Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-09-07


her in. 1t will all disappear in few mo-
ments"
The train departed, and Mr.. Lambert, who
felt exceedingly wids awake, and who found
DR.. de La Bellies cologne very strong tried to
draw his fair friend into conversation She
was separated from him by high basket of
flowers the doctors last attention
The poor insane woman would not answer q
word, and from her immovable calm he con-
cluded that she was asleep.
When they arrived at Paris he determined
that she should speak.
"Mademoiselte," said he in a loud voice edo
awake and listen to me; must leave you for
amomout TO so and find your friends"
No auswIr
He sought long time. but could not find
anybody who wanted lady from Rouen
He came back to the carriage very discon-
tentedlv, when, TO his intense astonishment, he
found Il crowd around the compartment where
the lady still sat He went forward to see
what was the cause of the excitement
Are you the man that travelled from Rouen
in this coupe?" said the policeman. Rg
" "Hs' YOU susows,aas iii ksy / desaS You
n hsy0 b gSsS d FIJI sss ss So She
lace groaned
The clergyman was speeches. with horror
He tried TO clear himself with all the earnest
ness of al innocent man, but this story was an
purse Of the poor woman and q bottle contain
ing pruSslc acid.
It was the bottle which DR.. de La Belle had
forced upon him in the train.
Mr. Lambert, stunned, half dead, allowed
himself to be carried to prison without resist
ance-he was past that A day or two later
he said:
Take me to Rouen: will unmask the vii
lEin; he can never face me-"
Two serSeauts de vile, with other employees
Of the police, in plain clothes, attended this
dangerous criminal to Rouen in the rail-
wav and drove to the house of Dr. de La Belle
Mr. Lambert was sure that at the sight of his
face the assassin doctor would confess all.
DR.. de La Belle was engaged at the moment
and kept them some time waiting. When at
last the police began to be troubled, the head
sergeant babe them be calm
1.-THE house is guarded" said he; she can
not escape"
Presently there entered calm, elderly gen.
tleman. with spectaclss, which he removed as
looked at them.
80 CT beg your pardon FOR Keeping you wait
ing said he, ''but did you want me? 1 am
DR.. de La Belle"
Mr.. Lambert trembled from head to foot.
An abyss opened before him, of which he
could not see the bottom. This was not at
all the man whom ne had met on Mount
ST. Catherine.
You are not DR.. de La Belle at ALL said
the unhappy man.
Il think that can prove that l am" said
the suave old doctor, smiling.
Alas! everything was against him. Tho
English clergyman had fallen into the most
terrible snare, laid by most accomplished
villain
They returned to Paris.
Il wish conld meet him again with his
white dog" said Mr.. Lambert, throwing his
hands in the air -
white dog, did you say:" asked the SER
Seaut de vile.
Yes"
"Ah!'
Some weeks passed, and the police became
convinced that Mr.. LAMBERT was innocent but
thew were vet waiting for the real villain.
Mr.. Lambert was taken blindfolded, and in
the night, to house. be knew not in what
street, where he, however, was we'll lodged,
and where he was allowed to read and write,
but strictly watched. e h
Shortly after hissnAw incarce "a lion, a valet
arrived with his clothes, and asked him re-
spectfullv 10 make his toilet 4 sergeant es-
corted him to close carriage and drove toward
the Champs Elvsees.
Look at everybody who passes" said he.
Mr.. Lambert looked, but saw nothing.
The next day the sergeant, elegantly dressed
came again IL an oUen carriage, and by the
sill If a coachman sat a white pointer dog.
y N have seen that dog BEFORE" said the
INT.
- tue GOS, Salu .hr. l1mD0rL
- calm. ana look about you" SAID the
IAN.
they looked in vain. They saw no
for the dog.
Ike night that crime was committed
- was found in Rouen without mas
said the sergeant de vile.
..'er the prisoner was requested to make an
..riNg tUi ct and was escorted to a grand
a.. IL a magnificent house i'll one of the best
pr o; Paris.
'Ypu are serving the ends of iustice.' said
the -p"Geant TO Linn. ''De patient and observe
tn" guests
He vas presenied to the lady of the house.
who received him very graciously and intro
dUHatl him to her Young daughter. He talked
with her aud looked at the guests but saw
nothing
Another week passed He went to another
ball in the same company; his young host,
Monsieur de F, seated himself befores him
OF large window, which lied half the room
1t was not long before Mr. Lambert heard
the we'll known voice of the s'rgeant of police
,4@hG in the most irreproachaNle of black coats
ard white ties, looked like Condo or q Mont
morenci) talking to gentleman near him of
hunting. .-.-...-....
ats long time since I've followed the
hounds" answered tha gentleman.
Mr.. Lambert darted from his seat 'It is
he!" said he. Tits DR.. de la Bells!"
''Be silent!" said Monsieur d.. F., s'be ST.
lent" and he held him in his seat by main
force 81
In moment they were Joined by the SER
geant de vile. T..
u have heard him; tits his voice." said Mr.
Lambert trembling all over
perhaps we are still wrong" said that i'm
persurbable individual. Stay here without
moving. I will draw the ,eurtaih NOOK at every
one who enters5with a lady ;whhn theAsuspected
passes, press my arm without swsrd."
sit Monsieur de Bocage ~ asked the host,
in low voice, of the officer.
Probably" said the policeman; che was
the lover of'the unfortunate Blanche Villers :"
behind the curtain, saw the well-known smil-
ing face and jaunty figure Of the doctor of
Rouen pass with Young lady on his arm. He
gripped the arm OF the officer. . ' '"'' 1
1T is he," said he, choking. The Sergeant
de Vile drew the curtain quickly. "The chain
is complete" said he; I'VE oaly wait for the
dog. Mr.. Lambert, your 2 Imprisonment
will be short. One more visit and you are
free"
The next day close carriage, with the white
pointer tied un1er the seat, called for Mr.
81 shall conduct you to his door, but you
must enter Alone" said the friendly sergeant
''You are not afraid?"
'Afraid!' said the Englishman 81 only de-
sire to kill him." aAl 80 ht..'
NO, no personal violence, please You
would spoil pretty job" said the off er
"Coachman, drive to the house of Monsieur de
de- Bocage, avenue Josephine"
= When Mr.. Lambert, pale as death, rang the
bell of the inner door Monsieur de Bocage, q
Partisan swell, just putting on his gloves,
opened it himself.
He started back Mortified, but soon COM
posed himself.
'tYou wish to SEQ me, sir?" said he.
''Yes, you wretched murderer said the
honorable and reverend Lambert. 81 do wish
to see you"
Monsisay de Bocags retreAted several steps,
'sYou are mad!" said he.
Il have come to unmask you, Villain"
'sYou are deceived, my brave gentleman
said NJ de Bocage, and, reaching behind him,
he caught up pistol and discharged it full in