Make a noise. The police and the railway
employees will come. Tell what you have seen: the assault made on
me and the flight of Arsene Lupin. Give a description of him--soft
hat, umbrella--yours--gray overcoat...."
"Yours," said she.
"What! mine? Not at all. It was his. I didn't have any."
"It seems to me he didn't have one when he came in."
"Yes, yes....unless the coat was one that some one had forgotten
and left in the rack. At all events, he had it when he went away,
and that is the essential point. A gray overcoat--remember!....Ah!
I forgot. You must tell your name, first thing you do. Your
husband's official position will stimulate the zeal of the
police."
We arrived at the station. I gave her some further instructions in
a rather imperious tone:
"Tell them my name--Guillaume Berlat. If necessary, say that you
know me. That will save time. We must expedite the preliminary
investigation. The important thing is the pursuit of Arsene Lupin.
Your jewels, remember! Let there be no mistake. Guillaume Berlat,
a friend of your husband."
"I understand....Guillaume Berlat."
She was already calling and gesticulating. As soon as the train
stopped, several men entered the compartment.
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