She was on the alert now, and guessed swiftly what way she must make her answers, plunging into falsehood greedily.
The settlement of one hundred thousand francs to which Mr. Frasne had consented upon her marriage was her own property in fact, but under the administration and control of her husband. It was not to continue in the event of an action for divorce against her. In any case, she had not the free use of it, she could not arrange, by herself alone, for withdrawing any of it. But what did these quibbles amount to?
Nevertheless, Maurice went on, implacable as a trial judge.
“Where was this money deposited?”
“In the Universal Bank, in funds that I negotiated myself with it. I’ve told you all this already. Let me be, Maurice.”
“Deposited in your name?”
“In my name.”
“Was it there you drew it out before we left Chambéry?”
“Yes, there.”
“You were able to withdraw it from the branch at Chambéry on your endorsement alone?”