Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-05-26

| a woman can watch the man upOn
whom her fate depends. but it has al
ways been in vain. lie is kind and in
| duigent; but he does not betray him
self, never viii he commit himself.
Ignorant people cali him weak. yield
, ing; l tell yoI that fair-haired map
is rod of iron painted like a reedl
! Carried away by the violence Of her
feelings, Nine. Nina betrayed ner in
| most thoughts. She was without dis
trust, never suspecting that the stran-
ger listening TO her was other than \
FRIEND Of Prosper.
As for Fanferlot, he congratulated
/ himself upon his success. No one but
a woman could have drawn him so ex-
cellent a portrait: in moment of eN-
citement she had given him the most
valuable information; he now knew
| the nature OF the man with whom he
had TO deal. which in an investigate ion
like that ne was pursuing is the prin-
cipal point.
| You know that Monsieur Bertomv
| CANDLES" he veutured TO say. "and
gambling is apt TO lead a man"
Nine. Gypsy shrugged her shoulders.
and interrupted him:
"Nes. he plays" she said; 'but he is
not gambler. / have seen him lose
and gain large sums without betrav-
ing the slightest agitation lie PLAYS
rs he drinks. as he sups. as ne falls ina
| loNe-wifhout passion. without enthu-
siaSm. without pleasure. Sometimes
he frightens me; he seems to drag
| about body without a soul. An. I
am not happy, Never have been able
TO overcome his Indifference. an i'm
difference SO great. so reckless. thai
| often think il must bc despair: moth
ing Will convince me that he has nor
some terrible secret. seine great mis-
fortune weighing upon his mind. and
making life a burden"
Then he has never spoken 20 YOU
of his paste"
"NNhy should he tell me? Did YOU
not hear me2 1 tell YOU he does not
love me-"
Nine. Nina vas overcome by
thoughts of the past. and tears silent
ly courscd down her checks.
But her despair was only momen-
tory. She started mp. and. her ewes
sparkling with generous rc~olutic..
she cried cut:
| hut ] love him. and win save him,
J VIII see his chief. the mi,cra BILE
wretch who darcs TO accuse him,
viii haunt the Judges. and will prove
| mat he iS innocent. Come. monsieur.
let us start, and promise YOU that
before sunset Dee shall bee free. or
shall Ice ir prison with him"
Nine. Gipsy's project was certainly
la1ooble. and prompted 10y the noblrst
sentiments; but unfortunately it was
impracticahlc.
Moreover, IL woJld be going couu-
ter 10 the plan OF the detective.
Although be had resolved to him
self all the difficulties as well as the
benefits of this inquiry. Fanfcrlot saw
clearly that he could not conceal the
existence of Nine Nina from the
Judge OF instruction. She would nee
cssarily he brought into the ease. and
sought for. But he did not wish her
10 take any steps OF her own accord.
lie propcs ed TO have her appear when
and how he judged proper. So that hc
might gain for himself the merit OF
having discovered her.
His first step was 20 cndeavcr 20
calm the young woman's excitement.
lie thought 10 easy To prove to her
that the least Interference in favor Of
Prosper would bee piece of folly.
What viii YOU gain los acting thus.
my dear madamc2' he asked. ~Noth-
ing. can assure YOU thar YOU have
not the least chance OF success Who
knows If YOU VIII not be suspected as
Monsieur Bertomy's accomplish"
but this alarming perspective. which
had frightened CaNaillou into foolish
~ giving up letter which ne might
So easily have retained. only stimulat-
ed Gipsy's enthusiasm. Man calculates.
while woman follows the inspirations
OF her heart. Our most devoted
friend, If man. hesitates and draws
back; NJ woman. PUSHES uudauuted-
~ forward, regardless OF the danger.
What matters the risk %" she ex-
GAINED. Il don't believe any danger
exists; hut, if il does. so much the
better; il will be all the more To nv
credit. / am sure Prosper is limo
cent; but. il he should be guilty.
wish 20 share the punishment which
awaits him"
Mime. Gipsy's persistence was be-
coming alarming She hastily drew
around her a cashmere shawl. and. nut
ting on her hat, declared thar she was
ready TO walk from one end of Paris
% the other, Ia search of the Judge.
Come, monsieur" she said with fe-
verish impotence. Are you not com
ing with me?"
Fanferlot was Perplexed. Happily
he always had several strings TO his
bow.
Personal considerations having no
hold upon this impulsive nature, he re-
solved 70 appeal 70 her interest In
Prosper.
i am at your command, fair LADY,
he said; let us go if you desire it;
only permit me, while there is vet
time, TO say that we are very probably
going 70 do great injury TO Monsieur
Bertomy."