human
Doubleday, said I, in a whisper,
gpt
I am accused of stealing a cheque; can you help me out?
human
Guilty, or not guilty?
gpt
It is a lie from beginning to end, invented by Hawkesbury to shield himself from a similar charge.
human
Oh, that's it? He's been coming out in that line has he?
gpt
Jolly awkward fix, said he.
human
Seen the cheque?
gpt
No; Mr Barnacle is down at the bank now.
human
Doubleday, said Crow, entering at this moment,
gpt
They are going to send you for a policeman, I said.
human
If anything happens, Doubleday, will you please telegraph to Smith, at Mrs Shield's, Packworth, and tell him to come to me, and also find out Billy, the shoeblack, and say I want to see him.