human
Where did you see it last?
gpt
I'm hanged if I know, but of course it was with the other things. I put it in the hall last night, and Falcon knows I always take it wherever I go.
human
I'll swear nothing was left on the platform,
gpt
Nor in the car, said Jonah.
human
I looked there myself.
gpt
I've not the slightest doubt it's been pinched, said I.
human
It's just the sort of thing that'd take a thief's fancy. By Jove! I cried suddenly.
gpt
What about the swab in the light coat? I'll bet any money he took it.
human
What swab?
gpt
Oh, a complete mobsman. Came and jawed about Nobby and then gassed him with his cigar till he did a bunk. That put me out of the way. With the girls trying to get a carriage, the rest was easy. Gad I Why doesn't one think of these things? It's locked, and there's nothing terribly valuable in it, but I do hate being stung.
human
First stop Flail, said Jonah, looking at his watch.
gpt
You've got the best part of two hours to think it over. I should write out a synopsis of the crime in duplicate, with a description of the missing property----
human
And a plan of the station, I suppose, showing the all-red route I took to the crate of turkeys, with a signed photograph of Nobby. I've only got to attach my birth certificate, and there you are.
gpt
Gentleman seems annoyed,
human
He'll be fed to the teeth when he gets it open, I said.
gpt
I admit the cigars are not what he's accustomed to, but I'd like to meet the fence that'll take a nainsook pinafore and a couple of bibs.