human
This is a very serious matter, he said slowly.
gpt
Unfortunately most of the Stella's crew have left Pont Aven.
human
My men were not thieves, Mr.----
gpt
I am not even hinting that they were, said Raymond.
human
I only mention the chief obstacle in the way, of a search for the missing gems--granted the almost incredible thing that any man on board the Stella stole them in the belief that he could win clear with his loot before Mrs. Carmac discovered her loss. Do you mean to send for the police? he continued, addressing Mrs. Carmac.
gpt
And--that reminds me--what of the money Mr. Carmac carried in one of his trunks? Is that gone also?