"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 assume 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.
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