human
The gum business is an old trick, said the manager.
gpt
It's a wonder it did not occur to you, he added, looking at the salesman.
human
When a thief comes into a store he sometimes carries a piece of adhesive gum like that, he explained to the policeman.
gpt
The first thing he does is to attach it to the bottom of the showcase, out of sight. Then he watches his chance, and if he is a sufficiently expert sleight-of-hand artist, he manages at some time during his inspection of the stones to convey a diamond to the gum and force it into it. When the diamond is afterward missed he cheerfully submits to a search, for the stolen stone is not on his person. Later he sends a confederate into the store to get the gum, under cover of an intention to make some kind of a purchase, other than diamonds, at that counter. In this case, it is quite clear to me that the lady was the man's confederate. I think I am fully justified in demanding that fellow's arrest at our risk. It is too bad that the woman got away, but I guess we'll be able to find her. You have her description, Dick,
human
Yes, sir. I'd recognize her on sight.
gpt
Now, officer, you may arrest that man and take him to the police station. We will go with you and make the charge,
human
All right, said the policeman.
gpt
Come on, my man, you'll have to go with me.