OU_214051 UNIVERSA - Osmania University

THE SAILORS' RENDEZVOUS 273
A woman with an attractive body, sound teeth, a provocative smile,
and an eye that was always animated.
In other words, a fine bitch, flighty, greedy, equally ready to
make a scene or to burst into a great vulgar laugh.
Her blouse was pink silk, caught with a gold brooch the size of
a hundred-centime piece.
" First, I insist on telling you ..."
" Excuse me!" interrupted Maigret. " Will you sit down as I
asked you and answer my questions/'
She frowned. Her mouth took on an ugly expression.
" Listen! You forget I'm here of my own free will...."
Her companion made a face, bored with this attitude. They were
well matched. He was just the sort of man usually found with that
sort of woman.
He hadn't exactly a hang-dog look. He was dressed correctly, but
in bad taste. He had big rings on his fingers and a pearl in his tie.
But his ensemble wasn't right.
He was the sort of man seen in cafes and restaurants at all hours
drinking champagne with women, and putting up at third-rate
hotels.
" You first! Your name, domicile, and profession. ..."
He attempted to get up.
" Stay where you are! "
" I'm going to explain ..."
" Nothing of the sort! Your name. ..."
" Gaston Buzier. At the moment my business is selling and
letting villas. I mostly live at Le Havre at the Anneau