One moment they seemed to pierce the inmost recesses of your very soul, yet when you tried, through them, to find a clue to their owner's thoughts, you were utterly defeated, for they became misty and expressionless.
"What do I think of the affair, monsieur?"
"Yes."
"Well, so early in the case, it is difficult to pronounce a decided opinion," said Delamarre.
"That is very true, Monsieur Delamarre," said the consul.
"But as your excellency has sought my professional assistance in this case, I feel my reputation is at stake, and shall exert myself to the utmost."
"Monsieur Delamarre is one of the cleverest gentlemen we have in this line of business," said the governor.
The middle-aged gentleman bowed.
"You are kind enough to say so, sir."
"You have made a good selection, Monsieur le Consul. In the detective police Monsieur Delamarre has few equals."