Heurtin

Like the rest of the world, he thought Heurtin was guilty, and wondered whether the murderer would denounce him.

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

Heurtin watched the receding trio for a moment or two, then turned and slouched off himself, followed by Lucas.

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

Heurtin in his cell was haunted by the memory of those two bodies and his hands sticky with blood.

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

When old Heurtin reappeared, he looked just the way you saw him.

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

So that was no good, and once more Heurtin was an aimless wanderer.

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

Joseph Jean-M.rie Heurtin, born at M.lun, 27, rides a three-wheel vehicle, delivering flowers for M. Gérardier, florist, Rue de Sèvres …

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

But what could a simple Heurtin do against the other?

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

He could see Heurtin sit down on the seat against the wall, put his two elbows on the table, and take his head in his hands.

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

At the Assizes, Heurtin put up practically no defense at all and was duly convicted.

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940

Heurtin saw the girl go without betraying the faintest interest.

Maigret's War of Nerves Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1940