The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31

Charles was lost In thought, and
after while began 10 mutter to him.
self: 'Callaca-Boulevart du Temple
observation-disclosures night.
Shall 1 disclose the scheme and get a
rewardP BAIL too paltry. / would
rather have the diamonds and am in
their line of business exactly. 1 must
think.
Monsieur Michel CalIaca had a mag
niicent wareroom on the Boulevard de
Sevastopol, where he kept silverware
and articles of virtue for his aristo-
cratic customers.
The day following that on which the
conversation above recorded occurred,
in the wine shop on the Rue Saint
Antoine, stylish couple drove up to
the door Of Callaca's wareroom. A
servant in plain livery descended from
the box, opened the door of the coupe,
and assisted tall gentleman, Of mill
tary appearance, to alight. He wore q
capacious frogged cloak, below which
trowsers Of military cut were observa-
BILE. Accompanied by the servant, he
entered Monsieur Callaca's store, and
was obsequiously met by that GENTLE
man.
Il am the General the Coun t
Coligny,' the stranger said, and desire
to purchase set of diamonds for the
Countess, my wife,
Certainly responded Monsieur Cal
laca; do you wish to select them nowP'
4 do was the answer; the Countess
Is to attend reception at the Marchion-
ess de B-'s this evening, and 1
desire her to wear them on that occa-
sion.'
I regret that l have only diamonds
of low grade on hand at present, ,
said Monsieur Callaca. 'as l keep all
my more valuable jewels in another
place. 1 will, however, have them
here for your inspection in two hours
time. If that will do
You can desert be them to me, can
you not?' asked the General.
4 can do so, Of course was the
reply, but you could hardly get an
accurate idea of them without seeing
them.
4 am content. I have heard from
my friends of your excellent judgment
in such matters, and will rely upon it.
Thereupon Monsieur Callaea describ-
ed to the General magnificent set of
diamonds, which he valued at 75, 900
francs. The General expressed salts
faction and calling his servant said:
Il happen to have a sufficient sum in
my safe. Robert, take cab and go 10
your mistress and say desire her to
give you my small metal box out of my
safe. Bring 1t hither as soon as possible,
for I shall await your return
Robert was about to leave, when the
General recalled him and said:
'Stay--you may need a note. Get
my pencil.
Thereupon the servant loosened the
cloak which was fastened across the
Generals chest and produced a gold
pencil case from vest pocket, at the
same time throwing back the cloak and
revealing two empty sleeves hooked to
the front of his surtout.
Monsieur said the General, with a
bow. 'Ihave not been able,to write since
the battle of Sedan. Will you kindly
write the note for mep'
With pleasure, said the broker, and
the servant handed the golden pencil
case to Monsieur Callaca.
write, this, if you please, monsieur,
said the General: My dear Marie
"A coincidence exclaimed the
broker; that is my wife's name.'
'Monsieurp' said the General, with
an air of dignity
Nothing, Monsieur le General, was
the reply; 4 was simply struck with
the fact that Marie is the name of my
wife,
'Ah, 1t is a common though a very
sweet name, the General said in soft
tone. Are you ready, Monsieurp GoodI
My dear Marie. Be SO good as to give
the bearer the small metal box In my
safe.'
And tie name, MonsieurP' inquired
the broker.
'Massillon Coligny-but use only the
initials, NJ. G.. if you please.
Excellent that will do said the
General, as he leaned over and watched
the broker put the initials at the end
of the note. Now, he added, If you
will kindly put it in an envelope
with pleasure, said the broker; and,
having done so, he waited with the
pencil in his hand to address the
envelope
THAT Is no consequence, said the
General; my servant will carry it,
Then the broker handed the envelope
to Robert, who Immediately quilted the
place.
While the General was awaiting the
return of his servant, Monsieur Callaca
exhibited for his inspection several
beautiful articles of virtue, which he
greatly admired and agreed to buy.
When half an hour had passed, the
General expressed impatience at his
servants prolonged absence. When
nearly an hour had elapsed he said:
The Countess must be engaged with
visitors, and will drive home and pro-
cure the money. That would have
been the best thing in the first instance,
no doubt.
Then he left the store, got into his
coupe and was driven off.
Two hours passed, and he did not |