Dupin’s only advice is “to make a thorough research of the premises”. What does he mean? (“THE PURLOINED LETTER”)

Question

At the end of the Prefect’s first visit (and his detailed account of the search made by the police in Minister D’s apartments)

Asked by tingali on 4/15/2015 4:29 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/15/2015 5:57 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/15/2015 5:57 PM

The Prefect means that they need to check and check again.

The Purloined Letter