He held out hopes of spotting them to-night, so don't be desperate, my poor girl.

The detective chap seemed really to think he'd not have much difficulty in tracking down our man; and even if he's parted with the treaty, we can find out what he's done with it, no doubt.

Girard says--" "Girard!" I caught Ivor up.

"Is your detective's name Anatole Girard, and does he live in Rue du Capucin Blanc ?" "Yes.

Do you know him ?" "I know too much of him," I answered bitterly.
"Isn't he clever, after all ?" "Far too clever.