human
Do you happen to know a man named J. W. Carwein--an importer and wholesale dealer in fine linens?
gpt
Why, yes, I know the firm, replied Mr. Bancroft.
human
I don't know him personally. Why?
gpt
Well, we want to make an investigation--on the quiet, if possible, explained Louise.
human
We'd like to find out where and how he's getting hold of a certain kind of very fine lace-work. He's practically smashed Linda's father's business, and we're trying to discover how he did it.
gpt
From his reputation, I don't believe Carwein goes in for underhand dealing like that. If he is, he probably has had one put over on him. He sells only the most expensive things, and his firm has always had a good name. He'd probably tell you right out where he buys the goods.
human
But how could we see him? asked Linda.
gpt
Girls can't walk right into an office and demand to see the president!
human
It's been done, he said.
gpt
But I don't think it's necessary. I believe you can get the information you want from his secretary. It isn't likely he'd have anything to hide.