Chapter 42

“Quite so, but you must admit that your belief is based on intuition rather than on the known facts,” observed Barnett. “And I think I ought to tell you that in a court of law, intuition is not enough. I’m sure Béchoux will agree with me, it’s quite on the cards that Georges Cazévon will be so furious at your accusing him that he will sue you for libel.” Mademoiselle d’Alescar rose from her chair. “That would matter very little to me,” she said. “I have not made this accusation to avenge my brother, for to punish t…