The Detroit times., 1909-01-26
CHAPTER XIV.
When tho Temple Fell.

fortune into the wreck or the
HI financial world OF Paris which
III he brought about that he
might ruin Goyain. But music
never sounded sweeter 10 him than the
shouts OF the newsboys In the streets.
| bringing tidings OF financial annihila-
ton. When he literally kicked Govain
from the royal suite In the Hotel Ritz
he knew that he had sent him back
again into the mire. and he reJoiced,
although II cost him s5O,O0O.OOO and
left him penniless.
All Paris was in turmoil. For
tunes had been swept away. Brachard,
who had beeff-the idol OF Paris. was
now the most hated man In the coun-
try. The basest motives were imputed
10 him. II was rumored that he had
made a vast fortune by wrecking the
stock exchange. Had he appeared In
public he would have been mobbed.
He was denounced In the clubs. In
drawing rooms. In cafes. The police
were ordered 10 arrest him. and IL was
expected that he would be sent 10
prison.
Brachard remained In his apartment:
at the Ritz until he was sent for. late
in the evening. by the minister OF
finance. He went In closed automo-
bile TO the residence of that official.
Your excellency will see that have
not done this for profit" he said. MY
whole fortune has been wiped out"
But why did you do it," the be-
wildered minister exclaimed. IL 10
all your work, Monsieur Brachard. The
panic was made by your orders. and II
wiped out the fortunes OF hundreds.
Il cannot explain my motives TO you.
SIR" Brachard said. Il admit frankly
that caused the panic. did 1t de-
liberately, but with no unworthy pur-
pose. The proof OF that Is that sac
rificed one OF the largest fortunes IN
France-my own. l am nnanciaiiy
ruined"
/, The minister regarded him won
deringly.
There does not appear to be any
reason for causing your arrest he
finally said II am glad that there is
nothing In your action that appears
criminal. from the viewpoint OF the
law. But | would suggest, merely as
matter OF personal friendship, that you
leave Paris for the time"
That Is a suggestion in which / &C
quiesce readily BraShard said
There is nothing In Paris now to keeI
me here"
From the ministers home Brachard
went TO the Offices OF Deveaux, where
he concluded the business OF the day
When he had finished there he real
ICED that he was ruined. He hac
thrown away his holdings in Egyptian
copper: he had wiped out his grea
fortune as completely as chalk marks
: are wiped from a slate with sponge
/ While all Of this turmoil was stir
ring Paris. Anne Marie slept in the
, stupor OF absolute exhaustion. Inc
faithful Clothilde had obepey her In
structions. and no one was aiioweI
10 disturb Der mistress. II was. late
In the afternoon when the woman wh'
had caused the tremendous upheava
In the financial world Of Paris .awoke
,, There were importunate messages
awaiting her. Her father and mothe
, had teiephoned repeatedly. Her friends
had called and left messages or con
dolence. She was bewildered whei
she rang for Clothilde and heard he
voluble report of the days doings.
"Oh, madame. It Is terrible!" said thu
, maid. II do not know what has hap
, pened. but they are saying In th'
/, street that Monsieur Brachard hai
ruined every one, and Is to be arrest
ed Madame the Marquise. your moth
er. has called repeatedly for you b!
the telephone. but I would not ALLOW
you to be awakened. Madame th'
Marouise is now waiting at the teie
phone"
Very we'll: will talk with her.
Anne Marie said, YEARLY. Il do no
know what you are talking about