I sent them to Batignolles because, in my letters asking the owners of valuables to forward them to me, I always make Batignolles the place to which they are to be sent; therefore I knew that you would never look there.

They are all in cases; for, while you were making those valuable inquiries yesterday, my men were putting them into cases.

You'll not find the receipt in the name of either the Duke of Charmerace or my own.

It is in the name of a respected proprietor of Batignolles, a M.Pierre Servien.

But he has lately left that charming suburb, and I do not think he will return to it." Guerchard almost snatched the pocket-book out of his hand.