But Hanaud turned towards him, and, though Hanaud's face retained its benevolent expression, there was a glitter in his eyes which sent the blood into Ricardo's face.
"Did you speak again, M.Ricardo ?" the detective asked.

"No?
I thought it was not possible." He turned back to Helene Vauquier.

"So Mlle.
Celie practised seances.

That is very strange.

We will hear about them.
Who knows what thread may lead us to the truth ?" Helene Vauquier shook her head.
"Monsieur, it is not right that you should seek the truth from me.