The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-06-26


or, to speak more correctly, was, o11ite
young, small and graceful, with 4
brown, or, rather, gold colored quad
room, complexion and the hands and
feet OF 8 child. She eyed her visitor
with the most disdainful surprise.
what do you want?' she said.
Il am charged, my dear madame, .
he answered in his humblest and soft
est tone, "by NJ. Bertomy to give YOU
this note.''
Fanferlot slowly drew Prosper's note
from his pocket and with bow pre-
sented it to Nine. Gypsy.
"Read," he said.
At a glance she read it's contents.
She turned very red, then very pale.
She trembled from head to foot. Her
limbs seemed to give way, and she tot
tered so that Fanferlot, thinking she
was about to fall, extended his arms
to catch her. Useless precaution!
Nine, Gypsy was one of those women
whose inert listlessness conceals in
domitable energy-fragile looking crea-
resistance are unlimited, catlike in
their soft grace and delicacy, especial
~ catlike in their nerves and muscles
of steel.
Explain yourself! What does all
this mean? Do you know anything
about the contents of this letter? Pros
per is to be arrested, accused of being
a thief?'
eyes, madame; he is accused of TAX
ing 100000 francs from the bank safe"
! 1T is false, Infamous, absurdw she
cried. prosper steal! It is absurd!
| Why should he steal? Is he not rich r.
IN. Bertomy is not rich. He has
nothing but his salary"
This answer seemed to confound
Nine. Gypsy.
But" she insisted, II have always
seen him have plenty of money. Not
rich-then''-
She dared not finish. But her eye
met Fanferlot's, and they understood
each other
NO." she cried, II regret to say that
Prosper would never have stolen one
cent for me! One can understand a
man who is trusted robbing a bank
for woman he loves, but Prosper
me. But I love him, and it is for me
to save him! I will see his chief, the
miserable wretch who dares to accuse
him. I will prove that he is innocent.
Come, monsieur, let US go, and prom
Use you that before sunset he shall be
free, or I shall be in prison with him. -
Nine. Gipsy's project was certainly
laudab1e and prompted by the noblest
sentiments. Unfortunately it was i'm
practicable. Besides, it would be going
counter to the plans of the detective.
"What will you gain by acting thus,
my dear madameY' asked Fanferlot.
Nothing. I can assure you that you
have not the least chance of success.
You will compromise Prosper. Who
knows if you will not be suspected as
his accomplish? M. Bertomy expressly
forbade such a course in his letter.
Nine. Gypsy remained thoughtful for
a moment, then a ray Of light seemed
to cross her mind, and she cried:
ooh, understand now! Fool that l
was for not seeing it before! But
where am to go?''
"Did not M. Bertomy say, my dear
lady, to the other end of Parasite a
boarding house or hotel?'
"But I don't know where to find
any"
Fanferlot seemed to be rejecting, but
he had great difficulty in concealing
his delight at a sudden idea that fash
ed upon him. His little black eyes
fairly danced with joy.
II know Of a hotel,'' he said at last,
'but it might not suit you"
'Where is it?''
"On the other side Of the river, Quai
st. Michel the Archangel. kept by
Nine. Alexandra"
Nine. Nina was never long making
up her mind.
"Here are writing materials. Write
your recommendation"
with these three lines" he said,
handing her the letter, "you can make
Nine. Alexandra do anything you
WISH"
every well. Now how am I to let
Cavaillon know my address? 1t is he
who should have brought me Prosper's
letter."
"He was unable to come, dear ma
dame," interrupted the detective. 'But
I will tell him where he can find you.''
Nine. Gypsy was about to send for a
carriage, but Fanferlot said he was in
hurry and would send her one. He
seemed to be in luck that day, for a
cab was passing the door, and he hail
ed it.
"Wait here" he said to the driver
after telling him that he was a detec-
tive, "for a little brunette who is pack
ing her trunks. If she tells you to
drive her to Quai st. Michel, crack
your whip. If she gives you any other
address, get down from your seat and
arrange your harness. will keep in
sight,
He stepped across the street and
stood in the door of wine store He