There is going the rounds in Paris a characteristic story of M. Caillaux. The other Sunday afternoon he appeared for the last time, before the Committee of Eleven charged with investigating his case. He had, as usual, staggered everyone with the absolute coolness with which he met all charges. But when he left the Chamber. in the darkness and falling snow, no c<ib was to be found. "Sapristi," cried the Deputy, as he looked in vain fnr a friendly "fiacre." Then an idea struck him, and he approached a motor-car containing detectives. is you who are shadowing me!" In? questioned. "Yes. monsieur." "Very well, then, take me home," said M. Caillaux, as he entered the police-car.
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16162, 16 March 1918, Page 2
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