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Before Paul could express his surprise at the strange remark of Iris, she left him, with a warning glance. Still, astonished both at her speech and action, he was about to follow, when Inspector Drek made his appearance. He beckoned to Mexton in a peremptory manner.
"I am about to examine the servant in the drawing-room," he said hurriedly; "you can be present if you like."