human
She is asleep, he whispered.
gpt
Will you not take my word for it that there is nothing to be found in the room which can have the least connection with Sassi's accident?
human
I advise you to go in and wake your wife, he whispered, still very politely.
gpt
She can wrap herself up and sit in a chair while I look in.
human
That is impossible. I cannot go in and wake her.
gpt
This is a very strange situation, he muttered.
human
A man who dares not go into his wife's room when she is asleep--I do not understand.
gpt
I cannot explain, answered Malipieri,
human
I have already told you, sir, that I must fulfil the formalities, whatever I may wish to believe. And it is my firm belief that Signor Sassi came by the injuries of which he may possibly die, somewhere in this apartment, yesterday afternoon. My reputation is at stake, and I am a government servant. To oblige you, I will wait an hour, but if the lady is not awake then, I shall go and knock at that door and call until she answers. It would be simpler if you would do it yourself. That is all, and you must take your choice.