Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-26
CHAPTER xxi.

CHAPTER XXI.
Although now immensely rich, Nj. de
dJlameran resolved to make no change
Ian his style of living, but returned to his
apartments ut the Hotel du Louvre.
Louis dream, the height of his ambition,
was to be ranked among the great man
iafacturers Of France. He was prouder
of being called ''iron-founder' than Of
his marquisate. Louis now thlrsted Tor
the homage of the world. All the badly
digeSted humiliations of the past weigh
ed unon him. He had suffered so much
contempt and .scorn from his fellow men
chat he burned to avenge himself. At
Ter a disgraceful youth he longed to live
respected and honored old age.
The first interview between the accom-
gplices took place at the Hotel du Louvre.
Raou, having a practical turn of mind,
said he thought they both ought to be
.eontented with the result already obtain
ed. and that it would be folly to try and
grasp anything more.
What more do we want?" he asked
his uncle. I'VE now possess over mill
Son; let us divide it, and keep quiet. We
had better be satisfied with our good
Igucl, and not tempt Providence"
But this moderation did not suit
tE.ouis.
II am RICH" he replied, "but desire
more than wealth. l am determined to
snarry Madeleine; swear she shall be
my wife In the first place, l madly
Spve her; and then, as the nephew of the
most eminent banker in Paris, | at once
gain high position and public considcra-
Ron."
Il tell you uncle, your courtship will
snvolve you i'll great risks
Il don't care if it does. l choose to
run them. My intention is to share my
Ks, rtune with you; but 1 will not do so
hill the day after my wedding. Made
tIeines fortune will then be yours"
You don't seem to anticipate am
difficulty in carrying out your wishes,l
Ae said, dscontentedly; show are 20
10 account for your suddenly acquire
6ortune?" i
The banker, his wife and Madeiein
must be informed that Mcnoul Of Ololo
wished to leave his fortune to our fam
sly. Five days hence l will call on MI
tFauyel, and confirm the notification sem
him by my notary at Oloron that thl
money deposited in the bank now he
longs TO me- | will ask him to keep thi
money until l call for it, as | have nj
accession for it at present You, WHY
are so distrustful, my good nephew, maj
regard this deposit as a guarantee of mi
sincerity"
I'VE will talk of that another time
$50 on"
Then l will go to Nine Fauvel and
say: Being very poor, my dear MADAME
necessity compelled me to claim you'll
assistance in the support of my brother
son. who is also yours. This youth il
worthless and extravaganza.
Thanks, my good uncle
"He has poisoned your life when hi
should have added to your happiness. IL
IS constant anxiety and sorrow to you'll
maternal heart. l have come to offeI
4av regrets for your past trouble and
70 assure you that you will have no ami
uovauce in the future. l anu now richI
aud heuceGorth take the whole RESPONSE
aility of Raoul upon myself. l will prcI
vide handsomely for him.
as that what you call scheme?"
.You will see whether it Is or not
After listening to this speech, MADAME,
Gauvel will feel inclined to throw herself
I'm my arms by way of expressing hei
gratitude and joy. She will refrain
Soweyer. on account of her niece. She
will ask me to relinquish my claim on
sIadeleine's hand now that am rich.
\ will rounfly tell her, No. She has been
ssronised to me. and | must insist upon
sais one article of our agreement. This
must be the price Of my silence. And,
no prove that | am not Influenced by
Sartune, | give YOU my sacred promise
aaat the day after the wedding / will
settle ON Raoul twenty-five thousand per
snnum.
Louis expressed himself with such
ssSvincing candor that Raol, an artist
"a knavery, was charmed and astonisled.
Beautifully DONE" he cried. clapping
As hands with glee. That last SEN
mace win create a chasm between Mad
asae Fauvel and her niece The promise
Az fortune for me will certainly bring
ass mother over to our side
~ hope so.'' said Louis, with pre-
asnded modesty. but remember YOU
sanss scorn to receive any assistance
assn me. You must declare that You
wkH brave all privations. want, famine
mmen rather than accept a sou from q
Asss man whom you hate and desniss.
"a rou kunw Axactly THAT y0u