human
I had a visitor I wanted you to see, he explained with a nervous smile.
gpt
At least I thought I had. He must have gone out that way,
human
Call him back. I only came to borrow a German dictionary, if you have one. Can't stay. Call him back.
gpt
No use. He's beat it. Nowhere in sight.
human
He must be active. Has he left something?
gpt
Yes, that's his. Cavenaugh reached for his tongs, picked up the glove, and tossed it into the grate, where it quickly shriveled on the coals. Eastman felt that he had happened in upon something disagreeable, possibly something shady, and he wanted to get away at once. Cavenaugh stood staring at the fire and seemed stupid and dazed; so he repeated his request rather sternly,
human
I think I've seen a German dictionary down there among your books. May I have it?
gpt
A German dictionary? Oh, possibly! Those were my father's. I scarcely know what there is.
human
Thanks. I'll send it back to-morrow,
gpt
Wait a moment. I wanted you to see him. You did see his glove,
human
I saw a glove. That's not evidence. Do your friends often use that means of exit? Somewhat inconvenient.
gpt
Wouldn't you think so? For an old man, a very rickety old party? The ladders are steep, you know, and rusty. He approached the window again and put it up softly. In a moment he drew his head back with a jerk. He caught Eastman's arm and shoved him toward the window.
human
Hurry, please. Look! Down there.