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The escape of Arcelle Lupa by Maurice Leblanc.

So lie down, close your eyes, and let me read you a story.

Arceinupin had just finished his repast

and taken from his pocket an excellent cigar with a gold band,

which he was examining with unusual care

when the door of his cell was opened.

He had barely time to throw the cigar into the drawer and move away from the table.

The guard entered. It was the hour for exercise.

I was waiting for you, my dear boy, exclaimed Rupa, in his accustomed to good humor.

They went out together.

As soon as they had disappeared at a turn in the corridor,

two men entered the cell and commenced a minute examination of it.

One was Inspector Diozzi, the other was Inspector Fon and Fault.

They wished to verify their suspicion that Arsend Nobain was in communication with his accomplices outside of the prison.

On the preceding evening, the Grand Journal had published these lines addressed to its court reporter.

Monsieur, in a recent article, you referred to me in most unjustifiable terms.

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