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

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out and bringing to light crimes Of all
kinds, had won for him the bitter en-
nifty of all offenders, both political
and criminal, in the city. They had
vowed vengence against
him, for they declared that there was
no chance Of success for them while
he remained in Paris. Laromie only
laughed at their threats and kept his
wits about him. He declared his read
mess to meet them whenever they de-
sired it, provided only they gave him
fair play.
This, however, was the last thing
they intended doing. They fired at
him frequently without success. and
had been equally unsuccessful in their
attempts at poison. They had gotten
up mock conspiracies, with the hope
Of decoying him into their power; but
he saw through them in an instant,
and only laughed at them for their
trouble. Still, they had not abandon
ed the hope of capturing him; and it
was very certain that if they could
succeed in doing so, NJ. Laromie'S fate
was sealed.
One day he was lounging idly near
one of the most noted shops of the
Palais Royal when a woman passed
by. She was very beautiful. and was
richly and tastefuIly dressed. She
was evidently lady, and one of the
most beautiful the detective had ever
seen. As she passed she looked at
him with a fixed gaze and then smiled
Instantly Laromie raised his hat and
bowed profoundly. When he raised
his eyes again the lady had disap-
peared. He was annoyed at this toI
he was anxious to learn more Of the
beautiful stranger; and from TIL {
smile she had given him he knew that
she was not averse to such a course
on his part Eugene Laromie was q
true Frenchman in his love of gallant
ry; and this was the only thing thai
ever brought him into real DANGER
Several times he had narrowly es
capped death at the hands of jealou,
husbands; and his friends were con
6dent that if he ever died by violence
woman would be the cause of it.
During the day he could not hell
thinking of the beautiful unknowl
who had fascinated him. The mex
morning, about the same hour, he tool
his place again at the Palais Royal t,
watch for him. He was not KEEP
waiting long. She soon appeared
| and as she passed him she agaiI
smiled, and this time the smile wa
accompanied by a bow. Acting upoI
sudden impulse, Laromie starteo
forward and placed himself at he
side.
He was about to speak to her ,whe
she said, hurriedly and in low tone
Not yet Monsieur Laromie. TC
night, at the opera"
"One word, madame" exclaime
Laromie, impulsively. Whom have
the honor of addressing ?"
The lady laughed Slightly, and the
handing him a card said impatientlY-
eco now, | will see you at the OF
era"
Laromie bowed low, and Dire,
back, while the lady passed on
| Glaaciug at the card she had give
him, be saw written on it, in delicat
hand, Julia de Noel; but whether
was Madame or MademoiSelle, (Mr
or Mss the paSteboard did not stat
and the detective did not care. II
only knew that she was most beal
tiful woman, and that she had col
sented to grant him an interview.
"Who knows" muttered Laromi
twitching his mOustache absentl
"what may come of it? She is superI
But how the deuce did she find out II
name? Strange. Every one in Par
has heard of me. >"
In Paris, when any one wishes
learn anything respecting an inhat
tant of the great city, he can be sa
isfed by applying at the chief of D
lice. To the office of his chief Lar
mie now bent his steps upon an errar
OF this kind respecting the lady he ha
Just parted with. In answer to h
inquiries the chief consulted in a po
derous ledger, and after a brief i
spectiOn declared there was no SUI
; person in Paris.
"What is it, Earomie 2" he aske(
"public business or an assassination
"Oh, merely little affair of n
own" said Laromie, laughing.
Take care my friend" said tt
; chief gravely. "You run great risl
! in those affairs of yours. We cou
not afford to lose you just now."
Never fear," returned the detecti'
, gaily, Il always keep my wits abo
me-"
, That night the detective was at tt
opera at an early hour. He waite
impatiently as the audience came
+ and he thought they had never BET
so slow before. He scanned the bo
es and paterre closely, but could 81
the lady nowhere. As the perforI
, ance began his attention was attrat
:, ed by friend, and he turned to spe;
o to him. As he looked back to t
!. audience, when his friend left him,
n heart gave a bound of delight. II
lady was sitting in one of the me
retired boxes, radiant in her beaut
She saw him and nodded, smilingl
!. In an incredibly short time he W
Y seated by her side pouring forth I
thanks for the happiness she had q