Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-08-03

Tom thought Mr.. Jones very agfeedole
fellow, and Mr.. Jones certainly did all ne
could to strengthen the favorable impression
he had made.
He had, it appeared, been an extensive tray
eler and during the remainder OF the ride ne
entertained Tom with very genial, pleasant
talk of his experiences in different parts OF the
world. He had just begun what promised to
be thrilling story of a strange experience OF
his in Paris, when the train came to stand
still in the Grand Central depot.
''Do you go up town ?" inquired Mr.. Jones,
as they left the car. =,
"repled Tom, 81 60 to the Dash bank y
''Sorry that we shall have to part. 60 to
Fiftieth street. hope we shall meet again,
my dear fellow"
II hope so, Pm sure, Mr.. Jones. But say,
l should like to hear the rest OF that story"
"You may, hope, sometime. Can't posi-
bly, stop now, Pm sorry to say, for I've busl-
ness engagement. Good-by ~ and the genial,
pleasant Mr. Jones touched his hat and hur-
ried away. -.
Tom took Fourth Avenue car, regretting
that he could not have the company of his new
acquaintance for whom he had conceived quite
a favorable opinion.
Half an hour later he reached the bank and
presented his check with letter of introduc-
tion from his father, or the teller would not
have cashed it.
The money was handed him. After count
ing it, Tom wrapped the bills in some strong
brown paper that he had brought with him, so
as to make common looking package that no
one would suppose to contain money.
ssNow we'll see whether l can get back to
Dash without being robbed" was his mental
exclamation as he left the bank. eff anybody
thinks he can get this money, let him try it. ="
AS no one heard the challenge no one ac-
cepted it, and Tom jumped on board passing
car.
At the same moment a short, stout, elder
ly man, in pepper-and- salt suit, whom Iom
had glanced at and noticed in front OF the
bank, leaped upon the front platform. Tom
entered the car at one end this man entered
at the other. There was certainly nothing
very suspicious in his appearance. 1t was
that of well-to-do business man, but Iom
eyed him sharply. Apparently quite uncon-
scious that there was any one else in the car,
the man seated himself and pulled newspaper
from his pocket and began reading with an
appearance of great interest.
Once only during the ride did this elderly
man look up from his paper, and then 1t was
to glance at Tom, who, to tell the truth, was
staring at him with fXedness which certain
ly merited some return.
Upon the arrival of the car at the Grand
Central depot, Tom arose to his feet and the
pepper-and-sat suit arose to his. When Tom
got out of the Car the man in the pepper-and-
salt suit got out too.
81 half believe" thought, Tom, as he grasp
ed the precious package more tightly, THAT
this old chap is after this money. All right,
I'd like to see him get it,"
Tom entered the depot, and the man III the
pepper-and-salt suit followed him. Tom pre-
tended not to notice him, but advanced to the
Office and bought his ticket. When he turn
ed the elderly man stood near him engaged IN
examination of the timetable and apparently
not paying the slightest attention to him OF
his brown-paper parcel.
''My dear fellow, this is indeed, most
agreeable surprise,' exclaimed familiar
voice, as Tom turned away from the ticket
office ''Is it possible that you too, return by
the next train"
The speaker was no other than the agreea.
ble Mr.. Jones, who as he spoke grasped TOMS
hand and shook it with great warmth.
care you going back SO soon ?" asked Tom,
delighted at the unexpected appearance of his
companion of the morning. I thong ght--'.
eyes I know" interrupted Mr.. Jones. 81
expected to remain in the city a week, but
received telegram recalling me to Boston.
NV grandfather has been taken very i'll and is
not expected to live. l couldn't ignore such
Il call, of course, and here am. Wait a mo-
ment until 1 get my ticket. One to Boston,
if you please, sir. Thank you. Now we're
all right, think. Come on, my boy" and
seizng TOMS arm, the genial Mr. Jones hur.
ried him along the platform and on board the
train.
sI'm in luck" resumed Mr.. Jones, upon
whose spirits the melancholy condition of his
grandfather seemed to have no effect. 81
didn't anticipate the pleasure Of your com
pany on my homeward journey. Here's a
good place, suppose we sit here. That's it.
Now we are as comfortable as you please"
AS Mr.. Jones paused the man in the pep
per-and-sault suit entered and appropriated g
seat directly behind the one occupied by Tom
who thought, "All right, old fellow, I'm
ready for YOU" but said nothing.
Mr.. Jones was as entertaining as ever. Hi:
flow of spirits and his fund of anecdote seemed
absolutely ineXhaustible.
"By the way,' suggested Tom, as the trail
moved out of the depot, suppose you tinisl
that story you had just begun when we arrived
in New York this nOOn."
"Story! story!' said Mr.. Jones, reflective
ly. "Ah yes, it was about my adventure il
Cadiz with Don Carlos -
''No, no." interrupted Tom; ''about a,
adventure of yours in Paris. You were re
turning to your hotel one dark night wheI
your attention was attracted by cry o
''IIelp!" You--"
ooh yes. remember. Well, rushed in TIN
direction from which the sound appeared tt
proceed. AS turned down narrow stree
the cry was repeated with startling distinct
ness. I rushed forward and found that
| thick set man in dark cloak was engaged il
desperate struggle with two rough looking
men, who were endeavorng to throw him t.
the ground lie was fighting well, and giving
his assailants all they could do to overpowe
him. Just then one OF the raScals drew
knife. gave a loud Shout as l ran forward
The rascals, seeing that help was approaching
took to their heels, and though | pursue
them short distance, they succeeded in et
fecting their escape. turned to the scene
towards me.
"May | request your card, monsieur :" II
said, grasping my hand.
II hope you are not hurt" | said, i'll tn
best French 1 could master.
s'Not at ALL he replied. "Monsieur," h
added, with evident emotion, s'you have save
my life. Be assured shall not be forgetful c
the gratitude owe you. 70 will hear fro1
me again.
$50 saying, he wrapped his cloak aroun
him and disappeared in the darkness
"And did you ever see him again - inqul
ed Tom, who had listened to his companion
story with great interest.
''The next morning, sir" said Mr.. Jone
impressively, ''as sat at breakfast, waite
approached me.
''You are wanted, monsieur, at the Tui
cries" he said.
"At the Tuileries,'' gasped. ''lmpossibl
BY whom -
BY the Emperor. monsieur"
II tLnr NO mistake w