Henri Matisse Painting

Henri Matisse Painting
You dare to accuse Frederic Larsan, Monsieur?" asked the President. "If you are not mad, what are your proofs?"
"Proofs, Monsieur? - Do you want proofs? Well, here is one," cried Rouletabille shrilly. "Let Frederic Larsan be called!"
"Usher, call Frederic Larsan."
Henri Matisse Painting
The usher hurried to the side door, opened it, and disappeared. The door remained open, while all eyes turned expectantly towards it. The clerk re-appeared and, stepping forward, said:
"Monsieur President, Frederic Larsan is not here. He left at about four o'clock and has not been seen since."
"That is my proof!" cried Rouletabille, triumphantly.
Henri Matisse Painting