Bouguereau William

Bouguereau William
Then, with the suppleness of a serpent, he slipped under the bed. Presently we heard him ask:
"At what time, Monsieur Jacques, did Monsieur and Mademoiselle Stangerson arrive at the laboratory?"
"At six o'clock."
The voice of Rouletabille continued:
Bouguereau William
Yes, - he's been under here, - that's certain; in fact, there was no where else where he could have hidden himself. Here, too, are the marks of his hobnails. When you entered - all four of you - did you look under the bed?"
"At once, - we drew it right out of its place -"
"And between the mattresses?"
Bouguereau William