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As Larose had seen, the chauffeur entered the house by the side door. The door was closed when he reached it, but he did not knock, for it was opened the moment after he arrived. It was opened silently, and it was closed behind him, too, without a sound.
"Tiptoe," whispered Dr. Van Steyne warningly -- for it was he who opened the door. "The maids are not asleep yet. I heard them talking just now."