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"Well, I say it with sincere regret, but I am inclined to believe the Poulains." "Father!" His son was looking at him with surprise and yes, indignation. "Yes, Gerald. I am, for the present, inclined not only to believe the Poulains' clear and consistent story, but to share Madame Poulain's view of the case " "And what is her view?" asked Daisy eagerly.
"It's the queerest story I've ever come across; and as for the Poulains, it's the first time I've ever known French people to say they would like to see the police brought into their private affairs! One would swear that all the parties concerned were telling the truth, but I thought that boy, those people's nephew, did know something more than he said."
When they were nearing the hotel, Nancy put her hand nervously on her companion's arm. "Mr. Burton," she whispered, "I'm horribly afraid of the Poulains! I keep thinking of such dreadful things." "Now look here, Mrs.
And he transmitted the request; adding kindly in English, "Of course I am coming with you as far as your husband's studio. I expect we shall find that Mr. Dampier went there last night. The Poulains have forgotten that he came with you: you see they are very tired and overworked just now " But Nancy shook her head. It was impossible that the Poulains should have forgotten Jack.
Dampier did arrive here last night, well then, he did if he didn't, he didn't!" "Yes, that's true," Gerald turned to his sister. "And though I've given a good deal of thought to it during the last few hours I can't form any theory yet as to why the Poulains are lying. I only feel quite sure that they are." "It's a curious thing," observed the Senator musingly, "that neither of you saw this Mr.
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