human
Ah, here are Fell and Ansley! exclaimed Maillard, almost with relief.
gpt
I--ah--my friends, I don't suppose you've seen Bob recently?
human
Yes, he said in his peculiarly toneless manner.
gpt
Yes, we have. At least, I believe it was he----
human
I'm worried, said Maillard, anxiously, hurriedly. He made an expressive gesture of despair.
gpt
He's in costume, of course. I've been given to understand that--well, that he has been--well, drinking.
human
He has, said Jachin Fell, without any trace of compassion.
gpt
A number of the Krewe are occupying one of the rooms in the building, and they must have been visiting it frequently. I trust for your sake that the fact hasn't become generally known inside?
human
Yes, Jachin. I--I was asked to exert my influence over Bob. The request came to me from the floor. This--this is a disgraceful thing to admit, my friends----
gpt
Tut, tut, Joseph, he said, gently, a fund of sympathy in his voice.
human
Boys will be boys, you know; really, this is no great matter! Don't let it hit you so hard. I'll go with you to find the room, of course. Where is it, Jachin?
gpt
We'll all go, put in Ansley.
human
We'll have a little party of our own, gentlemen. Come on, I believe we'll be able to discover the place.