The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-09
Continued from Yesterday
CHAPTER IL.

THE PLOT OF THE ANARCHISTS.
II was late in the day when Buckford
Wallace awoke from the deep and refresh
ing sleep he had found after his strange
and exciting experiences OF the night.
He was awakened by the touch of a
hand. His eyes opened 10 see, bending
over him, the same wolhike person who
had offered him the use OF the room and
bed.
"come, my young friend" said his
host. with what seemed 10 be intended
for friendly smile you have enjoyed
n good sleep That is well, but there
are other things TO think Of, eh -
For one brief moment Wallace won
dered where he was and what had
brought him there. Then ~ all came back
10 him, and he sprang from the bed His
smiling handsome face gave no indica-
tion to the animal eyes OF the other that
this young American might prove 10 be
the deadliest foe he and his fellow con-
spirators could meet
While Buckford dressed, his host sat
silently watching.
my friend" he said. you amaze me.
You are young, handsome, brave. why
should you wish 10 die2'
Waliace's lips opened TO say that he
was far from wishing 10 die when ne
remembered that his usefulness TO the
conspirators depended on his supposed
WEAKNESS OF life.
What is life after all?" he asked with
n good attempt at a gesture OF despair.
sIAst week / had money friends, every
thing. Today | have nothing. Death is
preferable 10 life or poverty.
Yes yes. that is so. But you had
chosen an ignoble way OF finding it.
Wallace wanted to laugh. His thoughts
while standing on the bridge had been
bitter enough. Who, at his age, suddenly
hnding himself penniless and with no
plans for the future. would not have had
morbid and bitter thoughts? But Wallace
was too brave a youth 10 seek death rs
n means OF escape from poverty. Ihs
sting over he would go TO work like n
man and earn his living. But In the first
hours of his disappointment he knew not
how TO start.
We'll" he replied. that Is all matter
of taste / don't see what difference IL
makes how we go'
But there is nobler use FOR llfe.
Think of the wrongs that are heaped
upon the heads of more than half ihe
world Think of the crimes and tyrannies
of the rich Think of the monstrous
wrong In the usurpation OF power by those
born TO thrones"
.sWen. but I'm an American"
do you think that Is a reason why
YOU should be deaf to the cries OF hu-
manity? Rather II Is n reason why you
should sympathlze with men of less fort
unate nations-the down-trodden ones OF
earth"
Wallace knew that this was merely pre-
liminary sparring. He knew the willy
conspirator was leading up to the matter
of lmportance--the plot against the
prince.
"Oh. what's the use theorizing?" he
grumbled THAT man OF your brother
hood met me on the bridge. | came here
with him. He said something about my
being of service. Now, why not come
out with II at onceY
The other hesitated
Are YOU sure that you ar ready.
that YOU feel sure of your self? Is there
no doubt of your inclination 10 work
for humanity at the cost OF your lifeY'
Wallace looked out OF the little un-
washed window.
II am as ready,"he said slowly, Ito lose
my life I'm the interest of humanity as
] was to end II in the Seine last night"
His examiner sprang from his chair
He did not notice any reservation In Wal
laces speech Men do throw themselves
into the Seine for various reasons. There
was no doubt In the minds OF any OF the
regular habitues at Jacques that Wal
lace had been on the brink OF death when
snatched from IL by the gentleman of the
cloak.
Make me one promise" said the owner
of the room Promise me you will not
attempt your life before this evening"
Buckford could scarcely restrain his de-
sire to laugh.
II promise" he said surlily. But it.is
long. I have nothing"
''Oh. as to that, Take this"
A purse was put into his hand.
''It makes the matter easier, said
Wallace. "A day without a sou! An
It was promising too much!'
my young friend" said the other, 81
feel for you. Suddenly plunged into pow
erty, unable TO find work, unable TO bel
or steal. nothing but starvation seems
before you. But. listen After I hav,
stated your case to my-to certain per
sons who are interested, IL IL possible
that you will receive n commission t'
perform certain piece OF work IN th'
interests OF humanity that is very dan
gerous. II you accept and perform thi
service faithfully, you may fnd at one
that long rest which seems TO desirable
II you escape with your life, you vii
no longer be suffering FOR money. Yoi
will have more than you know what {
do with. Gomez An opportunity IL be
fore you-an opportunity that would b
eagerly embraced by any OF a hundre
u
because they have not you gentleman
like appearance"
What do you wish me TO DO today?
asked Wallace
Keep your promise and return TO thi
place by O'Clock tonight
81 will"
"You need breakfast. Come with me.
They descended into the not overii
viting dining room OF the inn of n
Jacques, and breakfast was ordered.
"Isy the way" said Wallace carelessll
'1f return and do not find you, 10
whom shall ask?'
A quick, startled look came into N
eyes OF the conspirator.
Nov now" he said you must nc
be too inquisitive. One would think 20
were OF the bureau OF safety. When so
return, N am not in sight go simpl
20 M. Jacques and ask for the person, 1
whose room you slept last night"
Very we'll" said Wallace. lie grette
that he had said anything 10 arouse su'
picion.
While they were eating. another saun
sred In and Whispered 10 Wallace's con
panion. Buckford could hear now an
then a portion OF n whispered sentence.
"Arrivci--this hotel-and the princess
fncognito''
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