human
He came back last night, she continued,
gpt
cried Mrs. Marry joyfully,
human
Brown back again! said Alan.
gpt
Now we shall know the truth.
human
If he knows it, said Blair dryly--he was less excited than his companion--
gpt
But he must have something to do with it, man! Have you forgotten that it was he who stole the key of the vault from my desk?
human
No, said Blair pointedly,
gpt
Indeed! And where did Joe get the key? Not from Mr. Phelps, for he still has his key. Ha! cried Alan suddenly,
human
No, he did not. The key was not used at all. There was a third key in existence, of which neither you nor Mr. Phelps were aware. Marlow had had it made to provide against the contingency which arose. He had always resolved to feign death, should Lestrange track him. So he kept the third key, and Joe used it on that night.
gpt
Well, even granting that such is the case, why should Brown have stolen my key? And how could he have known that it was in my desk?
human
I think we discussed that point before, replied the inspector composedly,
gpt
To see Brown. I am determined to get the truth out of him.
human
Well, Mr. Thorold, he said,
gpt
I don't suppose it will do any harm for you to see the man. Meanwhile I will go on to Mrs. Warrender's.
human
But you ought to come with me and arrest him.
gpt
I do not think I have sufficient evidence to procure a warrant, Mr. Thorold. A charge of murder is serious, you see.
human
Pooh! pooh! I don't want him arrested for murder, but on the charge of breaking open my desk.
gpt
I could do that certainly. Well, you go and see him, Mr. Thorold, while I interview Mrs. Warrender. I'll call along at the cottage later. You needn't let Brown out of your sight until I come.
human
You'll arrest him?
gpt
If you wish it; I'll take the risk.
human
Very good, I'm off!