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

CHAPTER XXII.
Although now immensely rich, NJ. de
Glameran resolved to make no change
Isn his style of living, but returned to his
apartments Mt the Hotel du Louvre.
Louis dream, the height of his ambition,
was to be ranked among the great man
lRfacturers 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 humiliations of the past weigh
ed upon him. He had suffered so much
contempt and ,scorn from his fellow men
chat he burned to avenge himself. At
Ter disgraceful youth he longed to live
q respected and honored old age.
The first interview between the accom-
lplices 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
ed, and that it would be folly to try and
grasp anything more.
What more do we want?" he asked
iAis uncle. I'VE now possess over mill
Son; 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
Iouis.
Il am RICH" he replied, 'but I desire
more than wealth. l am determined to
snarry Madeleine; l swear she shall be
sny wife! In the first place, | madly
Cove her; and then, as the nephew of the
most eminent banker in Paris, | at once
gain high position and public considcra-
Hion."
Il tell you, uncle. your courtship will
snvolve you i'll great risks
Il don't care if it does. l choose to
frun them. My intention is to share my
i, rtme with you; but l will not do so
EiIl the day after my wedding. Made
ileine's fortune will then be yours"
You don't seem to anticipate any
difficulty in carrying out your wishes"
Ne said, discontentedly; show are you
30 account for your suddenly acquired
fortune?"
The banker, his wife and Madeleine
nust be informed that Menoul Of OloIon
wished to leave his fortune to our fam
sly. Five days hence l will call on NJ.
Fnuyel, and confirm the notification sent
aim by my notary at Oloron that the
money deposited in the bank now be-
longs to me. | will ask him to keep the
money until l call for it, as have no
accession for it at present. You, who
are so distrustful, my good nephew, may
regard this deposit as guarantee Of my
sincerity"
1--WE will talk of that another time.
s,o on
Then | will so to Nine. Fauvel and
say: Being very poor, my dear madam,
aacessity compelled me to claim your
assistance in the support of my brothers
son. who is also yours. This youth is
worthless and extravaganza
Thanks. my good uncle
HE has poisoned your life when he
should have added to your happiness. lie
IS a constant anxiety and sorrow to your
maternal heart. l have come to offer
&y regrets for your past trouble and
No assure YOU that YOU will have no an
1oyauce in the future. | am now rich,
aud henceCorth take the whole RESPONSE
aility of Raoul upon myself. l will pro-
vide handsomely for him
ais that what you call 4 scheme?"
You will see whether it is or not.
After listening to this speech, Madame
Tauvei will feel inclined TO throw herself
en- my arms by way of expressing her
gratitude and joy. She will refrain,
Aowever, on account of her niece. She
will ask me to relinquish my claim on
sIadeleine's hand, now that | am rich
. will roundly tell her, No. She has been
gromised to me- and | must insist upon
Mis- one article of our agreement. This
amuSt be the price of my silence And,
10 prove that l am not influenced by
S,rtune. give you my sacred promise
shat the day after the wedding | will
settle on Raoul twenty-five thousand per
snnum.
I.ous expressed himself with such
ASNvinciug candor that Raol, an artist
aa knavery, was charmed and astonisled.
Beautifully DONE" he cried. elapping
Us hands with glee. THAT last sen
mace viii create a chasm between Mad
Asae Fauvel and her niece. The promise
~ fortune for me will certainly bring
asy mother over to our side
x hope so" said Louis, with pre-
asaded modesty. But remember YOU
ssuse scorn TO receive any assistance
2sasa me. You must declare that YOU
swkG brave all privations. want. famine
sssA rather than accept a sou from q
Aass man whom you hate and despise.
sEs you know exactly what yeu are to