human
The poor girl is quite worn out,
gpt
No wonder, replied the inspector.
human
Is Dutton on guard?
gpt
Yes. Mrs. Vand and the old woman and the girl are all safe.
human
I have sent along another man, said Inglis nodding,
gpt
Well,
human
Through that broken pane Luke Tunks saw everything which took place in this study on the night of the murder.
gpt
How do you know?
human
We have caught Luke, and he will be here in a moment or so to confess.
gpt
How did you catch him?
human
He ran out of the hut when we crossed the channel, and concealed himself in the corn. Then, remembering that the Manor-house was deserted he fetched a circle round the fields and came here. When we got into the house we found him nearly crazy with fear; he took us for ghosts.
gpt
Where is he now?
human
In the kitchen guarded by a couple of men. He refused to confess, and I gave him an hour to make up his mind. Meanwhile, we have searched the house and have found that everything valuable more or less is gone. Some things left behind have been packed in boxes. I suppose the Vands hoped to escape and then get their goods later. But they carried off what they could.
gpt
They intended to go to America, said Cyril,
human
I expect she had a hand in it herself.
gpt
She denies that.
human
She naturally would, said Inglis very drily.
gpt
However, I'll send for Luke Tunks and see if he is willing to confess,