

Madame Maigret receives a visit from Leon Florentin who claims to be an old school friend of Maigret. He asks Maigret for help, since his girlfriend, Josee, has been murdered that afternoon while he was hiding in the closet. Florentin explains that Josee had four other lovers who visited her at agreed times. Maigret discovers that Florentin was blackmailing Drouet, the richest lover. Drouet stopped by to see Florentin and while they were arguing he grabbed a gun and shot Josee. Maigret reveals to Mme. Maigret who does not have any friend named Florentin.