human
I ... I'm sorry, Bending said weakly.
gpt
I thought you were someone else. Some men were following me this afternoon, and--
human
That was us, Mr. Bending. Sorry.
gpt
May I verify this?
human
Certainly. Go right ahead.
gpt
What was it you wanted?
human
Would you mind coming with us--downtown? We'd like to have you see some people.
gpt
Am I under arrest?
human
No. The agent smiled a little.
gpt
I suppose, if we had to, we could get you for speeding and reckless driving; that was pretty fancy dodging you did. But we're not supposed to be traffic cops.
human
What's this all about?
gpt
I haven't the faintest notion, Mr. Bending. Honestly. We were told to stick with you until we got word to pick you up. We got that word just shortly after you ... hm-m-m ... after you left us. Fortunately, we found you at home. It might have been difficult ...
human
Can we go in my car? Bending asked.
gpt
I'd rather not leave it unguarded just now.
human
Certainly. I'll go with you, and Steve can follow. He paused.
gpt
But I'm afraid you'll have to take that revolver out of your pocket and put it away.
human
Sure, Bending said.
gpt
Sure.