human
Answer my question, please. Will you swear there was no telephone call to your knowledge?
gpt
No, I cannot.
human
In fact there was a telephone call?
gpt
Yes.
human
It was during that telephone call that the engagement was made?
gpt
I cannot say--I do not know.
human
How long did you stay after that telephone?
gpt
I left at once.
human
You put on your hat?
gpt
Yes.
human
And your veil?
gpt
Yes.
human
And a coat?
gpt
Yes.
human
Had your car been left standing at the door?
gpt
No.
human
You had to wait while it was sent for?
gpt
Yes.
human
In other words, Miss Thorne, you must have waited not less than five minutes after the telephone call came?
gpt
Probably not.
human
Answer yes or no, please.
gpt
No.
human
Then if that telephone came at thirteen minutes before three you must have left not earlier than eight minutes to three, and the accident took place at 3:12, you ran the distance--it is actually thirteen miles and a half--in twenty minutes; that is, at the rate of forty miles an hour.