Oscar the Detective Part 11
You’re reading novel Oscar the Detective Part 11 online at LightNovelFree.com. Please use the follow button to get notification about the latest chapter next time when you visit LightNovelFree.com. Use F11 button to read novel in full-screen(PC only). Drop by anytime you want to read free – fast – latest novel. It’s great if you could leave a comment, share your opinion about the new chapters, new novel with others on the internet. We’ll do our best to bring you the finest, latest novel everyday. Enjoy!
"No doubt; but now what can I do for you?"
"A crisis compels me to be singularly frank with you."
"It is better so if I am to serve you in any way."
"I am about to make an extraordinary request."
"All right."
"It is possible those burglars may visit our house to-night."
"Yes, it is possible, not probable. I tell you now I am only exercising due precaution, I do not really antic.i.p.ate a visit from the housebreakers."
"I do."
"You have a reason for your conclusion?"
"I have."
"What is it?"
"Never mind; but I wish to make a request."
"Proceed."
"If the robbers do enter our house, the moment you spring upon them they will attempt to escape of course."
"That will naturally be what they will attempt, I should say."
"If you surprise them they will be defeated."
"Certainly."
"They will not have taken anything."
"Possibly not."
"Then let them escape."
"That is your request?"
"Yes."
"It is indeed a very singular one."
"I cannot explain why I make such a request, but please let them escape.
I repeat I cannot explain why I make the request."
"You cannot explain why you make such a strange request?"
"No."
"You need not."
"Thank you, and I am to understand that my request is granted?"
"Oh, no."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean you need not make any explanation, that is all."
The girl stared. Our hero could not see her eyes, for she was veiled, but her att.i.tude indicated that she was staring at him and he knew with a look of surprise on her face.
"Why do you not seek an explanation of such an extraordinary request?"
"Simply because it is really unnecessary. I know why you make the request. I fully comprehend your motive."
An exclamation escaped the veiled lady.
"You understand?"
"I do."
"No, no, it is impossible that you understand."
"I will prove to you that I do understand. You fear that Alphonse Donetti will be one of the burglars. You do not desire him to be captured. See what a mind-reader I am."
"Why do you a.s.sume that Alphonse will be one of the robbers?"
"Merely because you do, that's all."
"How do you know that I do?"
"You would not make the extraordinary request unless that was your fear."
"You are a strange man."
The detective laughed and answered:
"And you are a very strangely acting lady. It is indeed a strange thing for a lady who expects robbers to visit her house to ask that they be permitted to escape. I must do my duty, miss, I cannot grant your request unless you ask that I let Alphonse go and arrest the others."
"No, that will not do," she exclaimed, "for the others would betray him."
"Aha!" e.j.a.c.u.l.a.t.ed the detective, "human-like you have given yourself away. Do not again deny your real motive for making the request."
The girl recognized that indeed she had betrayed herself, and in a tone of distress she muttered:
"Oh, what shall I do?"
Oscar the Detective Part 11
You're reading novel Oscar the Detective Part 11 online at LightNovelFree.com. You can use the follow function to bookmark your favorite novel ( Only for registered users ). If you find any errors ( broken links, can't load photos, etc.. ), Please let us know so we can fix it as soon as possible. And when you start a conversation or debate about a certain topic with other people, please do not offend them just because you don't like their opinions.
Oscar the Detective Part 11 summary
You're reading Oscar the Detective Part 11. This novel has been translated by Updating. Author: Harlan Page Halsey already has 665 views.
It's great if you read and follow any novel on our website. We promise you that we'll bring you the latest, hottest novel everyday and FREE.
LightNovelFree.com is a most smartest website for reading novel online, it can automatic resize images to fit your pc screen, even on your mobile. Experience now by using your smartphone and access to LightNovelFree.com
- Related chapter:
- Oscar the Detective Part 10
- Oscar the Detective Part 12