human
Am I going to see Anna now?
gpt
Yes, I must ask you to do that as soon as possible. And, Mrs. Guthrie? Please remember that all we want to know now are two definite facts. The first of these is how long she has had these bombs in her possession, and how she procured them? She may possibly be willing to tell you how long she has had them, even if she still remains obstinately silent as to where she got them. The second question, and of course much the more important from our point of view, is whether she knows of any other similar stores in Witanbury or elsewhere? That, I need hardly tell you, is of very vital moment to us, and I appeal to you as an Englishwoman to help us in the matter.
human
I will do as you wish, said Mrs. Guthrie in a low voice.
gpt
But, Mr. Reynolds? Please forgive me for asking you one thing. What will be done to my poor old Anna? Will the fact that she is a German make it better for her--or worse? Of course I realise that she has been wicked--very, very wicked if what you say is true----
human
And most treacherous to you! interposed the young man quickly.
gpt
You don't seem to realise, Mrs. Guthrie, the danger in which she put you; and as she looked at him uncomprehendingly, he went on,
human
Putting everything else aside, she ran the most appalling danger of killing you--you and every member of your household. Of course I don't know what you mean to say to her---- he hesitated.
gpt
I understand that your relations with her have been much closer and more kindly than are often those between a servant and her employer, and as she nodded, he went on:
human
The Dean was afraid that it would give you a terrible shock--in fact, he himself seems extremely surprised and distressed; he had evidently quite a personal feeling of affection and respect for this old German woman, Anna Bauer!
gpt
And I am sure that if you had known her you would have had it too, Mr. Reynolds,
human
Ah! One thing more before I take you to her. Anything incriminating she may say to you will _not_ be brought as evidence against her. The point you have to remember is that it is vitally important to us to obtain information as to this local spy conspiracy or system, to which we believe we already hold certain clues.