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

Aithough SO hardened oy crime. I'M
pudent enough 10 deny anything.
Clameran was so taken aback that lac
sat with pale face and blank look.
silently staring at NJ. Fauvel.
But he soon recovered enough self
control 10 say. hnrriedIy:
"Oh, indeed. That is strange. A
Clameran may exist but / can not
understand the title OF marquis"
NJ. Fauvel was not sorry TO have the
opportunity OF annoying guest
whose aristocratic pretene:ons had
often piqued him.
Marquis or not" he replied. the
Clameran in question seems to be able
TO do honor 70 the title"
'Is he rich p
II have reason 70 suppose that he is
very wealthy. / have been notified
TO collect for this VI. CASTOR 100000
francs"
But this time Louis betrayed no
emotion or alarm; he had had sufii-
cient time 10 recover his self-posses-
sion. and nothing could now throw
him of his guard.
"Gastoni" he queried. carelessly. Il
know who he is now He must be the
son Of my fathers sister. whose hus-
band lived at Havana. / suppose. up
on his return 70 France. he must have
taken his mothers name, which is
more sonorouS than his fathers. that
being. il I recoilect Alright, Moirot or
BOirot"
The banker laid down his memoran-
dunn book. and, resuming his seat,
went on:
'Boirot or Clsmeran." said he. 81
hope TO have the pleasure of inviting
you 20 dine with him before long. OF
, the 10000 francs which I was ordered
20 collect for him be only wishes 60
draw 100. and tells me TO keep the
rest on running account. Judge
from this that he intends coming 20
Paris"
II shall be delighted TO make his
acquaintance"
Clameran preached another topic.
and seemed to have entirely forgotten
the news told him by the banker.
AT last the dinner ended. and. as the
guests passed into the ORA wing room.
Clamcran and Raoul managed TO re-
main last in the dining room.
When they were alone they no long
er attempted 20 conceal their ankle
~.
1T is he" said Raoul
u have no doubt of IT,"
Then all il lost; we had better
make our escape
But bold adventurer like lameran
had no idea Of giving up the ship till
forced 10 do so.
who knows what may happen2"
he asked, thoughtfuliy. There is
hope yet. Why did not that middle
headed banker tell us where this
Clameran is TO be found?'
Here he uttered joyful cxclama-
tion. He saw NJ. Fauvel's memoran-
dun book lying on the table
watch" he said 20 Baoul.
Selling the note book. he hurriedIy
turned over the leaves, and, in an
undertone. read:
Castor, Marquis of Clameran.
Oloron. Lower Pyrences."
Two hours later Clamcran was on
the road 10 Nesinet with Raoul, cx-
planning 20 him his plans.
at is my precious brother, and no
mistake" lac said "But that need not
alarm YOU SO easily, my lovely
nephew"
"AIerciful powers. Don't the bank
er expect 90 see him any day2 Is he
not liable 20 pounce down on me to-
morrow"
Don't be an idiotT- interrupted
Clameran. Does he know that
Fauvel is Valentines husband2 That
is what we must find out. II he
knows that little fact we must take
70 our heels; IL he Is ignorant of IT
: our case il not desperate"
How Will YOU find out2"
! by simply asking him"
Raoul exclaimed at his ally's cum
ming:
THAT is a dangerous thing to do, =
he said.
"'Tis not as dangerous as sitting
/ down with our hands folded. And, as
TO running away at the first suspicion
of alarm II would be imbecility."
who is going 10 look for him?"
II am"
"Oh," exclaimed RaouL Clameran's
audacity COMPOUNDED him.
But what am 1 going 70 do?" he
= inquired, after a moments silence.
You Will obiige me by remaining
here and keeping quiet. i will send
you dispatch il there is danger, and
then you can decamp."
As they parted at Raours door
} Clameran said:
! Now remember. Stay here, and
during my absence be very intimate
at your devoted mothers. BE the
most dutiful OF sons. Abuse me as
much as you please 10 her, and, above
all, don't indulge in any folly; make
1 no demands for money; keep your
eyes open. Good-by. Tomorrow even
ing | will be at Oloron talking with
this new Clameran."
CHATTER XVI.
After leaving Valentine de la Yer
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