“I find that the part which interests me most is in that sentence already quoted, used by her in her rejection of the suit of the Duc de Luvois. I believe, chief, that I can establish the identity of the woman, through an agent of mine who is now in London. I think that I can do so, but I am not certain as yet.”
“Then you will accomplish more than all my force has been able to do, Carter.”
“Through an accident, believe me; not through lack of zeal, or because of deficient ability on the part of your men.”
“That’s as it may be. Are you willing to tell me who you think she is?”
“Unless you insist, I would rather keep that to myself until I am certain.”
“Very well. I cannot blame you for that. Does the woman know that you are on her track? Does she suspect that you are searching out her record?”
“She suspects; I do not think she knows.”
“You are positive that she suspects?”
“No; I am not positive; but I suppose she does suspect. I am morally certain of it.”