human
See here, I want no more fooling, Nat, he said, sharply.
gpt
My watch and chain, my scarfpin, and thirty-three dollars in bills were taken from me, either by you or your companion. I want them back, and now!
human
Dave, you--er--you don't mean that you--you were--robbed?
gpt
I certainly was, if you want to call it by such an ugly name.
human
But I didn't touch the things, you know I didn't!
gpt
Then your companion did.
human
No, he didn't, he came away with me, you know that. All we did was to tie you fast and throw that pillow over your face. Then we came away and locked the door. It was only a bit of fun, to pay you back for putting me on the freight car.
gpt
One of you came back and took the things. I couldn't see who it was, for the pillow was still over my head.
human
I didn't come back--I give you my word of honor. Shocker must have done it! Oh, the rascal!
gpt
Who was that man?
human
A fellow I met in Crumville a few days ago. He appeared to be straight enough.