Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-12-08

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always strike a successful blow. He
h a d become completely fascinated
with Madame de Noel; and while he
sat with her in the box, the demon
strations of his admiration were so
great that the lady had several times
to remind him that they might be OBJ
served by some of the audience. When
the performance was over the lady
asked him if he would 60 home with
her tc supper; and he, overjoyed, con-
sented. r-"
When they reached the residence
of Madame de Noel. the carriage pass
ed in the court yard and they left it.
They entered a dimly lighted hall,
and passed into a sumptuously furn-
ished apartment, brilliantly illuminat-
ed footman received Madame, and
took charge of the cloak and hood
which she laid aside. Laromie after
wards remembered that she looked at
the man in a peculiar way as she bade
him have supper served as soon as
possible; but he thought nothing of
it at the time.
Madame seated herself in luxuri-
Gus arm chair, and Laromie threw
himself on cushion at her feet. For
a long time 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 careless
ly with his hair.
A slight noise in the apartment caus
ed the detective to raise his head
But he could not raise it high enough
to see anything. Madame's hand rest
ed on it heavily.
bah! 1t is nothing my dear friend,
she said quickly.
At the same instant he felt himself
borne to the floor by an irresistible
force, and before he could collect his
wits which ie did not have about him
this time, he was bound hand and foot
and left helpless on the carpet. Glane-
1 ing up, he saw that the room was full
/ of men.
What does this mean ?" he demand
ed sternly.
at means, Monsieur Laromie," re
piled the lady smiling sweetly, "tha
you will not sup with me tonight"
Laromie's GOODNESS returned to him
Gow that it was too late.
at seems that have been a very
great fool, said he bitterly.
Il agree with you, Monsieur" laugh
ed the lady.
Stand aside" said one Of the men
coming forward. Let me speak wit
him. Do you know me, monsieur, b
asked.
Yes, replied Laromie. You ar
Frederick RouIier, known to the gov
ernment as the president of a socialis
club, captain of a barricade, and
general promoter of disorder. Thes
men, | suppose are your confedel
ates ?"
"PreciseIy so, monsieur. You hav
been for a long time as anxious t
capture US as we have to secure yol
! Fortune has favored US this time, an
you are now our prisoner. Perhap
you would like to know what we il
tend doing with you?'
"That is a matter of Indifference
me, said the detective, cooiy.
"Your courage is undoubtedly great,
said RouIier but we must put it
, the test. We have decided long ag'
, monsieur, that you must die. W
: would carry out the decision tonight
but all of our club are not present.
., Tomorrow night the absent ones wi
, return, and then we shall proceed
inAict our vengcnce upon you. You
heart will be cut out OF your liviu
body, NJ ay heaven preserve you
soul, he added, mockingly; "for you
earthly part is doomed"
!. "Do not be too sure of that" e
= claimed Laromie, Indignantly. Il W;
5 never born to die by the hands c
such cowardly miscreantS.'
The socialist leader laughed.
All! Monsieur Laromie," he sal
sarcastically, "why would you not
), warned by your friends? Women W
be the death of you, | fear.
4 "Who is this woman ?" asked t!
a detective not needing the taunt.
5 Let me answer said Madame
J. Noel. "Monsieur Laromie," she a
l. ded Il am one who has long ow,
h you debt Of vengence. Two yea
ago you arrested a woman nam,
; Marguerite Poisson, charged wit
~ numbering a French soldier. She W;
Y tried by your courts and condemn'
to death. That woman was my mot
e er-"
s "Well,'' said Laromie, calmly, Isl
d was not executed"
NO said Madame de Noel, ferc
e ly; "but [ owe you no thanks for ths
It The emperor banished her to Algeri
to die under the burning sun of th
e land"
d "But the government subsequent
D. pardoned her, AID gave her permis
n ion to return to France"
< True; but the pardon was t.
e late When it reached Algeria Il
D. mother was dead. | swore to be 1
t. venged on you. | hate you as he tn
k caused my mothers death, and | shs
lie witness your execution with joy"
is "What is your name 2"
e Madeline Desmouline.
st "Then you are mistress of the Chi,
. of this cluh. A nrettv connie. tru1