human
Let me speak, please, he said, gently.
gpt
My dear Mr. Gramont, it has just occurred to me that there may be a compromise----
human
I'm not compromising,
gpt
Certainly not; I speak of our mutual friend here, and Fell indicated the chief with a bland gesture.
human
I believe that Judge Forester of this city is at present consulting with the governor at Baton Rouge on political matters. With them, also, is Senator Flaxman, who has come from Washington on the same errand. Now, it would be a very simple matter to end all this anxiety. Suppose that you call up the governor on long distance, from this telephone, and get his assurance that I am not to be arrested. Then you'll be convinced.