Grimm remarked musingly, "that after his
mysterious disappearance the ambassador has either twice returned to his
house at night, or else sent some one there, first to bring the letters
to him for signature, and later to get his cigarettes?"
"_Certainement, Monsieur_--I mean, that seems to be true. But where is
he? Why should he not come back? What does it mean? Madame Boissegur is
frantic, prostrated! She wanted me to go to the police, but I did not
think it wise that it should become public, so I came here."
"Very well," commented Mr. Grimm. "Let it rest as it is. Meanwhile you
may reassure madame. Point out to her that if Monsieur Boissegur signed
the letters Tuesday night he was, at least, alive; and if he came or
sent for the cigarettes Wednesday night, he was still alive. I shall
call at the embassy this afternoon. No, it isn't advisable to go with
you now. Give me your latch-key, please."
Monsieur Rigolot produced the key and passed it over without a word.
"And one other thing," Mr. Grimm continued, "please collect all the
revolvers that may be in the house and take charge of them yourself.
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