It was no good any woman declaring she was married to him if she could not produce the proof--and the proof was in his pocket and the woman was in New York.
"Come, Monsieur Roudin, tell us about the woman, and bring her to the polls.

There is yet time, if you're telling the truth.

Who is she?
Where does she live?
What's her name ?" "Mrs.Carnac Grier--that's her name," responded Roudin with a snarl, and the crowd laughed, for Carnac's boldness gave them a sense of security.
"What was her maiden name ?" "Larue," answered the other sharply.
"What was her Christian name, since you know so much, monsieur ?" He had no fear now, and his question was audacity, but he knew the game was with him, and he took the risks.

His courage had reward, for Roudin made no reply.

Carnac turned to the crowd.
"Here's a man tried to ruin my character by telling a story about a woman whose name he doesn't know.