human
I wonder if the men are in the 'ouse now? suggested the maid-servant suddenly, the word
gpt
Not likely, declared the constable.
human
They've gone long ago. I wonder who they were?
gpt
Perhaps they thought that only Mrs Parham and Jane were at home, remarked the cook's brother.
human
And then, when they found Lane, my sister and Emily they got frightened, and cleared out.
gpt
Most probably, was the policeman's reply.
human
They were disturbed by something; that's very evident. They intended to have the silver, because it's easy got rid of. Perhaps it's the gang what worked Norwood a couple of months ago. Two of 'em got five years at the Old Bailey last week.
gpt
They were a desperate pair, whoever they were, I said.
human
Men don't carry scarves like these and chloroform all ready if they don't mean to do some big piece of business. The affair, whatever it was, must have been well planned.
gpt
They had their pals outside this house, no doubt. Men like those don't work without spies watching the house to give alarm.