He was handsome with snapping black eyes, a cruel mouth and a droll and humorous tongue.

He was grateful to Carnac for saving his daughter's life.

Coffee and cigarettes were produced, and they chatted and smoked while Carnac took in the surroundings.

Everything was plain, but spotlessly clean, and he learned that Larue made his living by doing odd jobs in an electric firm.

He was just home from his work.