human
And where do these two trains go?
gpt
One goes to New York.
human
And the other?
gpt
The other is the Boston express.
human
I remember them; what of it?
gpt
What do you remember about them?
human
I remember that one of the ladies--the smaller one--seemed to be sick; at any rate, she had to be helped into the waiting room, where they all three stayed till the train arrived.
gpt
Which of the two trains did they take?
human
That I don't know.
gpt
You don't know?
human
That's what I said. Do you suppose I keep tabs on everyone that comes into this place? Hardly.
gpt
The New York train and the Boston train were here at the same time?
human
Yes.
gpt
And they might have taken either?
human
They might.
gpt
It is of a good deal of importance to us, said Al,
human
I can't help that, was the reply.
gpt
I'm no clairvoyant or fortune-teller.
human
Isn't there some one about the station who could give us some information?
gpt
I don't think there is. The ticket-seller that they bought their tickets from might tell you something, but he's off now; there is another man in his place.
human
Here, Smith, called out the station agent,
gpt
Oh, yes; I remember that party.
human
And which of the two trains did they take?
gpt
The one goin' to Boston.
human
At last, exclaimed Mr. Wattles,
gpt
I shall follow them,
human
I wish I could go with you, but----
gpt
I know it would be impossible, Mr. Wattles; and probably I shall get along just as well alone.
human
Maybe; but I'd like to be with you to witness the discomfiture of that arch-villain. Well, come along and get your ticket for Boston.
gpt
No, said Al,
human
I shall get a ticket for New York.
gpt
Eh?
human
But that fellow said they went to Boston; you must have misunderstood him.
gpt
Oh, no, I didn't.
human
He certainly said Boston.
gpt
I know he did.
human
And yet you are going to get a ticket for New York?
gpt
I am.
human
I don't understand you.
gpt
I'll explain. You didn't see the wink he gave the station agent when he told us the Boston train yarn, did you?
human
No.
gpt
I did.
human
You think he was lying to us?
gpt
I am sure of it. Farley probably paid him to put us off the track.
human
Allston, you are a smart young fellow, but there is such a thing as being too smart. It may be that by going to New York you will lose them.
gpt
I don't think so, Mr. Wattles; I am sure I am right. At any rate, I will take the chances.
human
DR. FERGUSON.