that this was where Asta Langen had been imprisoned. He sat down
on a chair and looked at the woman, who stood frightened before him.

"Do you know where they have taken the lady?"

"No, sir.

"Do you know the gentleman's name?"

"No, sir.

"You did not send the lady's name to the authorities?" *

"No, sir.
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* Any stranger taking rooms in a hotel or lodging house must
be registered with the police authorities by the proprietor of the
house within forty-eight hours of arrival.
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"Were you not afraid you would get into trouble?"

The gentleman paid me well, and I did not think that he meant
anything bad, and - and - "

"And you did not think that it would be found out?" said Muller
sternly.