Groult

… Yes … Well! There is nothing to worry about provided your friend Groult-Cotelle doesn't panic and … What?

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

"Is that letter addressed to you?" protested Groult-Co telle.

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

The other rooms remained in darkness, which meant that Groult-Cotelle and the young girl were still fast asleep.

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

And you found this charming book in the library of our friend Groult-Cotelle … Tell me, gentlemen, why don't you sit down?

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

Having thought Groult-Cotelle to be the archetypal bachelor living in the provinces, Maigret viewed this snippet of information somewhat suspiciously.

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

Groult-Cotelle had shot to his feet, and it looked as if he was going to rush at his tormentor.

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

Monsieur Groult-Cotelle was staying with some relatives of his at the time.

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

It was on Geneviève's account, too, that he had addressed Groult-Cotelle in such a way a moment ago.

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

In melodramatic fashion, I waited until it was dark one evening, and then paid her a visit after Groult had made sure there was no one on the road … I did not tell her the brutal truth.

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944

His animosity toward Groult-Cotelle was pointless and beginning to be thoroughly obnoxious.

Maigret's Rival Simenon, Georges, 1903-1989 1944