Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-21
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Master Joseph continued his report.
yesterday after dinner my master
decked himself out like bridegroom.
I shaved him, curled his hair and per-
fumed him with especial care, after
which l drove him to Provence street
to call on Nine. Fauvel"
"Whatv' exclaimed Prosper, "After
the insulting language he used the day
of the robbery did he dare go to the
house?'
EYES,, monsieur; he not only dared
this, but he also stayed there until
midnight, to my great discomfort, for
l got as wet as rat waiting for him."
GLOW did he look when he came
out?'' asked NJ. Verduret.
"Less pleased than when he went in.
After grooming my horses and putting
away my carriage l went to see if he
wanted anything. found the door
locked, and he swore at me through
the keyhole."
Ills that ALP" questioned NJ. Verdu-
ret.
"All for yesterday, but this morning
my master rose late, still in a horribly
bad humor. At noon Raoul arrived,
also furious. They at once began to
dispute, and such a row! At one time
my master seized the other by the
throat and shook him like a reed.
thought he would strange him. But
Raoul drew from his pocket sharp
pointed knife. the sight of which made
my master drop him in hurry"
"But what did they say?''
'Ah, there is the rub" said Joseph
piteously. 'They spoke English, so
could not understand them. But I am
sure they were disputing about mon
ey."
"How do you know?''
because learned at the exposition
that the word argent meant money in
every language in Europe, and this
word they constantly used in their con-
versation.''
M. Verduret sat with knit brows.
talking in an undertone to himself, and
Prosper, who was watching him. Won
dered if he was trying to understand
and construct the dispute by mere
force of reflection.
"When they had done fighting" con-
t1nued Joseph, 1.-THE villains began to
talk in French again, but they only
spoke of trifes--a fancy ball which is
to be given by some banker. When
Raoul was leaving, my master sad,
Since this thing is inevitable, and it
must take place today, you had better
remain at home, at Vesinet, this even
ing Raoul replied, Certainly"
Night was coming on, and the room
was gradually filling with men, who
called for absinth or bitters, and
youths, who perched themselves upon
high stools and smoked their pipes.
1T is time to co." said NJ Verduret
to Joseph. "Your master will want
you. Besides, here is some one who
wishes to speak with me- l will see
you tomorrow"
The newcomer was no other than
Cavaillon, more troubled and frighten-
ed than ever. He looked uneasily
around the room, as if he feared the
whole Paris police force to appear and
carry him off to prison. lie did not
sit down at NJ. Verduret's table. but
stealthily gave his hand to Prosper
ind, after assuring himself that no
one was observing them, handed Nj.
Eerduret a package, saying:
"She found this in cupboard"
1t was Il handsomely bound prayer
book. NJ. Verduret rapidly turned over
the leaves and soon found the pages
from which the words pasted on the
letter received by Prosper had been
cut
81 had moral proofs" he said, hand
ing the book to Prosper, "but here is
material proof sufficient in itself to
save YOU"
At sight of the book Prosper turned
pale as ghost. He recognized this
prayer book instantly. He had given
it to Madeleine in exchange for the
medal. On the fly leaf Madeleine had
written. souvenir Of Notre Dame de
Fourvieres, II January. 1866"
"This book belongs to Madeleine!"
he cried
NJ. Verduret did not reply, but walk
ed toward young man dressed like a
wine merchant, who had just entered
the room. He glanced at the note
which this person handed to him and
fastened back to the table.
Il think we have got them now!' he
said excitedly.
Throwing a five franc piece on the
table and without saying word to
Cavaillon, he hurried Prosper from the
room.
"What fatalityv' he said as he has
tened along the street. 1--WE may miss
them. l fear we shall reach the St.
Lazare station too late for the St. Ger
main train.'
For heavens sake, where are you
&oing?" asked Prosper.
"Come on. We can talk on the way"
Reaching Palais Royal place, NJ.