"
"What did it contain?"
"Everything that the Varin brothers had put in it--a very pretty
collection of diamonds and pearls picked up here and there by the
said brothers."
"And did you take it?"
"Of course I did. Do you blame me?"
"I understand....it was the disappearance of that casket that
caused my brother to kill himself."
"Probably. The disappearance of your correspondence was not a
sufficient motive. But the disappearance of the casket....Is
that all you wish to ask me?"
"One thing more: your name?"
"You ask that with an idea of seeking revenge."
"Parbleu! The tables may be turned. Today, you are on top.
To-morrow---"
"It will be you."
"I hope so. Your name?"
"Arsene Lupin."
"Arsene Lupin!"
The man staggered, as though stunned by a heavy blow. Those two
words had deprived him of all hope.
Daspry laughed, and said:
"Ah! did you imagine that a Monsieur Durand or Dupont could manage
an affair like this? No, it required the skill and cunning of
Arsene Lupin. And now that you have my name, go and prepare your
revenge. Arsene Lupin will wait for you."
Then he pushed the bewildered Varin through the door.
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