human
It is true, Inspector Pickering, that I am acquainted with Miss Sybil Burnet, but I have reason for being confident of her innocence.
gpt
As you are confident of the innocence of your friend Domville--eh?
human
Well, I said, desperately,
gpt
I am going now, at once, to see her. And if you leave the matter in my hands and promise that I shall not be followed, I, on my part, will promise that later she shall reply to any questions you may put to her.
human
You take a great responsibility upon yourself, Mr Hughes, he remarked.
gpt
Why are you so anxious that this woman's whereabouts should not be known?
human
To avoid a scandal, I said.
gpt
She is a gentlewoman.
human
Well, Mr Hughes, he said with great reluctance,