"I have shown you one proof."
"A chance resemblance counts for nothing. What about the certificate?"
He produced a pocketbook, and took out a piece of paper.
"This is a copy of the entry in the register of the Church of St. Thomas at Kingston, You will find it all correct, Marie."
"Marie! What do you mean?"
"That paper will inform you," said Lestrange coolly.
Sophy read the certificate. Truly, it seemed regular enough. It stated that on the 24th of June, 18--, was born at Kingston, in the island of Jamaica, Marie Annette Celestine Lestrange. The names of the parents were Achille Lestrange and Zelia, his wife. Sophy could not suppress a start. The 24th of June was her birthday; the date of the year was also correct. She was twenty-one years of age now. She turned to him.
"You are Achille Lestrange?"
"Your father--yes."
"I don't admit that, monsieur."