Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-10
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then glanced at the name.
'Edouard Premier 1t fead, in dainty
script, written with a f1ne-pointed pen, not
engraved. In bearing, garb and manner
transplanted from the lower coast along
the swirling Mississippi to the dusty
streets of Washington.
What can / do for Mr.. Frenier?" in
quired Rex, in all courtesy. He could sim
extend no such welcome to the man In the
loud check suit. Somewhere, and recently
he had seen him before.
THE h-honor Of five meenits CONVERSE
tion," begged Mr.. Premier. and the two
were silently hidden to enter Ingranam
room. where. In few words, M trenier eA
planned that he was about visiting New
York after receiving the sanction OF the
State Department--that he came at the IN
stance Of his Uncle Philippe of baton
Rogue, lying dangerously. even critlcahy
Ill: that he was instructed to see john RAY
nor in his uncle's behalf, and that ne nao
read in the New York 'Erald a brief &C
count Of that gentleman's alarming illness,
and Of the assault upon and robbery OF
gold was tagged with the name of Philippe
Premier? and had 1t been intended for MIN!
1t was so? Grand Dieu, what OF misfor-
tune! And had there been other losses, as
rumored? But yes? o Ciel, what Of ca
lamity! But assuredly M. Raynor would
promptly make good the amount of which
M. Philippe Premier stood SO much In neeo.
OF this Mr. Ingraham did not feel authoriz-
{ ready to attend to business, and NJ Premier
could see him in person. But there was a
hitch. Edouard Premier had been too long
detained in Washington, assuring the De
partment of State that he was north In
no inimical role, neither as soldier SPY,
nor civilian foe-and now his uncle Is Ill,
very i'll, and appeal for his nephew to re-
turn at once. boat leave for norfolk
tomorrow evening. He must get his pass,
his safety guard and it Is essential he go
at once. But here was his good friend and
factor, Mr.. Blunt, late Of New Orleans,
but, being unionist, compelled TO come
north. Mr. Blunt has consent to go and
represent him in New York, and would call
on Mr.. Raynor with his credentials. All
Uncle Philippes letters will probably be
there awaiting him. but M. Raynor. who
would know Edouard at once. might not
know Mr.. Blunt at all. Therefore, they
would pray Of Mr.. Ingraham few lines
of Introduction. That would be all, and
with lighter heart Edouard could return TO
embrace his uncle and be a comfort to him.
Mr.. Ingraham would have the great amia-
bility?
Mr. Ingraham rose. You are both
strangers to me, gentlemen said he, calm
ly, If not coldy. But Mr.. Frenier's state
ment of the situation is so lucid that l am
moved to do as he suggests can, what
OF goodness! what of complaisance! from
Mr.. Premier, but Mr.. Blunt sat gloomily
expectant) 1T shall be ready for you at
the desk al 1880 tomorrow, if you will have
the goodness to call at that hour
"Ah, but tonight, tonight, pleaded tren-
Ter. Consider the imperative need of haste.
Mr.. Blunt should start by first train and be
there tomorrow evening"
ut would avail him nothing, SIR an
swered Rex, his suspicious fully aroused.
Mr.. Rayfor can no one for week
yet" and with that he bowed them out.
II told you So" said Blunt, they hur-
ried downstairs. He's had one lesson. and
I'll see he GETS then broke off short as
they turned sharp corner and came face
to face with Winn, most Unexpectedly re-
turning.