human
Yes?
gpt
I got C. I. D. Commander Gideon to follow up on that matter, Mr. Malone. As you know, it's after noon here--
human
And they're all out to lunch,
gpt
As a matter of fact, Teal went on,
human
Oh, certainly, Malone said.
gpt
But the hour; what does that have to do with anything?
human
I'm afraid I was thinking of our Inspector Ottermole, Teal said.
gpt
He was sent to locate Dr. Carnacki, President of the Psychical Research Society here. On being told that Dr. Carnacki was 'out to lunch,' Ottermole investigated every restaurant and eating-place within ten blocks of the offices. Dr. Carnacki was not present; he, like the rest of the Society here, appears to have left for places unknown.
human
Thorough work,
gpt
Ottermole's a good man, Teal said.
human
We've checked as quickly as possible, Mr. Malone. I would like to ask you a question in return.
gpt
Ask away,
human
Do you people think this may have anything to do with the present ... ah ... trouble? he said.
gpt
Things are quite upset here, as you know; so many members of Parliament have resigned or ... ah ... died that the realm is being run by a rather shakily assembled coalition government. There is even some talk of giving executive power to Her Majesty until a general election can be held.