The Portland daily press., 1900-11-30

her from approaching the iuuicr0us
side OF the paternal character. And
even after NJ. Cambois had entered his
compartment his excitement did not
subslde until he had counted and re-
counted his small bundles, verified the
presence OF his portfolio, his watch, his
keys, his handkerchief and purse. when
he finally wiped the perspiratlon from
his massive forehead, heaved n sigh
and settled down In his seat His de-
sire had been fulfilled, for they had
the compartment entirely TO them.
selves. OF course M. Cambois himself
occupied fully quarter OF 1t and with
out fear OF mountaineering anybody
spread himself comfortably.
At the end of three hours they were
approaching Lyons, when the amiable
Cambols decided to take measures
which would insure the compartment
to himself and family until they reach
ed Paris, and with this end In view he
ndroltly scattered his bundles over the
cushions. and when the guard opened
the door and announced, "Lyon-Per-
rache, is minutes stopw M. Cambois
stationed himself before the door, OBJ
structing the view with his enormous
person, and the travellers who were
venturesome enough to approach the
Cambois compartment withdrew In
fear before the stalwart Notifications.
This soldierly maneuver would have
been entirely successful had NJ. Cam
bois remained only few moments
longer at his post, but just before the
train started, feeling sure of his tri-
umph, he threw himself back ON the
cushions, and just at that moment a
traveller appeared at the door.
"The compartment is full" angrily
cried NJ. Cambois.
mot entirely, believe" was the Inn
perturbable reply of the newcomer.
There are STILL think, four or FIVE
places" and without paying further
attention to the irascible Cambois the
late arrival. who was a tall, handsome
young man of distinguished bearing
and faultlessly attired, TRANQUILITY in
stalled himself In the last corner of the
compartment directly opposite to Eu-
genie. He then took out from his ele-
CANT travelling bag package of news
papers and began to read. apparently
as oblivious of the Cambois family as
though the estimable trio had remained
at Chantenay-lez-v aueluse.
The position assumed by the hand
some young traveller, vis-a-vis to the
Camhois family, would probably have
lasted until they reached Paris had not
the mass of bundles placed above Eu-
genie's head fallen suddenly to the
floor. when the beauty Of Chantenay-
lez- Yaucluse gave a pretty little
scream like the cry OF a frightened
bird. The young man came calamity
to the rescue and, after gathering up
the bundles. inqnired with polite con-
Germ if his fair neighbor had been hurt.
He then resumed his seat, but he did
not resume his reading, for the acct
dent had drawn his attention to the
beautiful Eugene. and he evidently
decided in his own mind that II was
far more interesting to study this pref
ty tableau-viyant placed before him
than to plunge again into the study of
political questions.
NJ. Cambois. touched by the obliging
ness of his travelling companion, which
had permitted him to remain tranquil
ly in his place without even disturb
ing himself, suddenly felt his anger
subside and, giving way to his ever
expansive nature, began an animated
conversation with his new found
friend. The young man listened with
polite attention, responded when occa-
sion required, but kept his eyes fixed
ON the daughter. Before the train
reached Dillon NJ. Cambois had inform
ed his new acquaintance where he re-
sided, his occupation, his name and
many other minor details. At each
announcement the traveller simply said,
"Ahr And even when NJ. Cambois
announced with a certain amount of
pride that he represented at Chan
tenay-lez- Vaucluse the important house
of Legacy & Co. of Lyons the an
nouncement was followed by the usual
exclamation. Though the young man
was extremely amiable and polite, he
confined his conversation to generall-
ties and never once did he allude to his
place of residence or his occupation.
At Auxerre NJ. Cambois confded to
his new friend that he was going to
Paris with his family to visit the ex-
position, and for awhile the exposition
became the principal topic of converse
tion between them. and as the young
man had already visited many Of its
wonders he was able to give the Cam
bois family some valuable pointers.
81" said Mile. Eugene, IAN anxious
to visit the Palace of Costumes"
"And IT, timidly echoed Mime. Cam
bois, 1.-THE Hall of Festivals"
And / the moving sidewalk" ex-
claimed the diffusive NJ. Cambois. ITO
think of circulating about without the
trouble OF movingl All, mon ami,
what marvellous invention: To-mor-
row morning at 10 sharp we win take
this wonderful sidewalk IN"
This bit of information was evident
ly most welcome to NJ. Cambois' young
companion. who began at once to ex-
plain to the enthusiastic old gentleman