He had been standing opposite to me onthe other
side of the trente - et - quarante table. When the twenty aregone, you will answer
them all for yourself. For that would be over soon andshe at rest. It seems to me,
Ann replied in a voice of doubt, that the clock islower now than it
was.
Yes, here are someshrewd questions which I had not
expected you to ask. Because of the footlights, Monsieur Bex answered, and Betty
turnedabout and stared at him.
I have a friend who is a matador in
Spain.
His jaw dropped; he stared at Hanaud inawe. Was
that the whisper which reached your earson the night when Madame died? The light
danced upon pendant and bracelet, buckleand ring, but Betty still
searched.
Yes, here are someshrewd questions which I had not
expected you to ask. She went straight to Ann and set her arm about her
waist.
In the courtyard outside there was noone within
view. But I can recommend a very good lawyer in Dijon, a friend ofmine.
He looked at Frobisher with friendliness. I cannot
now afford to lose my juniorcolleague. In the courtyard outside there was noone
within view. Hanaud, by pointing a finger, directed Jim to take his place amongst
thegroup at the window. She spoke with verygreat eagerness, and a note of
supplication that the matter should restthere.
My uncle took a great deal oftrouble and some years
to collect them.
And you locked the door, Monsieur, said Betty
stiffly. This, too, he said, and he took up Jim Frobishers memorandum. It was then
that the smile set her eyes dancing. It istoo easily accepted that she has nothing
to do with it.
Meanwhile Ann had made up her mind, I shall tell
you at once the littlethere is to tell!
For AnnUpcott quailed before the detectives glance.
The correction came quietly from Ann Upcott.
Forhe sat beside me and very prettily tried to make
me a present of athousand francs.