human
You were going to tell this gentleman what the money was for.
gpt
Yes, yes, of course, said Deaves nervously.
human
You will of course appreciate the necessity of absolute secrecy, sir.
gpt
That is part of my business,
human
Somebody is trying to blackmail Mr. Deaves.
gpt
Good gracious! cried the horrified manager.
human
Mr. Simeon Deaves or Mr. George Deaves?
gpt
Either, said Evan dryly.
human
They don't care as long as they get the money.
gpt
Have you notified the police?
human
Not yet. We're going to take a try first at catching them ourselves. There is one of them outside, the thin youth in the grey suit.
gpt
What! So close! Perhaps he's armed!
human
He can't see us.
gpt
Can I be of any assistance?
human
Yes, said Evan.
gpt
I want to mark these bills in your presence. Deaves handed them over, and the manager supplied a blue pencil.
human
See! A tiny dot following the serial number in each case. In case they get the money, and get away in spite of me, will you please see that all the banks in town are supplied with the numbers of these bills, and are instructed to have anyone arrested who presents them to be changed?
gpt
I certainly will,