Lupin looked on in resignation. Held by two inspectors and surrounded by all the rest, he patiently watched the various operations. But, after twenty minutes, he sighed:
"Come along, Ganimard; you'll never be finished, at this rate."
"Are you in a great hurry?"
"Yes, I should think I was! I have an important engagement!"
"At the police-station?"
"No, in town."
"Tut, tut! At what time?"
"At two o'clock."
"It's past three."
"Exactly: I shall be late; and there's nothing I detest so much as being late."