human
Ah, Coquenil, he said, and with a kindly movement he took M. Paul's arm in his.
gpt
I want a word with you--over here, and he led the way to a wide window space.
human
I'm sorry about this business.
gpt
Sorry? exclaimed M. Paul.
human
So is Hauteville sorry, but--if you're sorry, why did you let the thing happen?
gpt
Not so loud, cautioned M. Simon.
human
My dear fellow, I assure you I couldn't help it, I had nothing to do with it.
gpt
Aren't you chief of the detective bureau?
human
Yes, answered the other in a low tone,
gpt
You mean from the _préfet de police?_
human
This is in strictest confidence, the order came through his office, but I don't believe the _préfet_ issued it personally. _It came from higher up!_
gpt
From higher up!
human
He said he had power, that left-handed devil, muttered the detective,