“Yes; 219 Parker street.”

That evening Monsieur and Madame de Crozon withdrew the charge they had made against Herr Bleichen, and a joint letter was addressed to Herlock Sholmes.


[CHAPTER III.]
HERLOCK SHOLMES OPENS HOSTILITIES.

“What does monsieur wish?”

“Anything,” replied Arsène Lupin, like a man who never worries over the details of a meal; “anything you like, but no meat or alcohol.”

The waiter walked away, disdainfully.

“What! still a vegetarian?” I exclaimed.

“More so than ever,” replied Lupin.

“Through taste, faith, or habit?”