"I want a word with you, Duke." He led the way out of the drawing-room door and the Duke followed him.
He shut the door and said in a whisper: "In a case like this, I suspect everybody." "Everybody suspects everybody, apparently," said the Duke.

"Are you sure you don't suspect me ?" "Now, now, this is no time for joking," said the millionaire impatiently.

"What do you think about Guerchard ?" "About Guerchard ?" said the Duke.

"What do you mean ?" "Do you think I can put full confidence in Guerchard ?" said M.
Gournay-Martin.
"Oh, I think so," said the Duke.

"Besides, I shall be here to look after Guerchard.