“Bluff,” responded Harry, briefly; “American patois, dear Countess.”
“In what respect,” asked Lorry, beginning to understand.
“In all respects. I didn't have the slightest sign of proof against the festive Prince.”
“And you—you did all that 'on a bluff'?” gasped the other.
“Do I understand you to say that you have no evidence against Gabriel?” asked Halfont, dumbfounded.
“Not a particle.”
“But you said his confederate had confessed,” protested Dangloss.
“I didn't know that he had a confederate, and I wasn't sure that he was guilty of the crime,” boasted Anguish, complacently enjoying the stupefaction.
“Then why did you say so?” demanded Dangloss, excited beyond measure.
“Oh, I just guessed at it!”