The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-03-15

to the Rue de Ia Pepiniere and make
haste" shall be somewhat late, but |
shall get there. Yet in what condition!
shall relate my misfortunes to the
vicomtesse. She will laugh. But
Schnickmats will not laugh when see
him again. All, here we are.
"What! Is 1t you. monsieur"
"Ycs, my pretty Marie, 1t Is I. Your
mistressp
"But monsieur's dress Is in disorder"
II will explain that. The vicomtesse"-
sand what an odor, monsieur. One
would think you had just come from
cheese factoryw
by Jove, you are right! But your
mistress awaits me-"
Yes, the vicomtesse waited dinner for
monsieur till half past g."
81 am a little late"
"A little! 1t is almost midnight"
"Well!"
SWELL as monsieur did not come, the
vicomtesse ordered me to disrobe her. 1t
was too bad, monsieur. She was greatly
disappointed"
go on, Marie; go on"
II was about to obey madame when the
bell rang. 1t was your friend, NJ. de
Gelabcrt. He offered to escort madame
to the opera, and
"And"
"Why, they went together"
"The devil! Gone to the opera with
Gelabert! l will join them. Adicu, Ma
rie."
"shall I not brush your coat and take
a stitch in it?"
II have not time" Yes, I will 60 to
them, and il Gelabert-but perhaps they
will not let me into the opera; for Marie
is right am hideous object. Fortu-
nately, however, l know the doorkeeper
of the stage entrance, as l have been
there often to see Popotte of the corps de
ballet"
From this corner I can see the audi.
torium. The box of the vicomtesse is
empty. wonder il they have been here?
l will ask one of the box openers. All,
here is one. "Tell me, has the Vicomtesse
de Buala been here this EVENING""
"Yes she has been here and is gone. She
left her box about ten minutes ago with
big blond man."
A big blond man! 1t is Gelabert!
He must answer to me for this! He
must give up the vicomtesse or fight.
Perhaps he is at her house. / will 50
and see.
"Monsieur, you must have made mis-.
take in the house. Mile. Popotte does
not live here"
Her glance transfxes me and her
words are like blow from horsewhip.
Who should have told her about Popottc?
Gelabert, of course, Gelabert! Oh, moth
ing but his blood will wipe out our &C.
COUNT
ought to give Gelabert his due. He
has acted handsomely throughout the
whole affair. After giving me a little
sword thrust In my left side, he has
re-established me in my quarters at
Meaux with every care and attention.
No one knows of my adventure.
And what a charming adventure! l
have carried on Irritation with ducks
and cheese; have ruined my reputation
at the opera; have Quarreled with the
vicomtesse; | have spent 100 louis in Sc
curing seconds and have wound which
will prolong for eight days my fortnight's
arrest. Oh, yes, a charming adventure!
"Well. Schnickmatz, what now?
"a letter and bill, monsieur"
"a bill? From whom? All, it is from
the transportation company"
Y. ROBERT DE DoNvrLLE, LIEUTENANT TwEsTY.rouRrH
HUssARs, DR..
Francs.
Damage to van G, train 32.................... IS
Breakage Of glass and porcelain. ............. 600
Injury Of food products. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 200
1913
Received on account. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 800
Balance due, Observation-Disclosures. 6lS