human
Spies?
gpt
They wouldn't call themselves that, said Lord Wisbeach.
human
Secret Service agents. Every country has its men whose only duty it is to handle this sort of work.
gpt
They would try to steal Willie's--?
human
They would not look on it as stealing. Their motives would be patriotic. I tell you, Mrs. Pett, I have heard stories from friends of mine in the English Secret Service which would amaze you. Perfectly straight men in private life, but absolutely unscrupulous when at work. They stick at nothing--nothing. If I were you, I should suspect every one, especially every stranger. He smiled engagingly.
gpt
You are thinking that that is odd advice from one who is practically a stranger like myself. Never mind. Suspect me, too, if you like. Be on the safe side.
human
I would not dream of doing such a thing, Lord Wisbeach, said Mrs. Pett horrified.
gpt
I trust you implicitly. Even supposing such a thing were possible, would you have warned me like this, if you had been--?
human
That's true, said Lord Wisbeach.
gpt
I never thought of that. Well, let me say, suspect everybody but me. He stopped abruptly.
human
Mrs. Pett, he whispered,
gpt
The words were almost inaudible.
human
Who is that man behind you? He has been listening to us. Turn slowly.