Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-07-14

~ scraped together enough money 20
defray the expenses.
Raoul appeared, and said that he
was in the greatest need of money,
being forced 10 pay debt OF two
thousand francs at once.
In vain they implored him TO wait a
few days, until they could with pro-
priety ask NJ. Fauvel for money. He
declared that he must have il now
and that he would not leave the house
without It,
But l have no way of getting IL
for you" said Nine. Fauvel. desper-
ately; you have taken everything
from me- have nothing left but
my diamonds; do you want them? II
they can be OF use. take them"
Sitting his better impulses. he said
harshly, TO Nine. Fauvel:
Give me the jewels; 1 will take
them 20 the pawn brokers'"
Nine. Fauvel handed him a box con-
tanning set of diamonds. 1t was a
present from her husband the day he
became worth million.
And so pressing was the want of
these women, surrounded by princelv
luxury. with their dozen servants.
beautiful blooded horses. and Jewels
which We're the admiration of Paris.
that they implored him TO bring them
some OF the money procured on the
diamonds, 10 meet their daily wants.
lie promised, and kept his word.
But they had revealed a new source,
mine to be worked; he took advan-
tage OF il.
One by one all Nine. Fauvel's lew
els followed the way OF the diamonds.
and when hers were all gone those of
Madeleine were given up.
The end was nearer than Clameran
supposed. Toward the latter part of
November Mime. Fauvel saw that 1t
was impossible to postpone the catas-
trophe any longer, and as last effort
determined TO apply to the marquis
for assistance
He received her with cold, studied
politeness, like a man who had been
misunderstood and had been unjustly
wounded.
After listening 10 her report of
Raours scandalous behavior. he be-
came very indignant. and swore that
ne would soon make him repent of his
heartlesSness.
But when Nine. Fauvel told of the
immense sums of money forced from
her, Clameran seemed COMPOUNDED, as
IL he could not believe il.
The worthless rascal" he ex-
claimed; the idea of his audacity.
Why, during the last four months
have given him more than twenty
thousand francs. which / would not
have done except 10 prevent him from
applying 20 you as he constantly
threatened TO do"
Seeing an expression of doubtful
surprise upon Nine. Fauvel's face.
Louis arose. and took from his desk
some receipts signed by Raoul. The
total amount was twenty-three thou
sand five hundred francs.
Nine. Fauvcl was shocked and
amazed
He has obtained forty thousand
francs from me-" she family said, so
that altogether he has spent sixty
thousand francs in four months"
Il can't imagine what he does with
it," said Clameran.
He appeared TO pity Mime. Fauvel
sincerely. he promised that he would
at once see Raoul. and reason with
him about the shameful life he was
leading; perhaps he could be per-
suaded 10 reform. Finally. after many
protestations of friendship, he wound
up by placing his fortune at her dis
posal.
Although Mime. Fauvel refused his
offer, she appreciated the kindness OF
IL, and on returning home said TO
Madeleine:
Perhaps we have mistaken his
character; he may be good man
after all"
Medicine sadly shook her head. She
had anticipated just what happened.
Clameran's magnanimity and gener-
osity confirmed her Presentiments.
Raoul came 10 see his uncle, and
found him radiant.
Everything is going on swimming
ly, my smart nephew" said Clam
eran, your receipts acted like
charm All, you are partner worth
having. l congratulate you upon
your success. Forty thousand francs
in four months"
Yes" said Raoul, carelessly. ~ got
about that much from the pawn
brokers."
"Peste. Then you must have nice
little sum laid by"
THAT Is my business, uncle, and not
yours. Remember our agreement. Il
will tell you this much; Madame Fau-
vel and Madeleine have turned every
thing they could into money; they
have nothing left, and / have had
enough of my role"
Your role is ended forbid YOU TO
hereafter ask for a single centime."
What are you about 10 do? What
has happened?"
The mine is loaded. nephew, and !
am awaiting an opportunity TO set
fire 10 it."
Louis de Clameran relied upon max
ing his rival, Prosper Bertomy, fur
nish him this ardently desired oppor-
tunity.