human
Where is the lady, Brandon?
gpt
I can't find her, sir, confessed the policeman.
human
She is nowhere in the vicinity.
gpt
Then it seems you have been very careless in permitting her to slip away. Now there is no one to make a charge against the prisoner.
human
The witnesses--perhaps some of them will do so.
gpt
Did you witness this assault on the unknown lady, sir?
human
No, sus-sus-sir, he stammered;
gpt
That will do! came sternly from the man behind the desk.
human
Step aside.
gpt
Did you witness the assault on the lady, sir?
human
I was not present when it took place, but I----
gpt
That will do! Step aside.
human
Did you witness the assault on the lady, sir?
gpt
I arrived just after it was committed, but I can tell you----
human
Nothing! That will do! Step aside.
gpt
You are next. said the sergeant.
human
What did you see?
gpt
I saw quite enough to convince me that the assault had been committed before I reached the spot, but----
human
Another 'but.' 'But me no buts.' There seems to be no one present who witnessed the assault, and so no one can prefer a charge against Mr. Merriwell. Mr. Merriwell, you have now exactly thirty minutes in which to catch your train. Don't stop to say a word, but git up and git. You are at liberty.