Chapter Forty-Two
Ferrand, as was his custom, stood at the window of his office and spoke without turning to Denis. “An unusual pathology, I agree. Could be a tumour at the base of his brain causing these bizarre symptoms.”
“Or schizophrenia,” Denis said. “When schizophrenia is suspected, we often see that epilepsy runs in the family.”
“Maybe there is a link, but with our current knowledge of the brain we cannot see it.”
“I keep thinking that the patient’s alter ego is that epileptic child, Alain Mangin.”
“If that is so, his story most probably has a hidden meaning, something that can give us a clue about his identity. But I don’t see it.”
“As yet.”
The two men were silent. Denis thought they were reasoning in circles.
“He seemed different yesterday when you threatened him with the
