human
Yes, I do. What may you want with him?
gpt
I want to see him on some important business, was my vague reply.
human
Is he at home?
gpt
No, he ain't, was the woman's response.
human
Mr Denton lodges with me, but 'e's up in London just now, and 'e's been there this four months.
gpt
In London!
human
Yes, but I don't know his address. When he goes away 'e never leaves it. He's lodged with me this two years, but I don't think 'e's been here more than six months altogether the whole time.
gpt
Then you have a lot of letters for him, I suppose?
human
Yes, quite a lot,
gpt
It was about a letter that I wanted to see Mr Denton--about a registered letter. I've come from London on purpose.
human
From London!
gpt
Yes. I wonder whether you'd mind me looking at the letters, if it is among them I'd know he had not received it. The fact is, I added in confidence,
human
Then you're on his side?
gpt
Of course I am. I came down to explain matters to him. If I can ascertain that he didn't get the letter then that's all I want. I'm a stranger, I know, I added,