human
I can't--I can't! she said brokenly.
gpt
It's asking too much to go in and see him now--not until he has been placed as he ought to be, poor dear old Daddy! But Ross is in there with him, Mr. Deland. So if you just knock, and then enter, and tell him who you are, that will be all right.... Those men are coming in, I know. I can hear them at the door now. Oh, please, please don't let me see them-- I don't feel as if I could!
human
And you shan't--have no fear of that, he replied.
gpt
So be off with you as quick as you can, and lie down for half an hour, at any rate. And if I have need of you I'll send someone along with a message.... Ah! they're coming.... Good evening, Sergeant. You've been exceedingly prompt in coming along, I must say. And brought four men with you, too? That's good. We shall want 'em in this place. There's been a murder here--old Sir Andrew Duggan has been done to death in a mysterious manner--shot and stabbed at the same time. I've not yet looked at the body, but shall do so presently. Mr. Narkom will be down in the morning.
human
Mr. Narkom? The Chief Superintendent, eh? Then--then may I ask who _you_ are, sir?