Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-02-02

beauty, she has chosen 70 conceal her
identity undcr the nom de plsme Of Miss
Rochofort.r
A random arrow often hits where n we'll
directed shot fails. "a certain man drew n
bow at a venture and smote the King be
tween the Joints Of his harness." And this
bow, drawn at q venture, sped It's arrow
straight to the mark, which was Louvait
and Leroi.
Those two worthless, In their eagerness to
got information relative to the mysterious
case, were In the habit Of perusing all ihc
prominent dailies. They both read the fore
going item, and Immediately arrived At tho
conclusion thatitfarnished the long-desired,
genuine clue
Putting this and that together, thcy made
keen and untiring researches, and each
separately arrived at the second conclusion
that no theory was 50 reasonable as the one
that LouFait about a month previously, had
written out and sent in to the head Of the
police department Of the governments
theory that Leroi by dlnt Of patient toll had
evolved some time later. To Louvait II had
come as an inspiration. But whatever tho
manner in which Il arrived, conviction re-
maincd with both. Each knew that he pos
sessed the right clue, and an angel from
Heaven could not have persuaded him TO tho
contrary.
A steamer was 70 sail from Havre the
very next day. Louvait resolved 10 risk all
and to take passage upon her. His assistant
was given sole charge Of affairs during his
masters absence.
LOuvait went 10 the steamship agent, and
was about 10 enter n fictitious name upon
the passenger list, when his attention was
attracted by the previous name-"Jacques
Larvo." He instantly recognized the hand
writing. disguised as II was. II was tho
alias Of his rival, jean Deroi, who, in thus
getting ahead Of him, had "bitten on his
own n0tsn
Lou All iolEed up rcflcctively, apparently
debating tho pros and cons Of some question
in his mind, putin reality carefully scanning
all the passengers.
Not twenty feet from him stood tall.
muscular individual observing him In an
apparently nonchalant manner. He was
smoking cigarette and carclessly Leaning
against pile Of baggage. Louvait instant
ly recognized Leroi in an exceedingly clever
disguise. lie saw, too, that tho latter had
penetrated his own disguise. Glancing back
at the sheet Of paper before him, he reflect
cd, but only for moment
A steamer Of the White Star line was ad-
yertised 20 leave Liverpool lato tho follow
ing afternoon. She was known rs one Of
the fleetest Of Atlantic boats, and. even II n
day lator in her start, wJuld undoubtedly
overtaxe and pass the French vessel.
Laying the pen down, he asked, in voice
lowered apparently that none should hcar
him, yet so distinct that the keen car Of Le-
roi could not fail TO catch IL:
when docs your next steamer gof'
''Next Saturday"
~ Will 20 then, instead Of to-day. Hero is
tho money for my passage"
Forthwith he proceeded 10 register his
namc in the list Of Saturdays passen-
gers.
With an absolutely expressionless face,
and softly whistling 10 himself, he went out,
casting seemingly careless glance at Le-
ROT That individual was deceived and could
scarcely restrain look OF triumph.
An hour later tho steamer sailed, and tho
deceived I,erOi had the satisfaction vi see
ing his great rival Jean Bouvait, left be
hind upon tho doclxs-iust as that guileless
creature took good care that he should.
Now for Liverpool! Just twenty six
hours behind the Vile de Brest, the Ger
manic steamed out Of Liverpool harbor with
Monsieur Jean Louyait among her nassen-
gers.
While these events had been going on,
Mr. Nebbitt was on the alert Contrary 10
his expectations, Fairfax had actually alb
Quoted the Princess. Now that his young
friend had been 80 successful In the be
ginning OF his hair-brained scheme, he was
anxious that the deaONsMeAt should be fully
as successful furthermore, his own un-
tarnishod reputation was at stake.
He knew well that both LOuvait and Lcrol
suspected him Of completely in the affair.
Both men had been imprudent enough 10
/ xrfatf In, haf aNl ffT xr-fN
gard 70 the matter. And he knew them 10 be
men Of immense resources, energy and dis
crimiratiop, and, accordingly, he took care
to post himself rs much as possible upon
their doings
Lattcrly tdoy had both been unusually
quiet Nebbitt suspected mischief.
One morning he came across paragraph
in London paper nearly eight days old. Il
was the item from tho pen OF the American
correspondent He read II, aud knew i'm
mediateiy what II meant. II meant that Le-
roi and Louvait were already on their way
70 America.
Putting himself In instant communication
with the police authorities at St. Malo and at
ST. Brieux, he learned from tho former that
L0uyait was 'absent and might not be back
for weeks" From ST. Bricux came a SINH
lar response as regards Lerol
i
Louvait being on their way 10 New York,
and also Of Mr. Nebbitt's sudden and impcr-
atiye telegram 70 his captain.
Lot us hear the adventures Of these two
enterprising Fronchmen.
The Germanic arrived in New York har-
Dor early one afternoon. As she was steam
! ing up the bay another weasel, flying the
French Gag, followed a short distance be-
hind her. LOuvait scanned tho vessel
carefully through a pair Of powerful field
glasses II was the Vile de Brcst, and
among her passengers he distinguished the
form OF his rival, I.erei.
Ali said he grimly 10 himself, "you are
clever, my friend, but have beaten you this
time"
Nevertheless, he was too cautious 10 pre-
sumo upon leroi's ignorance Of his presence
| in America. Jean Leroi invariably took
every conceivable precaution 70 ensure sue
cess, and none better than Jean Louvait
knew this.
He studied the Railway Guide Book. This
told him that the only proper route 10 Bar
Harbor was via the Fall River line from
New York 10 Boston; thence by way OF
either the Eastern or Western Division Of
the Boston a. Maine railroad 10 Portland,
Ne, whore 10 would be transferred 10 tho
Maine Central railroad, which route would
lead him directly 70 Bar Harbor.
One Of the Fall River steamers left Now
York At $50 p m, another nt 9; lb p NJ.
Ierol's extreme caution he knew would
lead that man 70 sail by the former. Gould
he himself only take tho latter, there would
be just time 70 run down 70 the dock where
the "NamOvnan was mOored, and there
make few invcstigaiione.
Again he Inspected the Railway Guide,
Passengers by The frst boat were due ln
Boston NJ $50 the next morning; those BY
thoeocond a. 900 a Must fifteen min
uies before the famous "Vestibulen train
left for Bar Harbor,
''Woil. ~ Lorol take tho 1rst boat, II no
Wanls 90 an risk myself By ne ucxh and
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