The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-03


knowledges when he is in the wrong.
In this instance / am the offender;
aud natter myself that my past win
permit me to say so without being
accused OF cowardice or lack OF self.
respect I insisted upon seeing you
here instead Of in your study, he.
~ause, having been rude tc you in the
presence Of your clerks, / wished
them to hear hie apologize for my be-
havior OF this morning"
Clameran's speech was so different
from his usual overbearing. naughty
conduct. that surprise almost stupc-
fled the banker, and he could only
stammer
81 must say that was hurt by your
doubts. insinuations, suspicious Of my
honor
This morning" continued the mar
quis, | was irritated, and thought
lessly gave WY to my temper. AZ
though I am gr.ss headed, my dispo-
sition is az excitable as that Of a fiery
young man of 20 years: and / hope
you will forget words uttered in a
moment OF excitement, and now deep
ly regretted"
NJ Fauyel being a ldnd-hearted,
though quick tempered man, could APP
prcciate Clameran's feelings; and,
knowing that his own high reputation
for scrupulous honesty could not be
affected ~ any hasty or abusive Ian
guagc uttered by a creditor, at once
calmcd down before so frank an apol-
ogy, and holding out his hand TO
ciameran. said:
LET Us forget what happened, Mon
sieur."
1hey consersed in a friendly man
ner Tor some minutes and, after Cia-
meran had explained why he had such
particular hour of the morning,
turned e. leave, saying that he would
do himself the honor Of calling upon
Nine Favpei during the day
''That IL, II visit from me would
not be csasidered intrusive" he said.
with = SHADE Of hesitation. Perhaps,
after the rcuhlc Of this morning,
she does not wish TO be disturhed'
.0h. noln said the banker. ~come,
would cheer her mind. / shall be from
home all day, trying to trace this un-
fortunsts affair"
Nine. fauvel was IN the same room
where Raoul had threatened to kill
hinlself the night previous; She looked
very pale and IN as She nay on a sofa.
Madeleine was bathing ner forehead.
When M de Clameran was am
nounccG hey both started up ass II O
ahnatom had appeared before them.
Although Louis had been CAV and
smiling wnen ne parted from M. Eau
vel downstairs. he now wore melaI
choly aspect, as hG grayely bowed
and refused to seat himself in ID
chair which Nine. Fauyel motione
him to take.
"Hou viii excuse me, ladies, for ir
trnding at this time OF your aiii'
ton; hut I have duty to fulfill"
The two women were silent. The
seemed to be waiting for him 20 e.
plain Tie added in an undertoue;
II know ALL"
By an implorng gesture Nine. Far
vel tried to step him. She saw tha
he was about to reveal her secret
Madeleine.
But louis would not see this sc
ture tie turned his whole attentio
TO Madeleine who haughtily said
"Isxplaio yourself, Monsieur
'Only one hour ago" he replied.
discovered that Ilaoul last nigl
forced from his mother the key
the money safe, and stole 35OO'
francs"
Madeleine crimsoped with shan
and indignation. She leaned over q
sofa. and seizing her aunts wri
shools it violently, and in a hollo
voice cried;
1T IS false. is II not. aunt2 Speak
"Aiasl alasl" groaned Nine. Fa
vel "What have | doneg"
''You have allowed Prosper to
accused, cried Madeleine. You ha
suffered him to be Arrested and al
gruted for life"
"Nsrgise met" sighed Mime Fauv'
sHe was about to kim himself; ! "
80 frightened Then YOU hnow--PrS
per was 20 share the money he ga
Rnoul the secret word
Good heaven, Aunt. how could "
believe such falsehood as that2'
dameran interrupted them.
unfortunately what your au
says OF NJ Bertomy is the trath'
said. IN sad tone.
"YoW proofs, Monsieur; where q
yoas proofs"
"RnOurs confession
"itaoul Is false
THAT is only too true, but how
he fad out the word, il NJ Hertoi
aid aot reveal it2 Aud who left
mooney Ia the safe but NJ. Bertomy
Fhese arguments had no effect az
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