Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21
CHAPTER LII.


prisoner to prison, but he asked his prin-
cipal to let him proceed in another di-
rection. He wanted to secure the note of
Bertomy's which he knew to be in Ca
vaillon's charge. The easiest way was
to arrest him, but he might refuse to
betray who the Gypsy" was, and, on
second thought, the detective concluded
to dog the envoy until he could catch
him in the act of delivering the note.
This was but play to the detective. Fan
ferot waited long time, but did not
wax impatient. Finally, about one
o'clock, he saw Cavaillon rise from his
desk, change his coat and take down his
hat.
VERY good!" he exclaimed, my man
is coming out"
In another moment the clerk came
forth, and after slight hesitation in
choosing the shortest route, he darted off
at such smart pace that the Squirrel
had much to do to keep up with him. On
reaching the Rue Chaptal Cavaillon
suddenly stopped and entered the house
numbered 80. %
He had scarcely taken three steps up
the narrow corridor when he felt touch
on his shoulder, and, turning abruptly,
found himself face to face with Fanfer-
lot. He recognized him at once, and
turning very pale, he loked around for
means Of escape. But the detective bar
red the passageway. Cavaillon saw that
he was fairly caught.
"What do you want with met" he ask
ed, in a voice tremulous with fright
you will be kind enough, my dear
monsieur" said Fanferlot, "to excuse the
that NJ. Bertomy threw you a note this
morning. And l am sure you will be
kind enough to give it to me-"
Never exclaimed Cavaillon; and,
believing the moment favorable, he sud
denly attempted to jerk his arm from un-
der Fanferlot's and escape. But his eff
forts were vain; the detectives strength
was equal to his suavity.
Don't hurt yourself, young man." he
said. "If you persist in being so obsti-
nate, shall call two policemen, who
will take you by each arm, and escort you
IN the commissary Of police; and, once
more. shall be under the painful neces-
sity Of searching your pockets, whether
you will or not"
Cavaillon was devoted to Prosper, and
willing to make any sacrifice in his be.
half; but he clearly saw that it was
worse than useless to struggle any longer
as he could not have time to destroy the
note.
81 am in your power" he said, ant
then suddenly drew from his pocketbool
the unlucky note and gave it to the de
tective. Fanferlot trembled with pleas
ure as he unfolded the paper. Then h,
read as follows:
Dear Nina-Follow my instructions in
stantly without a moments hesitation
On the receipt OF this note, take every
thing you have in the house and estab
lsh yourself in furnished lodging at tn,
other end OF Paris. DO not appear II
public, but conceal yourself as much a
possible. My life may depend on you
obedience. | am accused of robbery
and am about to be arrested. Take witt
you five hundred francs, which you viii
find in the secretary. Good by.
"This Madame Nina Gypsy Is doubt
less n friend of NJ. Bertomy?" he the
asked; "and she lives here?'
"You know it well enough as you sa,
me go in"
Exactly; and which floor, IL yo
please"
"On the first"
During this colloquy, Fanferlot ha
folded up the note, and slipped it into hi
pocket
"a thousand thanks, monsieur, for tn
information; and, in return, will r,
lieve you OF the trouble of executin
your commission. With your permission
will myself take this note to Madam
Gypsy. Now, you had best take m
advice and return to your business"
The poor fellow had no sooner turne
the corner Of the street than Fanfcrl,