human
Leave them to me, said Jonah quietly.
gpt
Go and sit down on the lawn, all of you. I'll fix them.
human
That's the fellow, said Grey Hat, in a shaking voice,
gpt
I beg your pardon, said Jonah. Grey Hat turned and looked him up and down.
human
Were you wanting anything? I mean, I live here.
gpt
I don't know who you are, came the reply.
human
But that's my car, and those are the people who stole it.
gpt
One thing at a time. My name's Mansel.
human
I'm the Chief Constable of the County.
gpt
Good. Now, about the car. I was under the impression that it was mine.
human
Don't try and bluff me, sir, roared the other.
gpt
You know perfectly well that that car was stolen from the outskirts of Bloodstock only a few hours ago. You're a receiver, sir, a common---- He checked himself with an effort.
human
Inspector! The officer addressed came forward and saluted.
gpt
Caution the three of them.
human
Hadn't you better identify your property first? said Jonah.
gpt
I mean, I don't want to interfere, but if it's a question of our arrest----