human
You don't mean to say--you mean our chief clerk--you should be very cautious how you attempt to besmirch--do you actually mean him?
gpt
He is either used as a tool or is directly implicated, and with him out of town I propose to find out which. If implicated, I want to know just how far, but he must be sent on a half-hour notice--without even a chance to telephone.
human
Well----! he exploded, and began to polish his bare cranium with a big handkerchief.
gpt
I'll see--that must be arranged--it can't be done in a hurry----
human
Just as soon as you can without arousing suspicion will do, but I can't move, however, until that is done,
gpt
I'm so astonished I can't think now--give me a little time.
human
All right--and another thing, I wish you would have Miss Bascom transferred back here to me immediately.
gpt
That's easy--I will have that done at once--the girl is all right, but Burrell, he said, shaking his head sadly--
human
Burrell takes my breath,