human
The deceased has been murdered by some person or persons unknown.
gpt
Most unsatisfactory, said Blair grimly;
human
What can you do now? asked Alan.
gpt
Shall you give up the case?
human
That depends upon you, sir, or, rather, upon Miss Marlow.
gpt
In what way?
human
In the money way, Mr. Thorold. I'm a poor man, and must attend to my duties. All the same, if Miss Marlow will offer a reward, I will do my utmost to find out who stole her father's body and who murdered the doctor.
gpt
Why couple the two crimes?
human
Because, sir, in my opinion, Brown committed both. Give a reward, Mr. Thorold, and I'll do my best; otherwise, as I have other urgent matters on hand, I must drop the business. But I don't deny, continued the inspector, stroking his chin,
gpt
The reward shall be offered, said Alan.
human
Miss Marlow will be guided by me.