The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-12-12
SHAUO w ED.
How a Man Feels VI hen He Knows It.

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 Soon af C, Maxamilian had esta blished himself in Mexico landed in New York direct rom Paris. had been in France nine years but was American born ano American in all things. may have had a"Ffenchy look. Indeed l may have looked like French agent or diplomat At least, "Uncle Sam" seemed to think 50. He go, 1t into his head that had ar- rived in New York to sound" the north in regard to French occupation of Mex leo, aud he determined to watch me
 had no suspicion that such was the case, and had planned 10 CT y myself ip the big city for a couple of ~eeks. Two days after my arrival, as sat in the off e of the Astor house, reading a newspaper, l had the feeling that someone was look. ing at me. You have probably had th. same feeling. and have raised your eyes to 6no some stranger looking over you As 1 lowered my paper discovered spare, consumptive looking man of forty sztng me up. He dropped his e} es when l raj ed mine, and had scarcely taken in his points when l felt hatred for him It was more than aversion it was positive hatred. He seemed snakish to me- ana rather than endure his presence arose and passed out on the street
 My first call was at the general delivery window of the post. office. When l had given my name three letters were passed out to me. stood for moment looking at the chirography and postmarks, ana fellow had left at the off ;e. He had been looking over my shoulder.
 "Ah, beg pardon" he said in thin, piping voice, as he moved asi de for me
 if had not hated him for his looks should certainly have hated him for his volce. It did not strike me as queer tha, he should have followed me, out ltf the building saying to myself that would like to do him bad turn.
 l returned to the office and read my letters, and then took seat in the read ing room to answer them. They were letters from relatives, and there was no call for extraordinary precautions in an- swering them. As each epistle was 6n- ished enclosed 1t, directed the envelope in a plain, bold hand, and laid i, as,de. When the three were 6nished and ready to be stamped felt the presence ot that snake again. As turned to look behind me he moved away with cat-like step and disappeared in the office.
 "B.g pardon, sir, observed gentle man reading 8 newspaper at my right, "but that fellow acted In queer man. nsT.'
 How ?"
 "l believe he took down the address of your letters. He came in so noiselessly that never heard hlm."
 Do you know him3'
 "No."
 was thoroughly vexed, and at once proceeded to the tffice 10 call the fellow to account He had disappeared. 1 posted my letters and then walked up Broadway, the sights and scenes ot whio soon drove the man from my thoughts. At the corner cf Canal street vesi,4o!e F.enchman accose ed me in his native language and irquired for the ofice oi the French consul My prompt reply, in good French, delighted him, and he drew me aside for a short chat. We asked and answered various questions, and were on the point Of separating when my newly found friend lowered his voice and said:
 The devill Do they have spies in this country?'
 l wheeled about, and the snake, as l shall hereafter call him, was only t~o feet away. In my sudden anger raised my hand to strike, bu, a smiie crossed his evil fice. he bowed obsequiously. and holding up an unlighted cigar in his 6n- ger he sad:
 Fl was about to ask the gentleman tor light"
 "You can't have itp l savagely an- swered.
 weil-pardon my boldness," he said as he turned away to enier the pass
 That's a bad man." said the Ffench- man, as SC looked after him. " He kept edging up to catch our conversation, and l think he has been set to watch you
 began to think so, too, and was boil ing with anger. wanted to be sure Of 1t, however, betose letting myself loose and l determined to keep an eye open
 Alter standing on the corner . few moments hailed cab and was driven to Central Park. As alighted at Flfty- nisth sueet took caresul look about me, but there were no signs of foilos. ing caysi.ge Tben, ou fooe, proceeded to the Geological Gardens and enter tained myself there for as kour or more lust ax was about ready 10 90 down town felt that presence again. had leaned cantioa. Without making any