human
Yes, said the chief.
gpt
That's the size of it, Fell. You're keepin' quiet about the name of the real Masquer; why?
human
Because, said Fell, calmly,
gpt
I happen to know that he was in the auditorium at the time of the murder.
human
When the master lies, he lies magnificently!
gpt
Well, and the chief gestured despairingly,
human
I guess that lets out the real Masquer, eh?
gpt
Exactly, assented Fell.
human
No use dragging his name into it. I'll keep at work on this, chief, and if anything turns up to clear young Maillard, I'll be very glad.
gpt
All right, grunted the chief, and rose.
human
I'll be on my way.