human
Anything missing, sir?
gpt
Yes!
human
Can I make a note of the nature of the loss, sir?
gpt
A political paper of some personal consequence, Tallente replied.
human
Its absence disquiets me. It also confirms my belief that Palliser is lying doggo for a time.
gpt
A hint as to the contents of the missing paper would be very acceptable, sir,
human
For the present, he decided,
gpt
I can only repeat what I said a few moments ago--I have given you just as much information as I feel inclined to.
human
My report will not be wholly satisfactory to Scotland Yard, sir,
gpt
My experience of the estimable body is that they take a lot of satisfying, Tallente replied.
human
Will you take anything before you go, Inspector?
gpt
Nothing whatever, thank you, sir. At the risk of annoying you, I am bound to ask this question. Will you tell me whether anything in the nature of blows passed between you and the Honourable Anthony Palliser, previous to his leaving your house?
human
I will not even satisfy your curiosity to that extent,
gpt
It will be my duty, sir, the inspector said ponderously,
human
Scotland Yard can do that for themselves, Tallente observed.
gpt
My wife and the greater part of the domestic staff left here for London a week ago.
human
I am sorry that you have not felt inclined to treat me with more confidence in this matter, Mr. Tallente,