human
Was Smith a steady fellow? he asked.
gpt
Did he seem in want of money?
human
Oh, he wanted money, of course. Most of my friends do, said Clive with a laugh.
gpt
But he was steady enough. The last man in the world I should have expected to serve me so. This is the street.
human
Well, keep well out of sight, directed Jack.
gpt
We'll see if I can't make an impression on the landlady.
human
To have gone off quite unexpected without by your leave or with your leave, and not a word of notice, nor to have heard nothing from that day to this, and the rent owing, and--
gpt
It seems strange to me that he did not take his things,
human
Things! There was little enough he had. He took his carpet bag, and in that there was everything he had of value, that you may be sure of, and me such a loser and quite unsuspecting; and as for the bits he left behind, well, sir, if you wish for an inventory, there's a bootjack and a clothes-brush, and--
gpt
Never mind the things, said Ibbetson pleasantly.
human
I quite understand, as you say, that they're not likely to be worth much. It's Mr Smith himself that I'm anxious to find. Don't you think he mentioned where he was going, and that it may have slipped your memory?
gpt
Oh, my memory is good enough I'm not of that age to be growing forgetful,
human
That's exactly what I should have thought, only I couldn't make it out; for I am sure when I go away for a day or two I always tell my landlady, and Mr Smith would probably have valued you sufficiently to do the same, so that I should have expected him to say something.
gpt
Well, sir, he _did_ mention a name.
human
I was certain he would. But I dare say you naturally thought, when he didn't make his appearance the next day or afterwards, that it was only intended to put you on a wrong scent?
gpt
Well, I don't deny it. And you see, sir, they came bothering me so with questions, one young gentleman in particular, I'm sure fit to tear the place down; and there's so many unpleasant things as happens on the papers, and my sister Mrs Walker, says she, `Mary Jane, don't you go mixing yourself up with you don't know what,' and another gentleman as come, he as good as said the same.
human
Yes, I can quite understand, said Ibbetson quietly. But he was really a good deal startled.
gpt
This other gentleman, I think I know him, tall, with a reddish face, and a soft voice?
human
Yes, sir,
gpt
Then you mentioned the name to him?
human
Well, I did. And he advised me, very serious like, not to let it out, particularly not to the young gentleman. There were unpleasantnesses about, and I might get into a good deal of trouble--that's what he said, in his very words.
gpt
There's no chance of that any longer, I give you my word, he said.
human
I'm afraid the name of the place won't go far towards finding him, but I should like to have it.
gpt
You're sure I shan't get into trouble?
human
Certain.
gpt
You don't look like one to deceive. Well, it was Worthing, as he spoke of.
human
Any street?
gpt
No, only somewhere near a church. But that gentleman couldn't find him there.
human
Thank you. That doesn't at all signify. I'm very much obliged to you, and I hope, after taking up your time, you'll allow me to offer you this very small remuneration.