human
Is anyone waiting for this gentleman?
gpt
Yes, madam, two men are waiting,
human
That's all, nodded Coquenil;
gpt
I'll let you know when I want them. And when the valet had withdrawn:
human
They have come from the prefecture in regard to these letters.
gpt
You mean they are policemen? My house is full of policemen?
human
Be calm, my dear lady, there are only two in the house and two outside.
gpt
Oh, the shame of it, the scandal of it!
human
A murder isn't a pleasant thing at the best and--as I said, they have come for the letters.
gpt
You told them to come?
human
No, the judge told them to come. I hoped I might be able to spare you the annoyance of a search.
gpt
A search? she cried, and realizing her helplessness, she sank down on a sofa and began to cry.
human
It will disgrace me, it will break up my home, it will ruin my life!