M. Seneschal was not so easily won over.

“That is specious pleading,” he said. “Unfortunately, we want something

more than a logic conclusion to meet a jury with an abundance of

witnesses on the other side.”

“We will find more on our side.”

“What do you propose to do?”

“I do not know. I have just told you my first impression. Now I must

study the case, and examine the witnesses, beginning with old Anthony.”

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