Dauvray's room, and he identified it as the portrait of the girl who had bought the cord." Complete silence followed upon Durette's words.

The whole party stood like men stupefied.

No one looked towards Wethermill; even Hanaud averted his eyes.
"Yes, that is very important," he said awkwardly.

He turned away and, followed by the others, went up the stairs to the bedroom of Helene Vauquier..