human
There is hardly any case, said Mr Elliot.
gpt
The boy owns that he was out the night of the assault, and the gamekeeper swears he was struggling with a boy, whom he thinks was rather bigger. But there are no marks of any struggle having taken place upon the lad. There may be reason for suspicion, but nothing more.
human
Exactly; and I do not ask for a committal, but only for a remand, to give the police an opportunity of collecting further evidence,
gpt
And I do not oppose the remand, said Dr Jolliffe.
human
I am perfectly convinced of the boy's complete innocence; but in his interest I should like the matter to be gone into further, now the accusation has once been made.
gpt
Very good; this day week, then. And I will take your bail for his appearance, Dr Jolliffe.