human
Then this banquet-room door was open?
gpt
Yes, sir, it was open about a foot--some of the guests wanted air.
human
How did you stand as you listened to the speaker? Show me.
gpt
Like this,
human
So you would not have seen anyone who might have come out of Number Six at that time or gone into Number Six?
gpt
I suppose not.
human
And if the door of Number Six had opened while your back was turned, would you have heard it?
gpt
No, sir; there was a lot of applauding--like that,
human
See that they make less noise. And be careful no one leaves the banquet room _on any excuse_. I'll be there presently. Then to the waiter:
gpt
Did you hear any sound from Number Six? Anything like a shot?
human
No, sir.
gpt
Hm! It must have been the thunder. Now tell me this, could anyone have passed you in the corridor while you stood at the banquet-room door without your knowing it?
human
The corridor is narrow, sir, and I --he looked down complacently at his ample form--
gpt
I pretty well fill it up, don't I, sir?
human
You certainly do. Give me a sheet of paper.