“Very well; do you know anything of Miss Van Norman’s private affairs that would assist us in discovering who killed her.”

“No, monsieur,” said Marie promptly, and with a look of relief.

“Did Miss Van Norman ever, in the slightest way, express any intention or desire to end her life?”

“Never, monsieur.”

“Do you think she was glad and happy in the knowledge of her fast-approaching wedding-day?”

“I am sure of it;” and Marie’s tone was that of one who well knew whereof she spoke.

“That is all, then, for the present;” and Marie, with another sidelong, curious glance at Miss Morton, resumed her seat.