Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-12-16
CHAPTER XXI.

Although now immensely rich, M. de
Clameran resolved to make no change
In his style of living, but returned to his
apartments at the Hotel du Louvre.
Louis dream, the height of his ambition,
was to be ranked among the great man
ufacturers Of France. He was prouder
of being called "iron-founder' than Of
his marquisate. Louis now thirsted for
the homage Of the world. All the badly
digested humilations of the past weigh
ed upon him. He had suffered SO much
contempt and scorn from his fellow men
that he burned to avenge himself. AZ
ter disgraceful youth he longed to live
a respected and honored old age.
The first interview between the accom-
plices took place at the Hotel du Louvre.
Raoul, having practical turn OF mind,
said he thought they both ought to be
contented with the result already obtain
cd, and that it would be folly to try and
grasp anything more.
"What more do we wantT he asked
his uncle. eve now possess over a mill
ion; let us divide it, and keep quiet. We
had better be satisfied with our good
luck, and not tempt Providence"
But this moderation did not suit
Louis.
81 am rich," he replied, "but I desire
more than wealth. / am determined to
marry Madeleine; l swear she shall be
my wife In the first place, l madly
love her; and then, as the nephew of the
most eminent banker in Paris, at once
gain high position and public considera-
tion."
81 tell you, uncle, your courtship will
involve you in great risks"
81 don't care If it does. 1 choose to
run them. My intention is to share my
fortune with you; but l will not do so
till the day after my wedding. Made
leine's fortune will then be yours"
"You don't seem to anticipate any
difficulty In carrying out your wishes,
he said, discontentedly; "how are you
to account for your suddenly acquired
fortuneT'
1.-THE banker, his wife and Madeleine
must be informed that Menoul of Oloror
wished to leave his fortune to our fam
lily. Five days hence 1 will call on M
Fauvel, and confirm the notification sent
him by my notary at Oloron that the
money deposited In the bank now be
longs to me. l will ask him to keep the
money until I call for 1t, as have nc
occasion for 1t at present. You, who
are so distrustful, my good nephew, may
regard this deposit as a guarantee Of my
sincerity"
1--WE will talk Of that another time
Go on"
"Then I will go to Nine. Fauvel ant
say: Being very poor. my dear madam
necessity compelled me to claim YOU
assistance in the support Of my brother
son. who is also yours. This youth Il
worthless and extravagant.'
"Thanks, my good uncle"
"He has poisoned your life when h,
should have added to your happiness. HI
Ia constant anxiety and sorrow to you
maternal heart. l have come to offe
my regrets for your past trouble ant
to assure you that you will have no an
noyspce In the future. / am now rich
and henceforth take the whole responsi
bllity of Raoul upon myself. 1 will pro
vide handsomely for him."
as that what you call a scheme?"
"You will see whether 1t Is or moi
After listening to this speech. Madam
Fauvel will feel inclined to throw hersel
in my arms by way Of expressing he
gratitude and Joy. She will refrain
however, ~on account Of her niece. Sh
will ask me to relinquish my claim O
Madeleine's hand, now that I am rich
will roundly tell her, No. She has bee
promised to me, and l must insist upo
tbis one article of our agreement. Thi
must he the price of my silence. Ant
to prove that am not influenced b
fortune. l give you my sacred promis
that the day after the wedding / wi
settle on Raoul twenty-five thousand pc
annum.'" ~,
Louis expressed himself with sue
convincing candor that Raol, an artii