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

ing was perfect. He possessed the
faculty which makes cheats success
ful-faith in his own impostures
Sometimes he would stop TO thinl,
whether he was telling the truth. or
acting shameful comedy.
His success was wonderful. Even
Madeleine. the prudent. distrustful
Madeleine, without being able 10 shake
OF her prejudice against the Young
adVenturer, confessed that perhaps
she had been influenced by appear
ances. and had judged unjustly.
haoul not only never asked for
money, but even refused il when Of
fered, saying that. now that his un-
Gle was away, his expenses were but
trifiing.
Affairs were in this happy state
when Louis arrived from Oloron.
Although now immensely rich. he
resolved TO make no change in his
style of living. but returned TO his
apartments at the Hotel du Louvre.
His only outlay was the purchase
OF a handsome carriage, and this was
driven by Manuel. who consented to
enter his SERVE, although CASTOR had
left him a handsome little sum.
more than sufficient TO support him
comfortably.
Louis dream, the height of his am
bition, was TO bee ranked among the
great manufacturers of France.
lie was prouder of being called
''iron-founder" than of his mar
quisate.
Loris now thirsted for the homage
OF the world. All the badly-digested
humiiiations of the past weighed up
on him.
He had suffered so much contempt
and scorn from his fellow men that
he burned TO avenge himself. After a
disEraceful youth he longed TO live a
respected and honored old age.
The first interview between the &C
completes took place at the Hotel du
Louvre.
Raoul, having n practical turn OF
mind. said he thought that they bosh
ought TO be contented with the result
already obtained, and that IL would
be folly to try and grasp anything
more.
What more do we wantP" he asked
his uncle. I'VE now possess over a
million; let US divide Il. and keep
quiet. We had better be satisfied with
our good luck. and not tempt Provi-
dence'
But this moderation did not suit
Louis.
i am rich" he replied, "but I de-
sire more than wealth. I am deter
mined TO marry Madeleine; l swear she
shall be my wife, In the first place.
1 madly love her; and then, as the
nephew of the most eminent banker
In Paris, l at once gain high position
and public confederation
Il tell you, uncle, your courtship
will involve you in great risks"
Il don't care IL il does. / choose TO
run them. Ny intention is TO share
my fortune with you; but 1 will not
do so till the day after my wedding.
Madeleine's fortune will then be
yours"
Raoul was silent. Clameran bore
the purse, and was therefore master
of the situation.
You don't seem 10 anticipate anv
difficulty in carrying out your wishes"
he said, discOntentedly; chow are you
TO account for your suddenly-acquired
fortuneT
The banker, his wife. and Made
leine must be informed that the Clam
eran of Oloron was a natural son of
my father, consequently my brother,
BORN at Hamburg, and recognized dur
ing the emigration. OF course. he
wished 10 leave his fortune TO his own
family. This is the story which you
must tell Nine. Fauvel Tomorrow.
She will not believe you, but that
makes no difference. The important
thing is for you to appear convinced
OF the truth of what you tell her"
Consider me convinced"
Five days hence / will call on VI.
Fauvei, and confirm the notification
sent 20 him by my notary at Oloron.
that the money deposited In the bank
now belongs 10 me. / will repeat.
for his benefit. the story of the nat
ural father. and ask him TO keep the
money until l call for il, as / have no
occasion for il al present. You, who
are so distrustful. my good nephew.
may regard this deposit as a guaran-
tee of my sincerity"
I'VE will talk of that another time.
Go on
Then / will go to Mime. Fauvel. and
say; Being very poor, my dear mad
dam, necessity compelled me to claim
your assistance in the support OF my
brothers son. who is also yours. This
youth is worthless and extravaganza"
Thanks. my good uncle"
He has poisoned your life when
he should have added to your happi-
ness He is constant anxiety and
sorrow to your maternal heart /
have come to offer my regrets for
past trouble, and 20 assure you that
you will have no annoyance in the
future / am now rich, and hence
forth take the whole responsibility
of Raoul upon myself. / will provide
handsomely for him.
rs that what you call scheme?"