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`` See here , '' demanded Elliott , `` is Colette there ? '' Then he raised his voice in a plaintive howl , `` Are you there , Colette , while I 'm kicking my heels on these tiles ? '' `` Clifford is capable of anything , '' said Rowden ; `` his nature is soured since Rue Barrée sat on him . '' Elliott raised his voice : `` I say , you fellows , we saw some flowers carried into Rue Barrée 's house at noon . '' `` Posies and roses , '' specified Rowden . `` Probably for her , '' added Elliott , caressing his bulldog . Clifford turned with sudden suspicion upon Selby .