St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-04

woman of slender
ngure appeared, and throwing bach
a heavy veil that enshrouded her fea
lures greeted the redoubtable chief Of
police with gracious smile.
The visitor was Nine. Jeanne Ri.
gault an acknowledged belle of the
court of Napoleon H., high in favor
with the emperor and beauty whose
caprieious ways wrought devastation
In the hearts of legion of admirers.
There were, however, favored few,
among whom was numbered M.
Claude, aware that under the butter
ny existence affected by this spoiled
child of Fortune there lurked a talent
Tor intrigue and deeper purpose than
appeared on the surface. The olive
loveliness OF her perfect face did not
conceal the determined outlines of an
obstinate little chin, and the languorous
glances of her dark brown eyes often
served to conceal the subtle light of
penetration that shone behind their
long silken lashes. For Nine. RigauIt's
skill as Chateau spy was second to
none in the realm, and there were few
secrets of the prefecture unknown to
the wonderfully resolute and radiantly
beautiful coquette of the imperial
court.
The chief rose and, having provided
a chair for his visitor, smiled good
humoredly in response to the ringing
burst Of laughter that issued from the
red lips of the vivacious little lady.
Il accept your cheerfulness as
good omen, Nine. Rigault," said the
chief, when the sounds of her merri-
ment had died away into silence. "At
all events I may infer that 1t portends
success in your mission"
SUGGEST" repeated Nine. Rigault.
well, yes, M. Claude, and a goodly |
omen as far as we are concerned; but
one of evil import for other people,
among whom may be mentioned our
cunning and sanguine compatriot, M. |
Landre."
IN. Landre!" exclaimed the chief. |
''Then our suspicious were correct?"
Even So" rejoined his visitor.
That excellent citizen, not content
with betraying emperor and country in
the interests of Prussia, has plotted
at home with the object of
obtaining vengeance on certain Parish
ans who have incurred his enmity, the
list of whom includes one NJ Claude,
head of the prefecture"
Il am well aware of the dislike en-
by NJ Landre for your hum
bic servant he remarked. Confident
1f his influence with the emperor he
mas repeatedly endeavored to bring
about my dismissal. Fortunately, his
imperial majesty, having no reason to
ioubt my fidelity, resisted the pres
,ure brought to bear upon him in the
natter" Ii
Louis Napoleon would indeed be
responded Nine. Rigault, I
were he to forget the services you l
rave rendered the empire"
The chief smiled slightly at the {
but made no comment,
nd Nine. Rig&uit continued: q
But person Of NJ. Landre's caIiber a
) not to be easily dissuaded from the
xecution of any project he conceives. 1
)ther means having failed him he has e
ranged plot whereby he hopes to e
Hence forever your voice, that has t
old him unpalatable truths on more t
han one occasion" "
81 expected as much" returned the F
hief; "and it will be strange if the a
nal attempt to remove me from his o
ath does not result in a complete p
heck to his play. All require is alb a
olute proof of his connection with
10 band of assassins known as the t.
'ociety OF Avengers that has en- N
Favored to establish a reign of ter
" in Paris during the past year" ri
"And that evidence" interrupted pl
me. Rigault, II have secured, thanks 81
my maid, Louise Autran. Louises tn
sauty has long attracted the amorous b.
re of M. Landre, whom you know is Il
i ardent admirer of our sex. Last d:
ght she attended q masked ball Civ ST
i by Landre in his mansion at Auteil az