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Instantly he thrust them all under his great coat and fixed his

eyes intently upon her. Far as he was from being capable of

rational reflection at that moment, he felt that no one would

behave like that with a person who was going to be arrested.

"But... the police?"

"You'd better have some tea! Yes? I'll bring it, there's some

left."

"No... I'm going; I'll go at once," he muttered, getting on to

his feet.

"Why, you'll never get downstairs!"

"Yes, I'll go."

"As you please."

She followed the porter out.

At once he rushed to the light to examine the sock and the rags.