Reisacher.] Make a note of that, Reisacher. [With emphasis.] So
someone escaped us by hiding in the wardrobe.

HAUTEVILLE. Yes, someone escaped you by hiding in the wardrobe.

STROEBEL [suddenly very friendly.] Upon my word, Madame, I believe
that we understand each other fully. You are a clever woman. You
will not try to deny the facts.

HAUTEVILLE. Not one solitary thing. I am most anxious that you
should try to find out all.

STROEBEL. Bravo! I came near saying that I respect you for that.
[Benevolently.] You know, Hochstetter, every man is liable to make
a fool of himself now and then.

HAUTEVILLE. Indeed they are! I know best what fools men do make of
themselves.

STROEBEL. Now and then people violate the law. But they ought not
to deny it afterwards. That's the sad part of it, because we
always find out the truth in the end.

HAUTEVILLE. I wish you had it now.

STROEBEL. We have a clue. But you are a woman of character, I
admit. I take off my hat to you.

HAUTEVILLE. Indeed!