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Page 74
... Imperiale , can you offer any explanation of this crime ? " Imperiale spread his well - kept hands . " I have absolutely nothing to offer , Inspector . I knew Mr. Longstreet only superficially . " Thumm dismissed Imperiale . As the ...
... Imperiale , can you offer any explanation of this crime ? " Imperiale spread his well - kept hands . " I have absolutely nothing to offer , Inspector . I knew Mr. Longstreet only superficially . " Thumm dismissed Imperiale . As the ...
Page 88
... Imperiale was attired , as usual , in meticulously correct morning clothes , a fresh flower in his lapel , stick tucked under his arm . " Good morning , Mr. Imperiale . What can we do for you ? " Bruno was deliberate ; but the letter he ...
... Imperiale was attired , as usual , in meticulously correct morning clothes , a fresh flower in his lapel , stick tucked under his arm . " Good morning , Mr. Imperiale . What can we do for you ? " Bruno was deliberate ; but the letter he ...
Page 89
... Imperiale . " Bruno rose . " I am sorry , naturally , but you will have to remain in this coun- try until the murder ... Imperiale rose and stiffly stretched to his full height ; his face lost its pleasantness and became ugly . “ But I ...
... Imperiale . " Bruno rose . " I am sorry , naturally , but you will have to remain in this coun- try until the murder ... Imperiale rose and stiffly stretched to his full height ; his face lost its pleasantness and became ugly . “ But I ...
Contents
ACT I | 15 |
A Suite in the Hotel Grant | 23 |
The FortySecond Street Crosstown | 30 |
Copyright | |
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