During this conversation, M. Mifroid did not take his eyes off Raoul. At last, addressing him, he said:

“Monsieur, we have talked enough about the ghost. We will now talk about yourself a little, if you have no objection: you were to carry off Mlle. Christine Daaé tonight?”

“Yes, M. le commissaire .”

“After the performance?”

“Yes, M. le commissaire .”

“All your arrangements were made?”