Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27

But what could he do now Mt this
late hour? He could not imagine He
walked dejectedly back to the Quai
st. Michel, and it was half past II
when he reached his own door.
Has the little one returnedT he
inquired Of Nine. Alexandra the in
slant she opened the door for him.
mo, but here are two large bundles
which have come for her"
Fanferlot hastily opened the bun
dies. They contained three calico
dresses. some coarse shoes and some
linen caps.
The detective could not reprcss
cry. "Wcll" said he. "now she is go
ing to disguise herself. Upon my
word, | am getting puzzledH
When Fanferlot was sukily walking
down the Faubourg st. Martin, he had
fully made up his mind that be would
not tell his wife of his discontinue,
but once at home. confronted with II
new fact of nature TO negative all
his conjectures. his vanity disappear
ed. He confessed everything hopes
60 nearly realized. his stra nge mis-
chance and his suspicious. They talk
cd the matter over and finally decided
that they would not go to bed before
the return Of Nine. Gypsy, from whom
Nine. Alexandra was determined to
obtain an explanation Of what had
happened. But would she return? At
/ o'clock the worthy couple were about
giving up all hope Of her temperance
when they heard the bell ring. At the
sound of the bell Fanferlot slipped into
the closet, and Nine. Alexandra re-
manned in the office to receive Gypsy
Here you are, my dear child.' she
cried. "Ah / have been so uneasy
about your'
Thanks for your kind interest. ma
dame. Has anything come for mei'
Poor Gipss's appearance had strik-
ingly changed. She was very sad. but
not. as before. detected. TO her melan-
/ choly Of the last few days had sue
/ ceeded firm and generous resolution,
which was betrayed in her sparkling
eyes.
Eyes. two bundles came for You.
Here they are. | suppose you saw Vi.
Bcrtomy's fricnd:'
Eyes. madam md his advice has
SO changed nay plans that, | regret TO
say. | must leave you tomorrow"
Tomorrow. Then something must
have happened"
"Oh, nothing that would interest you,
madame"
After lighting her candle at the Gas
burner Nine. Gypsy said Good night
in very knowing way.
"What do you think Of that, Nine
AlcXandre?' asked Fanferlot, emery
Ing from his closet.
ut is incredible, This girl writes tc
NJ. de Clameran to met her here and
then does not wait for him"
"Evidently she mistrusts us. She
knows who I am
This friend of the cashier must
have told her"
"Who knows? I shall end by hciev.
ing that | am among gang of thieves
They think am on their track and are
frying to escape me. | should not be
at all surprised if this girl has tho
money herself and intends to run of
with it tomorrow
"That is not my opinion. But lister
to me. You had better take my advic,
and consult NJ. Lecoq."
Fanfcrlot paused to think.
every well, | will see him, just fol
your Satisfaction; because | know
that if | have discovered nothing nci
ther has he. But if he undertakes tC
he domneering l will make him know
his place
Nevertheless the detective passed AZ
uneasy night. and at g o'clock the neXt
morning he was up-it WIS necessary
to rise very early if he wished to catCl
NJ. Lecoq at homeland, having re
freshcd himself by Il cup of coffee he
directed his steps toward the dwelling
of the celebrated detective.