Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-24

How awful! The clerk was the first to collect
and became voluble ana excited.
Observation-Disclosures is it? zis william succumbed
to fit OF fren of Monsieur, who is gomez"
Monsieur did know
But somesing must be done immediament vera
queec What is the desire of Monsieur that is to be done
Mr.. Blount considered. Obviously there was but one
to pursueto assistance at and make
out the necessary papers for shipment The agated clerk
departed his errand After wpirg his brow several
more times Mr.. Bount reflected that TO of sens
by the position of consul is unsued He wished that
he had RETAINED from expressing the kindly sympathy for
the Browns with which his heart had been filled at the
recital of their various deutes but ct that time he had
expected them all to depart for the orient.
To visit the Hotel de Breagne seemed to be the first
imperative duty, and in Mr. Bloun approached
the proprietor in regard to the Browns.
Out Monsieur ills sont touts parts matin II fat
beau, n'est-ce-pas, Monsieur"
He was rubbing his plump hands together and bob
bling and down most graciously Evidently he did not
know Mr. Blount requested permission to visit the rooms
of the Browns.
"ou, Monsieur; certainement. They are not yet
ranged ordre; Monsieur will excuseT
Monsieur would excuse. Behold. shortly, the excited
clerk who arrives in state of despair The undertaken
will not Gomez 1t is irregular written order he must have;
the BIRTH age parentage Of the deceased and other
things
Mr. Bount considers hastily 1t seems necessary to in
form Pigot, proprietor. who upon being told the
facts evnces the liveest not unmxed
with anger and suspicion.
" Mais Monsieur, &c Browns, all go this morning!
Re body of NJ William in hotel encore an not knOwl
Eempossibc!"
He shows excited desire to hasten events and
ises his immediate assistance Mr.. Bount then in
person the undertaken who however understands only
clearly the formates to be observed his
- OF what did son of re fren of Monster die?'
Mr.. Blount thinks it was the renrt.
"out, lie ceur; cest possible Et lie certhcat? Mon
sieur az"
Mr. Blouns dignity Is tried but he endeavors to make
the singular unusual his
cessity The man scowls. then inqures
Il chef police, il sat?'
The police did not know.
Bien! The undertaken will make known to him the
case. Perhaps something be done
Bloun returns to his office find there anxious
keeper, red Of face and imperative
WIN Monsieur have the goodness remove the body
his friend once? 1t will njure the hotel
should it become known"
Yes yes: It shall be done at once
With dsconcerting promptness appears high
official Sarniaca, accompanied by an equal
Iy impressive under-ofhCial both large, and neat and
grave military salute, indicative of the great re-
spect which they have hitherto regarded Mr. Blount
they themselves and draws forth paper of some
carefully sharpens pencil and shuts his knife with
an irritating snap.
Amos BlosInt"
CThe larger gaudier of the interrogates,
the other slowly writing down MT Blounts perturbed re-
plies)
The sex Of Monsieur
Male"
The age?'
Fifty-seven."
Monsieur is baptized?"
Yes"
C.. Lordl in smothered tones) don't knowl"
Pendant Fenfance, peut-etre?"
Out"
"Mare?"
Out"
a quel age?'
Great Scott! 25-no. "a"
Des enfants?'
Combieng"
Cinq"
Les ages enfants de Monoieur2
o. my! Quinze IT vngt'
The of the wife OF Morsieur?'
Susan"
wife OF Monsieur is baptized?"
Here Mr.. Blounts patience way His knowledge of
perfect but he in his wrath thumped
upon table, made It clear that whatever pertinent
questions TO be answered must be at with
further delay.
The large official looked at his colleague seemed
assent, but when Bount had seated
himself
The wife of Monsieur is baptzedY he inquired just
II nothing had happened!