human
What has happened to it? I asked in an awed tone.
gpt
Has it been stolen?
human
You bet your life it has! she replied, recovering herself.
gpt
People don't lock oil paintings up for the night with the silver spoons, you know. Gosh! What a shame! Such a pretty picture, too, and worth a young fortune. Won't Mark be wild though! Do you suppose it was gone when we came through in the dark?
human
Dear me, how should I know? I demanded.
gpt
Though, of course, they will ask us that.
human
Yes--sort of awkward, our not having made any light on the way out, she replied.
gpt
I suppose we ought to wake Sebastian up right away though, don't you?
human
Certainly! I responded.
gpt
Those men I saw last night the missing watchman--it's all too suspicious to be allowed to wait another moment.
human
I'll say it is! replied Peaches vigorously.
gpt
You wait here while I run up and pound on the door!
human
Oh, Peaches! Send a servant! I implored.
gpt
The burglars might be out there in the hall!