human
Well, if you want so much to know--find out for yourself, he broke out in a sulky tone.
gpt
For I'm not going to tell you--that's flat! I've had nothing whatsoever to do with the beastly affair, and you know it. And if you don't know it, it won't take you long to find out. But what I was doing here last night is my private affair, and nothing to do with anybody.
human
Oho! said Cleek in two different tones, arching an eyebrow in Mr. Narkom's direction.
gpt
Still more emphatic, I must say! And 'absolutely refuse,' too! The Law takes no refusals, Captain Macdonald, and if you don't know that fact, you'd better learn it now. And if you and Mr. Ross Duggan happen to be friends----
human
We are friends--the best of 'em, eh, old chap?
gpt
Very well, then. All I can say is that you are harming Mr. Duggan's case with your ridiculous silence, and if you're not pretty careful, might end in driving him into the prisoner's dock.