human
God knows I feel for you, Greg said earnestly.
gpt
But just the same you must try to forget your grief for the present. You must get a grip on yourself. There is justice to be done!
human
How did it happen?
gpt
He was murdered by de Socotra's orders.
human
Of course! But have you the proof? Can we bring it home to that damned cold villain?
gpt
With your help I think we can.
human
Ah, if that is so, cried Estuban,
gpt
The night he landed; in a cab on his way from the pier.
human
But if that is so, how is it he is registered here? The hotel clerk told me----
gpt
It is de Socotra who is registered here under his name.
human
What is that for?
gpt
I hoped you could explain,
human
Has the crime been reported to the police?
gpt
No. But we have recovered the body. There are certain difficulties in the way. I will explain as we go on. We are very anxious to learn what Señor Bareda's note-book contains that makes it of such overwhelming importance.
human
You have it? It is safe?
gpt
De Socotra has it. We are trying to recover it. But what is in it? You see we are still in the dark as to the motives for the crime.
human
Oh, I can tell you that. But who are you, an officer? a detective?
gpt
No.
human
Then how did you come to take an interest in this case?