human
What shall we do, she asked piteously.
gpt
Shall we do what they say or--
human
Or notify the authorities?
gpt
Everything I can do, dear, everything I have is at your disposal and will be used to help find Tommy. But it is for you to say what we do about it.
human
John voices my sentiments, Mrs. Van Orden. All I can do, all I have is at your disposal toward finding your boy. The Canadian Police are a very efficient organization. But we take a certain risk in calling in the authorities on this quest. The same, of course, applies to publicity. Mr. Hale, I am sure, will respect that. I realize that it is hard to wait because whatever traces there are may be obscured by the passage of time. On the other hand, calling in the police, with its resultant publicity, may force the kidnappers to the very step we all fear. Therefore, I am afraid that the responsibility for decision must lie with you, my dear.