I merely presented the facts to Albert, saying, 'Here is the truth?
what do you think we ought to do?
Be the judge.'" "And he asked you for time ?" "Yes.

I had suggested his accompanying me to see Widow Lerouge, whose testimony might dispel all doubts; he did not seem to understand me.

But he was well acquainted with her, having visited her with the count, who supplied her, I have since learned, liberally with money." "Did not this generosity appear to you very singular ?" "No." "Can you explain why the viscount did not appear disposed to accompany you ?" "Certainly.

He had just said that he wished, before all, to have an explanation with his father, who was then absent, but who would return in a few days." The truth, as all the world knows, and delights in proclaiming, has an accent which no one can mistake.

M.Daburon had not the slightest doubt of his witness's good faith.