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The Black Box

CHAPTER VIII
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"We have to remember this, though.

The brain that planned the two murders here, that stole and restored Mrs.Rheinholdt's jewels, that sends us those little billets-doux from time to time, is quite capable of finding a way out of a jerry-built garage." The Professor sniffed.

He turned once more to Lenora.
"Young lady," he said, "I will ask you this.

I do not wish to seem obstinate in my refusal to accept Craig's guilt as proved, but I would like to put this simple question to you.

Did Craig's demeanour during your conversation seem to you to indicate the master criminal?
Did he seem to you to be possessed of supreme courage, of marvellous intelligence ?" Lenora smiled very faintly.
"I am afraid," she replied, "that this time I'll have to satisfy the Professor.


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