In his intent observance of Gautran's manner the Advocate seemed to weigh every word that fell from the man's lips.
"At what time did you leave the girl on the last night you saw her alive?"
"At ten o'clock."
"She was alone at that hour?"
"Yes."
"Did you see her again after that?"
"No."
"Did you have reason to suspect that she was to meet any other man on that night?"
"If I had thought it, I should have stopped with her."
"For what purpose?"