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to the omniscient Wethermill looked up drearily like one who has

lost heart

"Yes, you lect that clue," he said

Hanaud replied testily: "It is not a clue M Ricardo tells that he travelled from Geneva

into France and that his car was searched Well, we know already

that the officers are particular at the Custo from France into Switzerland is a very different

affair In Switzerland, hardly a glance, hardly a word" That was

true M Ricardo crestfallen recognized the truth But his spirits

rose again at once "But the car came back from Geneva into

France!" he cried

"Yes, but when the car came back, the man was alone in it," Hanaud

answered "I have s to attend to For instance

I ht our man at

Marseilles" He laid his hand on Wethermill's shoulder "And you,

et soth to very bravely

"Yes, I hope so"

Wethermill nodded

"I shall try," he said

"That's better," said Hanaud cheerfully "You will both stay here

this evening; for if I have news, I can then ring you up"