human
Mr. Deaves, he said,
gpt
Primarily to run down the blackmailers, was the prompt reply.
human
Merely to go with my father is not worth all the money I'm paying you.
gpt
Very good. Then I'm supposed to follow the trail wherever it may lead?
human
Certainly.
gpt
Even in this house?
human
Of course. I told you particularly to watch the servants. Whom do you suspect?
gpt
I have no evidence yet. I merely wanted to know where I stood. Would I be justified in opening letters that looked suspicious to me?
human
Why, yes. The guilty person wouldn't tell you of his own accord.
gpt
Thanks; that's what I wanted to know.
human
Have you found out anything?
gpt
Not yet.
human
Mind, you are to find out everything you can, but you are not to take any action without consulting me.
gpt
I understand.