human
I was sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Torrington,
gpt
Waiting? No, no. We were early. My train arrived at Waterloo this morning one minute ahead of time. It has put me out all day. The old gentleman lowered himself by sections into an elbow chair.
human
Heard from Cranbourne?
gpt
Never expected you would, said Cassis shortly.
human
The whole scheme was waste of time. We don't live in Ruritania where doubles walk about arm in arm. Cranbourne has a bee in his bonnet.
gpt
A whole hive,
human
Perhaps, Mr. Torrington smiled,
gpt
Buzzing is of no value in the present circumstances.
human
Except so far as it helps our young friend here to buzz off,