"He is forty years old, very fastidious of his person, and he spends a lot of money."
"
Do you believe that he indulges in sorcery, that he celebrates the black mass?"
"It is quite possible."
"Pardon me for dunning you, for extorting information from you as if with forceps—suppose I were to ask you a really personal question—this faculty of incubacy ...?"
"Why, certainly I got it from him. I hope you are satisfied."
"Yes and no. Thanks for your kindness in telling me—I know I am abusing your good nature—but one more question. Do you know of any way whereby I may see Canon Docre in person?"
"He is at Nîmes."
"Pardon me. For the moment, he is in Paris."
"Ah, you know that! Well, if I knew of a way, I would not tell you, be sure. It would not be good for you to get to seeing too much of this priest."