"You look pleased with yourself," Larkin said, "Irish plot to disrupt the peace conference foiled, French diplomat"s life saved, and case solved." He looked at Watters across the width of the desk. "Is that what you are thinking?"
"I am glad that nobody was killed," Watters said.
"Are you also glad that the French diplomat"s wife was wounded, that you broke my orders to withdraw from this case, and you failed to stop the attack despite your lack of discipline?" Larkin"s expression did not alter.
"I am never glad when an innocent person is hurt." Watters thought it best not to mention his break-in at Mother Flannery"s or the return of Karin"s photograph.
"You speak with caution, I see, Watters," Larkin said.
"I am speaking only the truth, and it is Sergeant Watters, sir."
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