human
I had several changes, Mr. Kennedy, he replied.
gpt
Part of the time I was Jack Daring, my regular role, but I was also the emissary who looked like Daring. I went out each time because I make up the emissary to look hard. Werner wanted to fool the people a little bit, but he didn't want them to be positive the emissary was Daring, as would happen if both make-ups were the same.
human
Did you have any opportunity to talk to Miss Lamar?
gpt
None at all. Werner was pushing us to the limit.
human
Did she seem her usual self at the start of the scene?
gpt
No, she seemed a little out of sorts. But --Gordon hesitated--
human
You were engaged to her?
gpt
Yes.
human
Had you been having any trouble?
gpt
No--that is, nothing to amount to anything.
human
But you had a quarrel or a misunderstanding.
gpt
She was to obtain her final decree early next week. I wanted her to marry me then at once. She refused. When I reproached her for not considering my wishes she pretended to be cool and began an elaborate flirtation with Merle Shirley.
human
You say she only pretended to be cool?