Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-12-13

goes, whatever comes OF It. What q
into the coop Of ducks. I am free! I
am free! But what a rent there is III
my coat. All, here comes a porter.
Now, don't be angry, my friend. I will
explain all. I am not a robber. There
is my card, and here is money for the
damage I have caused. I will tell you
the history of my adventure another
time, but now tell me the hour"
Nine o'clock"
Nine o'clock? IMPOSSIBLE! At what
station are we noW?"
NOisy-le-Sec.'
'Then the five o'clock train was not
an express?'
A express? Why, this is not a pas
senger train. Can't you see it is a
freight train?"
Il am lost! Oh, hi villain Schnick-
matt! He sent me as freight"
"Ah, in Paris at last. Cabman, drive
to the Rue de Ia Pepiniere and make
haste. l shall be somewhat late, but T
shall get there; yet in what a condi-
ton! / shall relate my misfortunes to
the Vicomtesse. She will laugh. But
Z Schnickmatz will not laugh when I see
him again. All, here we are!"
What! Is it you, Monsieur?'
Yes, my pretty Marie, it is I. Your
mistress?"
But Monsieur's dress is in disorder"
Il will explain that. The Vicom-
tesse-'
"And what an odor, Monsieur. One
would think you had just come from a
cheese factory!'
by Jove, you are right! But your
mistress waits me-"
| Yes, the UicoTntesse waited dinner
for Monsieur till haIf-past eight"
81 am a little late"
"a little! It is almost midnight"
"WeIl?"
"Well. 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"
81 was about to obey Madame, when
the bell rang. It was your friend, M.
de Gelabert. He offered to escort
Madame to the opera, and
and"
"Why, they went together
"The devil! gone to the opera with
Ge1abert! 1 Will join them! Adieu,
Marie"
"shall I not brush your coat and
take a stitch in it?"
81 have not time. Yes, I will go to
them, and if Gelabert-. But perhaps
they will not let me into the opera, for
Marie is right. I am a hideous object.
Fortunately, however, know the door
keeper OF the stage entrance, as I have
been there often to see Popotte of the
corps de ballet"
"From his corner I can see the aud
torium. The box of the Vicomtesse is
empty. I wonder if they have bee
here? I will ask M of the box open
ers. All, here is one. Tell me, has the
Vicomtesse de Buala been here this
EVENING"
Yes, she has been here and gone. She
left her box about ten minute ago
with a big blonde man.
"A big blonde man! It is Gelabert!
He must answer to me for this! He
must give up the Vicomtesse or fight.
and see."
Monsieur, you must have made a
mistake in the house. Mile. Popotte
does not live here
Her glance transfixeS me and her
words are like a blow from a horse
whip. Who could have told her about
Popotte? Gelabert, of course. Celia
bert! Oh, nothing but his blood will
wipe out our account"
EST 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 al
Meaux will every care and attention
No one knows of my adventure.
And what a charming adventure! ]
have carried on a Irritation with ducks
and cheeses; L have ruined my reputa-
ton at the opera; I have quarrelleG
with the Vicomtesse; I nave spent E
hundred louis in securing seconds anC
have a wound which will prolong fol
eight days my fortnight's arrest. Oh
yes, a charming adventure!
!, "Well, Schnickmatz, what now?"
ga letter and a bill, Monsieur"
GA bill? From whom? All, it is from
the transportation company.
: M. ROBERT DE DONVILLE, LIEU
7 TENANT PATH HUSSARS, DR..
! Damage to van C, train 32........F. 1
Breakage of glass and porcelain. 60
: Injury of food products............ 20