The Detroit times., 1909-01-22

I'LL was clear. II seemed To me. l
stopped the panic and here i
III am. Had l continued and fol
lowed your instructions blind
lv what would have happened?
Copper would have gone down TO 600:
yes. but you would have wiped ont "A
vast number OF fortunes. Tomorrow
those poor people would have been
forced TO sell everything. That made
the baron come forward, and had
continued to sell the stock under his
support would have rebounded and
YOU would have been left behind with
YOUR entire fortune gone. ] tell you.
sir. know what | am talking about.
Resolves to Sacrifice All.
Deveaux was very much In earnest,
and Brachard saw that the situation
was more critical than he had expect
ed He walked angrily up and down
the room, torn between the desire 10
Gvenge the dishonor that Govain mad
brought upon him and the prospect o.
losing his own fortune. IL was then
that there came To him the bible story
of Samson. the man who grappled In
his mighty arms the pillars OF the
temple In which his enemies were
gathered and brought IL down in ruins
upon them, sacrificing his own life In
the effort. His own temple was one
of gold. which he had built up by hard
toll, by constant battle. and the pillars
were under his hands. Should he
break them and bring his temple down
20 overwhelm him the while 1t killed
his enemy?
nod a.
the floor
Il think II is lucky the baron warned
us" he said Il will go back 10 the
Exchange now and do whatever you
say | await your orders.
Brachard stopped and braced him
self as II for shock, looking at the
broker.
My orders are the same" he said.
Sell copper until II reaches 600.
NO. no." Deveaux exclaimed. This
is serious. Do not persist"
I've listened TO you cheerfully; you
don't understand the situation,
Brachard said in explanation.
Good heavens there is only one
possible outcome" Deveaux cried.
You will be ruined"
Il have my own views on the sub
ject." Brachard said calmly.
1 But you will lose. Mr.. Brachard.
YOU will lose" Deveaux cried You
have one OF the richest men In the
world pitted against you. And what
is more incredible 10 me is that real
ize that you. too, are sure that you VIII
lose. II Is incredible that such intelli-
gence as yours
we are wasting valuable time"
Brachard interrupted.
This thing has turned your head
Deveaux exclaimed. Il believe your
strength has made you mad. You are
no longer satisfied 10 predict events
You wish TO mould them"
Knew Course Meant Ruin.
Deveaux was trying with all his
strength TO turn Brachard from what
he regarded as a course that would
lead to financial suicide. The million
aire realized as clearly as his broker
that his course meant ruin. but he per
sisted. He turned angrily now TO
Deveaux.
"There's nothing | dislike so much
as useless words. Deveaux," he said
angrilyi Are you prepared TO execute
my orders? Say yes or no.
Deteaux knew that his fight was
hopeless
Il owe everything 10 you. SIR he
said Kumbly. You made my fortune
for me. | will stand by you"
NJ looked at his watch and uttered
an exclamation OF dismay
There is no longer time for US to
work m the dark he said I'VE must
show DUR hands now. Does that suit
you?"
THAI suits me perfectly" Brachard
exclaimed.
&yery well. then" Deveaux exclaim-
ed resignedly. IF ! am lynched by
the stockholders of Egyptian Copper
before the closing of the market.
Egyptian Copper will fall to 500. But
when 3 O'Clock comes. Monsieur you
can say to yourself that Jacques Bra
chard. worth s30.000,000 this morning,
is a pauper because he was not will
i ing to acknowledge for once In his life
that he was wrong.
Deveaux looked at his patron earn
estly, still hoping for some sign that
he relented
You are going to do this?' he ask
ed You are determined"
Sell copper" Brachard replied.
The broker turned and dashed out
OF the door, shouting "Goodby" as
he disappeared down the hall. Bra
chard walked over TO the door leading
into the other room and threw 1t open.
"Govain. Govain. Come here" he
called.
Govain emerged sleepily. rubbing his
eyes and yawning.
Deuce take it, what a hurry you're
in" he said I've had such bully
nap. but you have perfect mania for
rousing people out OF sleep That's
twice you've done II to me today"
I've some startling news, Jerome.
Brachard said.
Well rattle away; what is it?'
Brachard looked at him musingly