Joubert stared at her stupidly for a moment, and Monsieur Matthieu and the Judge leaned forward, aware of the intent of the question.
As the man did not reply, it was the Juge d'Instruction who broke the silence impatiently.
"Yes, yes, Monsieur Joubert," he questioned sharply, "did you see him go in?"
"The truth—Monsieur Joubert," gasped Moira.
Joubert scratched his head and snuffled his feet awkwardly.
"No, Madame. I can't really say that I did."
"Did any of the others see him go in?"
Here Monsieur Simon broke in quietly. "Pardon, Madame! But that is a question the other witnesses must answer."
Moira glanced at him and then at Monsieur Matthieu.
"Perhaps you can inform me, Monsieur le Commissaire," she said. "Have any of the witnesses who testified to seeing this man come out of the door also testified to seeing him go in?"