human
Oh, they had reasons, all right, Burris said.
gpt
It took a little coaxing, but I managed to pry some loose. You see, every one of them found inefficiency in his own department. And every one knows that other men are investigating inefficiency.
human
Oh,
gpt
That's right, Burris said.
human
Every one of them came to me to get me to prove that the goof-ups in his particular department weren't his fault. That covers them in case one of the others happens to light into the department.
gpt
Well, it must be _somebody's_ fault,
human
It isn't theirs, Burris said wearily.
gpt
I ought to know. They told me. At great length, Malone.
human
How many so far?
gpt
Six, Burris said.
human
Four representatives, and two senators.
gpt
Only two?
human
Well, Burris said,
gpt
He is?