then why did madame rice say that the car accident was all an invention by mademoiselle buckley? permit? madame, i do not know if your friend has told you, but today her life has been attempted. >> what do you mean? >> mademoiselle buckley was shot at in the gardens of this hotel. >> did nick tell you that? >> yes, but it is no fantasy of mademoiselle's imagination, you understand. i happen to see it with my own eyes. here's the bullet. you see, madame, several very curious accidents have occurred during the last few days. ah, but you arrived here only-- >> ah, yesterday. >> and before that you were in london? >> no, i was staying with friends in tavistock. >> ah, i wonder, what were the names of your friends with whom you were staying? >> is there any reason why i should tell you that? >> no, no, no. mille pardons.