human
Very good indeed. Clever work, in the time, said von Gratzen.
gpt
Of course he understands that the finished facsimile must be in gold and will take to pieces in the same way as the original.
human
Oh, yes. He has a number of small moulds of the individual parts. Would you like to see them, sir?
gpt
Not necessary at all. He knows his job. That'll do, von Welten. Leave the real thing with me; and he picked it up and examined it with a gloating and almost satanic smile, as von Welten left the room.
human
At last!
gpt
You see how I trust you, my boy. I know you won't fail me, too. And now you had better go. Just a last word. As soon as you've returned that to him disappear for a time. Leave Berlin and go, oh anywhere; the farther the better for the time; and don't on any account come to me again until I send for you.
human
But can I go away without a permit?
gpt
Perhaps it would be better; but you haven't any too much time to spare--if you're going to catch von Erstein, he added as an afterthought. He rang his bell and wrote furiously.
human
Get that stamped officially at once. As quick as you can, he told von Welten, who hurried away.
gpt
He'll give it you as you go out, he said to me, rising and gripping my hand.
human
And now, good-bye, my boy--for a time at any rate. You're a good lad, and whatever happens, if you do what I've asked, I'll always stand by you.
gpt
You're in luck to have got on the right side of the chief in this way,
human
You haven't any too much time to spare,