The Ocala evening star., 1905-07-15
LOVEATFIRST SIGHT.

woman.
If madam wishes corrected the
clerk, Il am sure that NJ Grigon
would allow the buckles 10 be sent TO
the hotel, certainly, yes"
But l do not wish him TO send 1t
to the hotel" replied Madam Mon
tressor. Il will call again tomorrow,
and then, perhaps. NJ. Grigon may be
in"
We thank you," said the clerk.
Madam Montressor left the jewelry
shop in the Rue Scribe and walked
ner a man who bowed gravely TO her
and fell easily into step at her side.
He was not there" remarked Ma
dam, briefly.
Too bad" said the man. "Anoth-
er day is lost
/ Yes" said Madam, and it is ex-
pensive, this staying at the Hotel
Ritz. How much is left now?"
About two thousand francs"
We'll, that's enough for another
week" mused Madam, as she and
/ her companion walked toward the ho-
/ tel
The following day Madam Montres-
sOr and the man walked into Grigon' 5
! shop again. The clerk who had wait
/ ed upon her came forward. M. Gri-
/ gUn is within" he said.
NJ. Grigon stepped forward. What
would it be that you wish?" he in
/ Quired.
: Then he looked at the young wom-
an. The man who accompanied her
/ strolled toward the door and stood
swinging his walking stick.
"My father" began Madame, Herr
! Rudolph Richter, wishes me TO select
the gift which he proposes for my
birthday. Yesterday your assistant
was good enough to show me a dia-
mond buckle which would please me-
Grigon stared at her again. Her
eyes dropped and faint flush came
into her cheeks under the steady
gaze.
Would it be the Burmah buckle?'
asked Grigon, finally.
Perhaps. The man did not say"
replied Madam.
Grigon turned TO a huge safe and
took from it tray containing gems
which an expert would have valued
at more than one fortune.
That is the one said Madame,
pointing to the most beautiful piece
in the tray.
That is the Burmah buckle" said
Grigon.
And it's price" inquired Madame.
Eighty thousand francs" said Gri-
gon.
Madame picked up the buckle and
held it to her throat. rs it WELL
there?" she asked, and her glance fell
straight into the eyes of GrigOn.
! Adorable" said the FreIchman.
Tomorrow" continued Madame
ais my birthday-the first since the
death of my husband-and my father
desires to give me what | like best
Now, If Monsieur would be good
enough to bring the buckle to the hotel
tonight | have no doubt that Herr
Richter will purchase it from him."
That evening Grigon went to the
Hotel Ritz. Herr Richter appeared
saying that his daughter was in the
garden. With Grigon he went in
search of her.
They found her in the balcony. Gri
gon seated himself beside her and
Herr Richter walked away.
Grigon took the wonderful gems
from the case. Il do not know" he
began, "if Madame understands love
at first sight. She has had the good
ness to tell me that she has been but
recently made a widow through the
unfortunate death Of her husband.
have seen Madame driving in the
BOis these many days, but until yes
terday when she came 10 my shop
had not known how much loved
her. If Madame will deign TO show me
the favor of hoping that | may ash
her to be my wife. then she will &C
cept from me the Burmah buckle il
token Of her favor"
Madame looked at him wOnderingly
Grigon laid the buckle in her hand
'It shall be as Madame wishes" h'
said. He bowed and bade her good
; night On the veranda he met Her
Richter. Il have asked you daughte
to be my wife" he said. and | hav,
. left with her the Burmah buckle 70
her birthday gift"
, Richter went back TO the balcony
Madame held up the buckle for hin
, 70 see.
That was easier than stealing it,
, he said, briefly.
Then he continued, What will yo
do? Shall We take the midnight tran
for Berlin"
No" she replied. II shall MARI
him. Then I sha,! give the gems I
, you
\ month later Grigon and Madam
Montress0r were married. She wOr
the Burmah buckle a. her throat. Tn
following day The papers told no,
Madame G~ir,D had Jaen robbed n