So you see, there was no
question of treachery on Lenormand's part. He trusts me--as you do not.
Indeed, I even offered my help for Dundas, if I could give it
consistently with my position. Naturally, he told me nothing which could
be used against Dundas, so far as he knew, even if I wished to go
against him--which my coming here ought to prove to you that I do not."
"I read the proof rather differently," I said. "But go on. I'm sure you
are anxious to tell me certain things. Please come to the point."
"In a few words, then, the point is this: One of the most important
questions put by the Juge d'Instruction, after hearing from Mr. Dundas
the explanation of a document found on him by the police--ah, that wakes
you up, Mademoiselle! You are surprised that a document was found on the
prisoner?"
I was half fainting with fear lest Ivor had regained the treaty, only to
lose it again in this dreadful way; but I controlled myself.
"I rather hope it was not a letter from me," I said. "You know so much,
that you probably know I admitted to the police at the Elysee Palace a
strong friendship for Mr. Dundas. We knew each other well in London.
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