The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-02
AN EXPERIENCE.
A Curious Case That Happened in
Paris

Paris.
NJ. r. McVickdr, in Hdrper's Bdzdr
Interesting adventures have not been
numerous in my existence" Chester re-
marked from the corner of the sofa, placing
a large soft cushion behind her, and cross
ing her feet comfortably; but l can tell
you one that happened only last summer,
and which, think, is somewhat out of the
ordinary run, We were in Paris at The
time. One morning l went alone to my
bankers in the Rue - and drew some
money for my sister. AS l came out, /
recognized Mr.. Fairman, who was passing.
bowed, ana he Immediately joined me,
asking If l would allow him to accompany
me to my destination, whatever that might
be. / had known Arthur Fairmau slightly
for number OF years, and probably would
never have become better acquainted with
him had we not met in foreign land. There
seems to be fraternal feeling between
Americans abroad that in many cases
would not exist at home. At any rate, l
gave him the desired permission, and we
strolled along, enjoying the life and gayety
SO peculiar to the Paris boulevards At
the Maison D., where | had expected
him to leave me. he remarked that he would
be glad to wait while | tried on several
hats. Must confess that l was pluming
myself upon having made something of a
conquest of formerly Indifferent acquain-
lance. His patience was angelic, for after
three-Quarters of an hour he greeted me in
the same amiable manner, and asked me
to lunch with him at the Cafe Cambon.
Charming man! | reflected moment, then
accepted, as | knew returning home would
mean a solitary meal-at the best, hur-
ried, unsatisfying repast.
'As it was, l had an extremely pleasant
! time. We secured a table in one Of the
windows, and Mr.. Fairman almost immedi-
ately inquired il had ever been to Russia.
| think this was our principal topic of con-
versation. l was surprised to find him such
a Travelled, cultivated man and so interest
ing talker. The lunch was excellent, also
the company, and when he babe me adieu
| at the hotel, | am sure it was with sincere
| regret on both sides, particularly as he wns
! about leaving Paris for London, and our
renewed acquaintance would have to be
suspended until we met in New York. Ny
! sister returned from shopping expedition
later in the attern on, and | gave her O
| graphic account of how l spent the norm
| ing, concluding, And here ia the money
you wanted,' my hand gliding into my
| pocket. IL was empty My purse had
! disappeared without a tear in the material
to mark its exit. l had not taken it out af-
| ter leaving the bankers; of that / was all
most certain; therefore my pocket must
| have been picked en- route. ! remembered
a crowd of people in the Rue Daunou,
which jammed the narrow sidewalks, but
Mr.. Falrman had been behind me the entire
way. Could be help me. / wondered. My
sister advised me to write to him at once
Perhaps we could stop him before he left
| the city. l looked at the clock; it was
| striking 4. He leaves at g. | MUIR
INJURED hopefully. Il will send for him i'm
medately.' Then. remembering: But
don't know his address. Is it not provok-
| iugP / went over to the window, aud
| gazed absently out. l had been watching
passers>by for some time. feeling deeply de-
| pressed, when suddenly | caught sight of
Mr.. Fairman hurrying along on the oppo-
site side. What luck! Without word Of
explanation TO my sister, ran TO the door,
down the staircase, and into the street.
an few seconds l had overtaken him
and while trying t. regain my breath, man