human
You should see your face.
gpt
Done with mirrors, Isobel said.
human
Or, at least, with pillows.
gpt
Where are the others? They should be here by now.
human
We figured that the fewer of us seen on the streets, the better. So they're waiting for you. Since I was the most easily disguised, the least suspicious looking, I was elected to come get you.
gpt
Waiting where?
human
Those pals of yours have quite a bit on the ball on their own. They decided that there was a fairly good chance that Sven Zetterberg wasn't exactly going to fall into your arms, so they took preliminary measures. Kenny Ballalou rented a small house, here in the native quarter. We've all rendezvoused there. See, you aren't the only one on the ball.
gpt
What was the idea of sitting here for the past five minutes without even speaking? You must have recognized me, knowing what to look for.
human
I ... I wasn't sure, Homer, but I had the darnedest feeling I was being followed.
gpt
Woman's intuition, he snapped,
human
I'm not a ninny, Homer.
gpt
Don't misunderstand, Isobel. I know that.
human
Even intuition doesn't come out of a clear sky. Something sparks it. Subconscious psi, possibly, but a spark.
gpt
However?
human
I took all precautions. I can't seem to put my finger on anything.
gpt
O.K., he said decisively.
human
Let's go then.
gpt
Heavens to Betsy, she said,
human
What?
gpt
Help a woman in public. You'll look suspicious.