"
"Really, monsieur," said the Englishman, haughtily, "when I
encounter an adversary like Arsene Lupin, I do not take advantage
of chance opportunities, I create them."
But time pressed, and since Lupin had been so kind as to send the
automobile, they resolved to profit by it. They seated themselves
in the comfortable limousine; Edouard took his place at the wheel,
and away they went toward the railway station. Suddenly, Devanne's
eyes fell upon a small package in one of the pockets of the
carriage.
"Ah! what is that? A package! Whose is it? Why, it is for you."
"For me?"
"Yes, it is addressed: Sherlock Holmes, from Arsene Lupin."
The Englishman took the package, opened it, and found that it
contained a watch.
"Ah!" he exclaimed, with an angry gesture.
"A watch," said Devanne. "How did it come there?"
The detective did not reply.
"Oh! it is your watch! Arsene Lupin returns your watch! But, in
order to return it, he must have taken it. Ah! I see! He took
your watch! That is a good one! Sherlock Holmes' watch stolen by
Arsene Lupin! Mon Dieu! that is funny! Really....you must excuse
me....I can't help it."
He roared with laughter, unable to control himself.
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