human
Althea, called the strange voice,
gpt
Althea.
human
Yes? she said,
gpt
and then, with startling closeness and clearness--the telephone plays one such tricks--came the answer in a voice she knew well,
human
It is I--Joan Panfillen! Are you alone, Althea? Yes? Ah! that's good! I want you to do me a kindness, dear. I want you to come round here now--at once. Don't tell anyone you are coming to me. I have a reason for this. Can you hear what I say, Althea?
gpt
Yes, said the listener hesitatingly,
human
Come in by the park side, I mean through the garden--the gate is unlocked, and I will let you in by the window. Be careful as you walk across the flags, it's very slippery to-night. Can you come now, at once?
gpt
Yes, I'll come now, at once.