Bonavent came in, and Guerchard said: "When the prison van comes, put this woman in it; and send her down to the station." "But what have I done ?" cried Victoire.

"I'm innocent! I declare I'm innocent.

I've done nothing at all.

It's not a crime to carry a piece of chalk in one's pocket." "Now, that's a matter for the examining magistrate.

You can explain it to him," said Guerchard.