human
I--I didn't come to talk to you about pictures,
gpt
It's such a delicate matter--I'm sure I don't know what you will think--I scarcely know how to tell you----
human
Mr. Deaves, I beg you will be plain with me.
gpt
You tell him.
human
Better show him the letter,
gpt
The letter? said Deaves in a panic,
human
We came to tell him, said Evan.
gpt
We've either got to tell him or go.
human
Mr. Hassell, I hope I can rely on your discretion. You will receive what I am about to tell you in absolute confidence?
gpt
My dear sir, returned the painter a little testily,
human
This is blackmail! he cried.
gpt
And in my name!
human
That's why we came to you,
gpt
You surely don't suspect----
human
Certainly not, said Evan quickly--there was no knowing what break Deaves might have made.
gpt
But you can help us.
human
Of course! This letter names eleven o'clock as the hour. Hassell glanced at his watch.
gpt
It's nearly twelve now. Why didn't you come to me earlier--or phone?
human
Well, I didn't know--it didn't occur to me,
gpt
Mr. Deaves was not acquainted with your name and your work until I told him.
human
Has the money been sent to the club?
gpt
I'll taxi down there at once. I rarely use the Barbizon club nowadays. Haven't been there in a month.
human
Shall we go with you?
gpt
No. They may have spies posted who would see you even if you remained in the cab. If you'll be good enough to wait here, I'll be back inside half an hour.