The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-07-19
Round the World ON a Wager.
Translation for the Press Of "La Tour du
Monde en- Quartre- Vingts Jours" Of Jules
VpYnp
CHAPTER XVIII,

Salt Lake, ran for an hour in northeriy
course, almost to Weber river; having passed
over 900 miles since leaving San Francisco.
From this point, it takes again an easterly.
course across the massive slopes of the Wah-
satch mountains. 1t is in this part of the
country, comprise within this range and the
Rocky Mountains, properly speaking, that the
American engineers encountered their most
serious difficulties. On this part of the route
the Government allowed $4,000 per mile;
while over the plains it was only $4,000;
but the engineers, so it has been said, did not
violate nature-they used artifice, turning
round difficulties; and in order to reach the
great basin, only single tunnel, 10000 feet
long, has been pierced, in the whole length
of the road. AT Salt Lake, the road reaches
its highest altitude; from this point it de-
scribeS very long curve, descending towards
the valley of Bitter Creek; rises again to the
division line OF the waters of the Atlantic and
Pacific The rivers are numerous in this
mountainous region and are crossed by wood
en- bridges-the Muddy, Green and others.
Passepa tout became more impatient as they
appro lched the end of their Journey:
he feared delays and accidents, and his i'm.
patience contrasted strangely with the calm
mperturbability of his master. As Tor Fix,
he was phlosorhically quiet, knowing that
his prey could not escape him. At ten o'clock
in the evening, the train stopped at Fort
Bridges, but left without delay; and twenty
miles beyond it entered Wyoming, following
the valley of the Bitter Creek, the Source of
a part OF the rivers which form the HYDRO
graphic system of Colorado.
The next day, the 18th of December, the
train remained for a quarter of an hour at
the station of Green River. The snow had
fallen, during the night, but, mingled with
rain, it could not delay the train.
$50. what an idea - said Poc-anartout 20
himself 'that my master should make this
voyage in winter! Why not wait for summer,
to augment his chances?
But at this moment, when the honest SER
want was intently watching the state of the
Sky and the temperature, Madame Aouda
experienced sudden alarm, which was occa-
stoned by all entirely different cause. Some
travellers had left the cars, and were prone.
nading on the landing at the station of Green
River. awaiting the departure of the train.
Through the window. the young lady recog-
nized among them Col. Stamp Proctor. the
American who had insulted Mr.. Fogo so
rudely at the meeting in San Francisco,
Madame Aouda not wishing to be seen. drew
back. This circumstance disturbed exceed
ingly the young lady. She was exceedingly
attached to the man, who, cold though he
was, gave to her every day the signs of the
most absolute devotion. She did not under
peo'iiNit NSoDNiSco tiiC~uCptllS vi her OWN SEN
tinient. She called it gratitude, but uncon-
sciously to herself, it was more than that.
Her heart trembed when she saw this, per-
sona9e OF whom, sooner or later, Mr.. Fogg
would demand an apology for his conduct.
Evidently it was chance alone which had
brought Col. Proctor in this train; but he
was there, and she must hinder, at all haz-
ards, Phileas Fogg from perceiving his adver-
sary. Madame Aouda seized moment after
lan frn I'm INnA Ill
sleeping, to put Fix and Passepartout on
guard.
"Procter on the train!' said Fix, swell.
well, reassure yourself Madame, before hay-
ing any trouble with Mr.. Fogg he will have
business with me. 1t seems to me that in
this matter have received the grossest in
suit"
Sand MORE" added Passepartout. 81
charge myself with him, Colonel as he isl
"Mr. Fix" replied Madame Aouda. .sMr.
Fogg will not allow any one to defend him.
Ii he should see the Col. we can not prevent
an encounter, which might prove disastrous.
He must not see him.
.'You are right, Madame" replied Fix.
ga meeting would endanger everything.
Conqueror or conquered, Mr.. Fogg would be
delayed, and -
"And," added Passepartout. "that would
be fun for the gentlemen of the Reform Club.
In four days we shall be in New York. Well.
Touring four days. my master does not leave
his car, we can hope that chance will not
bring him face to face with this hateful
American. Confound himt'
The conversation was SUSPENDED. Mr..
Fogg awake, and watched through the win
dow the fields sparkling with snow. But
later and without being heard by his master
or Madame Aouda, Passepartout said to the
inspector of police,
SIS it true that you will battle for him ?''
81 shall do all l can TO take him, living
back to Europe replied Fix quietly, in a
tone which marked an implacable will
Passepartoat felt tremor run through his
body, but his convictions of his masters
honor were not weakened.
And now, was there any means whatever.
by which they could keep Mr.. Fogg in his
own car and thus prevent a meeting between
the Col. and him. 1t would not be difficult
as the gentleman was naturally inactive and
not at all curious. Fix thought he had
found the means, for few moments later he
said to Mr.. Fogg:
''These are long and slow hours, Sir, that
we pass in a rail car
man.
son board the steamers, you had the habit
Of playing whist?''
Eyes, but it would be difficult here. 1
have neither partners nor cards.''
''Oh, as for caids we can buy them-they
are sold on all the American cars. As for
partners, if by chance, Madame"
Certainly, Sir," replied the young lady.
II know whist-lt is part of the English
education
Sand l. said Fix, 81 make some preten-
tons to be good player. We three and
dummy"
''As you please, Sir" answered Phileas
Fogg, delighted to resume his favorite game
even on railroad.
Passepartout was sent to find the steward
and he came back soon with two complete
packs, counters, and little table covered
with cloth-nothing was wanting. The
game commenced. Madame Aouda PLAYED
well, and received some compliments. even
from the critical Mr.. Fogg. As for the in
spector he was simply first cass-a worthy
for the gentleman.
Now, said Passepartout, to himself, 1--WE
hold him-he will not stir.'
AT eleven O'Clock A. NJ. the train reached
Pass Bridge, the dividing line of the waters
OF the two oceans, 1924 feet above the level
OF the sea, and one of the highest points at
tanned in the construction of the road across
the Rocky Mountains. There remained vet.
nearly 200 miles before the travellers reached
the long plains which extend almost to the
Atlantic. At half past II NJ. they caught a
glimpse of Fort Haleck, which commands
the country In few hours the Journey
across the Rocky Mountains would be ac
co;I,npnshed, they could hope now that no ac-
S S;ass would mark their passage across this
alllcui6 region. The snow had ceased fall.
ms I, ana the weather was cold and drv
s aoTe great birds, frightened bv the locomo-
i've, new away in the distance. No wild
deer, bears or wolves were seen on the Main
1t was a desert. VA O'i' pi"in'
After comfortable breakfast. served in tbe
car, Mr Fogg and his partners commence
again their interminable whist. when some
sudden, sharp whistles were heard. The
train stopped. Passepartout went to the
door, but could see no cause for the DELAY,
Madame Aouda and Fix feared for a moment
that Mr.. Fogg would leave the train-but the
gentleman contented himself by saying to his
servant. ''See, there, what is tie NATTER
fassepartout jumped from the CIR. Forty
vi more had already left their seats, and
alI ~, Inem Col. Stamp Proctor.
Inc Train stopped before cate which bar
reu tne road' Inc engineer and conductor
were talking earnestly with guard. who had
peen sent from the next station. Medicine
Bow, by the station master. Some of Tho
travellers drew near and took part in the dis.