It was a misunderstanding, Mademoiselle, Hanaud
replied in a voice ofapology.
They had nothing to do but to wait now for the
analysts report.
But whatever advantagewas to be gained from the
positions he yielded to her. He had got to business watchfully, quietly. She had but
to sigh out a little prayer and claspher hands together, and it was
done.
I doubt if that would be so helpful as you
think.
That is all very well,if one does not faint,
Mademoiselle. He is prowling about by himself, she replied. Hanaudgrinned with a
mischievous anticipation. She tookher dinner in bed, as she often did. But I was
wondering whether he meant what he told us. This happened at the front door, or at
those big iron gates,Mademoiselle? Oh, I dont think Monsieur Hanauds alarming, said
Ann.
The nurse, Jeanne, had just discovered it. So the
Commissaire of Police actually sealed up yourprivate sitting - room. The next
morning my maid Francine came running into my room at sevenoclock. They were
calmlypitting him against Hanaud. For even a glance at the backs of themtells one
something. He lookedover the nurses statement again.
He looked whimsically at Betty in the window-
seat.
The hard look disappeared from Bettys face. I am
sure that he already knew theanswers to the questions he was asking
you.
And after the funeral, on your return to this
house, the notary openedand read the will? But for it, he would have credited her
with a self - commandalmost unnatural in her years. Now let us to business and get
the facts all clearand ordered!
And the smile reappeared upon her face andwas seen
to be what it was, pure wistfulness. I thank you, Mademoiselle, but I can still
touch my toes.
Here was a question which demanded an answer. So
you left your hotel in the Place Darcy, after all, eh, my friend?
Yes, Mademoiselle, I had not forgotten
it.
Jeanne left us the day of the funeraland went home.
It was Georges who told you the time at the actual moment of
yourarrival?
I have a right to be present, and her voice rose
into anearnest cry.
I understand Madame Harlowes heart had given her
trouble for sometime. I understand Madame Harlowes heart had given her trouble for
sometime.
Here was a question which demanded an
answer.
There should be a second volume, said Jim Frobisher
with a glance atthe bookshelf. The last few minutes had set his mind altogether at
rest. Betty, she began, and stood staring from one to another of Bettysvisitors.