human
We believe that he has them secreted here in New Orleans. The plan is that by your protestation of interest, affection or whatnot, you will induce him to place them in your hands for safekeeping. We are certain he has been furnished these things with help from Kansas City. Do you think you can do it?
gpt
What will happen if I fail?
human
If you fail and can show a clean slate, nothing unpleasant will happen,
gpt
I don't care how much time you take, or how much expense, but it must be a continuous performance--nothing more than an intermission will be allowable. This telephone will be permanently connected with mine in the next room. If he wants you to drink, do so, and nothing containing alcohol will come to you, and though he is copper-lined, we will contrive to put him at a disadvantage and you can easily use the 'phone to ask for instructions when you are not sure. Then contemplating her critically for a moment, I added--
human
You said you were willing to do _anything_.
gpt
I know I did--and I will--and I begin to feel safe--you will protect me, won't you?
human
Every precaution has been made for that--you will not be disturbed; the waiter who serves you is one of our men--but you must act, you must succeed. Becker is probably in his office now; call him up,