Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-11-19

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In answer to his inquiries, the
Chief consulted a p6nderous ledg-
er, and, after a brief inspection, de.
clared there was no such person in
Paris, -q t.HsB-. sgfs.y
"Whatisi It, Laromie n he asked
"public business, or an assassina-
ton 2"
"Oh, merely q little affair Of my
own" said Laromie, laughing.
"Take care, my friend" said the
Chief, gravely. "You run great
risks in those little affairs of yours,
and we could not afford to lose you
just now" .-3
"Never fear" returned the detee-
1 tive gaily, Il always keep my wits
about mc.n5J5f .sg
That night the detective was at
! the opera at an early hour He
waited impatiently, as the audience
came in, and he thought that they
had never been so slow before He
scanned the boxes and parterre
closely, but could see the lady no.
where. AS the performances began,
his attention was attracted by a
friend, and he turned to speak to
him. AS he looked back to the au-
dience, when his friend left him,
his heart gave great bound of de-
light. There was the lady, sitting
in one of the most retired boxes,
radiant in her beauty. She saw
him, and nodded, smilingly. In an
incredibly short time he was by
her side, pouring forth his thanks
for the happiness she had given
him. yer ssr.
In reply to a question, the lady
told him that she was the widow Of
a gentleman of good family and
great wealth. She said that she had
seen Laromie at various places in
the city; and, with blush, she
confessed that she had become very
much interested in. him. The rest
we have already told.
One of Laromie's weak points
was vanity, and here a pretty WON.
an could always strike successful
blow. He had become completely
fascinated with Madame de Noel /;
and, while he sat with her in the
box, the demonstrations of his adj
miration were so marked that the
lady had several times to remind
him that they might be observed
by some Of the audience, When the
performance was over, the lady ask
ed him ifhewouId go home with
her to supper; and he, oyerjoyed,
consented,
When they reached theresidence
of Madame de Noel, the carriage
passed into the courtyard, and
they left it. They entered dimly-
lighted hall, and passed into a
sumptuously Ifurnished apartment,
brilliantly illuminated. A footman
received Madame and took charge
of the cloak and hood which she
laid aside. Laromie afterward re-
membered that. she looked at the
man in a peculiar way, as she bade
him have the supper ready as soon
as possible; but he thoughtnothing
of it at the time. ss8
Madame seated herself in a luxu-
.rious arm chair, and Earomie threw
himself ona cushion at her feet
For d long while neither spoke. A
strange silence had fallen over
them. All the while, however, the
Young mans head, rested against
the arm of her chair, and one Of
her hands played carelessly with
his hair, j,
IA Slight noise in the apartment
caused tile detective toF raise his
head. Bot he could not raise i
high enough to- see anything. :
Madames hand rested upon it
heavily,
"Bah tits nothing, my friend"
she said quickly.
At the same time be felt bimself
borneto the floor by an Irresistible
force, and before he could collect
his wits, which he did not have
about him this times be was bound
hand audf9ot, 'phd' left helpless on
the carpet Glancing up, he saw
the room was full of men.
'"What does this Smean? ~ he de-
manded sternly.
! YsIthleans, MonsieW baromic, Il
replied the lady, smiling sweetly,
''that you will not sup with me to-
might
LarOmie,s coolness returued to
him, now that it was too late. a Z
eIt seems tliatI hatebcehsa very
great fool, said he, bitterly, IA
II agree with you, Monster,
laughed the Lady isd s7s
"Stand aside" said one of the
men, coming forward. "Let me
speak with him. Do youknow me,
| Monsieur2p he asked. 4 aalh5lSAl
"Yes,%" replied Laromie. "You
are Frederick Roulier-known to
the Government as the President OF
a socialist club, captain of barrt
cade,cand a general promoter OF dis,
order, These men, | suppose, are
your confederates."
ePrecisely so, Monsieur. You
have been, for a long time, as anx-
| lious to capture us as We have been
to secure you Fortune has favor
ed us, this time, and you are now
eur prisoner, Perhaps you would
like to know what we intend doing
| with you"
"That is a matter Of indifference
to me-" said the detective, coolly'
HYour courage is undoubtedly