The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
CHAPTER xxl.-(continued.)

Ir ri NDEK Sucn conuitiohs IA! ""',
lIuI was clear. II seemed 10 me- !
stopped the panic and mere l
III am Had | continued ana iol'
lowed your instructions onnd.
IN what would have happened
Copper would have gone down TO 0oo'
yes. but you would have wiped out
vast number OF fortunes. Tomorrow
those poor people would have been
forced 10 sell everything. That made
the baron come forward, and had
continued TO sell the stock under MS
support would have rebounded anu
YOU would have been left behind with
your entire fortune gone. tell you,
air. | 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
ayenge the dishonor that Govnn mao
brought upon him and the prospect o.
losing his own fortune. II 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 ana brought II down i'll ruins
upon them. sacrificing his own life In
J 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
10 oyerwhelm him the while II killed
his enemy?
Deyeaux watched him as he paced
the floor.
Il think It is lucky the baron warned
us" he said. II will go back TO 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 6Oo.
No. no." Deveaux exclaimed. "Ihis
lis 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" Deyeaux cried.
You will be ruined"
Il have my own views on the SUP
ject," Brachard said calmly
But you will lose Mr.. Bracharu'
you will lose" Deveaux cried. GU
have one OF the richest men In the
world pitted against you. And wha'
Is more incredible TO me Is that real
lze that you. too. are sure that you VIII
lose. II Is incredible that such inteiii-
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 TO predict events
You wish 10 mould them"
Knew Course Meant Ruin.
Deveaux was trying with all his
strength TO turn Brachard from what
he regarded as 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, Deyeaux.' he SAID
auBTll. Arc sOu P'Spa'~N "
my orders? Say yes or no.
Deveaux knew that his fight was
hopeless.
II owe everything TO you, sir, he
said humbly You made my fortune
for me. | will stand by you
He looked at his watch and uttered
an exclamation OF dismay.
Where is no longer time for US to
work in the dark" he said. I'VE must
show our hands now. Does that suit
you?"
THAT suits me perfectly" Brachard
exclaimed
Very we'll, 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 600. But
when o'clock comes, Monsieur, you
can say to yourself that Jacques Bra
cbard worth $50, 600, 900 this morning,
is a pauper because he was not will
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' ms
he disappeared down the hall. Bra
chard walked over to the door leading
into the other room and threw 1t open.
"Govaih. Govain. Come here" he
called.
Goyain emerged sleepily. rubbing his
eyes and yawning.
Deuce take it, what hurry you're
in" he said. I've had such bully
nap. but YOU have a perfect mania for
rousing people out OF sleep. That's
twice you've done IL to me today"
rive some startling news, Jerome.
Brachard said.
We'll, rattle away; what is IT,
Brachard looked at him musingiy