Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-07-28

Happened TO him, you may depend up
on II. He wanders about as if he had
lost his mind. Something certainly
occurred yesterday; his voice even is
changed. He is so harsh and irritable
that mademoiselle and Monsieur Iu-
Glen were wondering what could be
the matter with him. He seems 10 be
on the eve Of giving way to a burst
of anger, and there is a wild strange
look about his eyes, especially when
he lookes at madame. Yesterday ev-
ening, when Monsieur de Clameran
was announced, he jumped up and
hurried out of the room, saying that
he had some work TO do in his study -
triumphant exclamation from VI
Nerduret interrupted Nine. Gypsy. He
was radiant.
"Hein!" be said to Prosper. forget
ting his bad humor OF few minutes
before. "Heini what did I tell your
he has evidently"
Been afraid TO give way 10 his first
impulse; OF course he has. He is now
seeking for proofs of your assertions.
lie must have them by this time DID
the ladies' go out yesterday"
Yes, part of the day"
What becomes of Monsieur
Fauyel?"
The ladies took me with them: We
left Monsieur Fauvel at home"
Not a doubt of it," cried the Fat
man; he looked for proofs, aud
found them tool Your letter told him
exactly where to go. All, Prosper.
that unfortunate letter gives more
trouble than everything else togcth-
err"
These words seemed to throw a
sudden light or Nine, Gipsy's mind.
II understand it now" she ex-
claimed. Monsieur FauveI knows ev.
erything."
That is, he thinks he knows ev-
erything; and what he has been led
70 fear. and thinks he has discovered.
Is worse than the true state of af-
fairs"
That accounts for the order which
Monsieur Cavaillon overheard him give
to his servant man. Evariste"
What order?"
He told Evariste TO bring every
letter that came 70 the house. no
matter 10 whom addressed, into his
study, and hand them TO him. sayiry
that. IL this order was disobeyed. he
should he instantly discharged"
AT what time was this order Civ
emp asked NJ. Nevduret.
Yesterday afternoon"
THAT is what l was afraid Of cried
M. Nercurct. "Ie has clearly made
up his mind what course to pursue.
and is keeping quiet so a. TO ma!.e
his vengeance more sure. The cues
tion is, have we still time to counter
act his projects? Have we time 40
convince him thar the anonymous let
ter was incorrect in some of is as
sertions2"
He tried TO hit upon some plan for
repairing the damage done 10y Pros
per's foolish letter.
Thank You for your information.
my dear child" he said. after a long
silence. Il will decide at once whut
steps 20 take, for il viii never do 10
sit quietly, and let things go on in
this way. Return home without de-
lay, and be careful OF everything YOU
say and do; for Monsieur Fauvei sus-
poets you of hsinw In the plot. Send
me word of anything that happens.
no matter how insignificant il NAV
be.
1t WAS twelve o'clock. and NJ. Yer.
duret suddenly remembered that he
was hungry. He called Mime. Alex
andre, and the beaming hostess of the
Archangel soon placed a tempting
breakfast before Prosper and his
friend.
But the savory broiled oysters and
faky biscuit failed to smoothe the
perplexed brow of NJ. Verduret.
To the eager questions and com
piimentary remarks of Nine Alexan-
DIRE, he answered:
"Chut. chut! let me alone; keep
quiet"
For the first time since he had
known the fat man. Prosper saw him
betray anxiety and hesitation.
He remained silent as long as he
could, and then uneasiIy said:
Il am afraid Ihave embarrassed YOU
very much. monsieur"
Yes, you have dreadfuily embar-
raised me-" replied NJ. Verduret.
What on earth 70 do now, don't
knowl Shall ! hasten matters, or
keep quiet and wait for the next
move. And l am bound by n sacred
promise Come, We had better go and
advise with the Judge of instruction.
He can assist me- Come with me; let
us hurry"
TO BE CONTINUED.