human
Mr. Nugent?
gpt
You've hit it,
human
Ah! Well, sir, my name's Legree. I suppose you're looking for Motor Matt?
gpt
Another bull's-eye for you. I came here on a telegram from Motor Matt saying that there had been important developments concerning my automobile that was stolen from me near Ash Fork. Where's Motor Matt?
human
He is unavoidably absent just now, answered Legree,
gpt
You're pretty fresh, seems to me! said he.
human
What business had you doing a thing like that?
gpt
Because I wanted you here. Your car was in town yesterday. One of the thieves brought it in for a supply of gasoline and oil. Motor Matt and I tried to capture the thief, but he got away from us and took the car with him.
human
Who are you, if you haven't any objection to answerin' a straight question?
gpt
Step into the waiting-room with me for a few moments, replied Legree,