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Greatly troubled and perplexed by Mademoiselle d'Arlange's revelations, M. Daburon was ascending the stairs that led to the offices of the investigating magistrates, when he saw old Tabaret coming towards him. The sight pleased him, and he at once called out: "M. Tabaret!"
But the old fellow, who showed signs of the most intense agitation, was scarcely disposed to stop, or to lose a single minute.