human
The one that leads to Madam Cecile's?
gpt
Yes, but Cecile has only two floors. There are two more above hers.
human
You think he went higher up?
gpt
I'm sure he did, for I spoke to Cecile herself. She wouldn't dare lie to me, and she says she has seen no such man as Groener.
human
Then he's in one of the upper apartments now?
gpt
He must be.
human
I'm nervous, Papa Tignol, he said;
gpt
I ought not to have let him go in here, I ought to have nailed him when I had him. He's too dangerous a man to take chances with and--_mille tonneres_, the roof!
human
I don't think so. He might get through one scuttle, but he'd have a devil of a time getting in at another. He has no tools.
gpt
He's been in there fifteen minutes. I'll give him five minutes more. If he isn't out then, we'll search the whole block from roof to cellar. Papa Tignol, it will break my heart if this fellow gets away.
human
Suffering gods! muttered the detective,