It is not rash to guess, then, that it was some piece of the plunder of which the other two would have claimed their share--and a piece of plunder belonging to Mlle.

Celie.
Well, she has nothing but the diamond eardrops.

Suppose Vauquier is left alone to guard Mlle.

Celie while the other two ransack Mme.
Dauvray's room.

She sees her chance.