The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-04-28
lhn unfortunate Wo.

*. -. 'hA unfortunate wo-
man would neither recognize nor I'M
derstand you
60 then alone" sighed the count,
i go my son"
In any case he said, "a place at
table will be set for you here. | dine
at half-past six precisely. shall be
| glad to see YOU
He rang. His valet appeared.
"Denis,' said he, none of the or
| ders | may give you will affect this
gentleman. You will tell this to all
the servants. This gentleman is at
home here
| The barrister took his leave; aud
the count felt great comfort in being
once more alone. At last he was able
to reflect.
Noel, on reaching his own door, ran
rapidly UP the four flights OF stairs
who has called to see me?" he
asked Of the servant
mo one, SIR
"If any one calls, show them into
In a few moments a servant an
nounced that gentleman. who would
not give his name, wished to speak
with him on business.
Il Will come,'' he said, quickly.
The visitor. whom the barrister had
| been expecting was NJ Clergeot who
has lots Of money, and lends it to his
, friends: and, in return for this kind.
ness, he consents to receive interest,
| which varies from fifteen to five hun
known to seize debtors goods; he
| prefers to follow him up without re-
| spite for ten years, and tear from him
| bit by bit what is due. His preferred
| customers consist Of women OF doubt
! full morality, actresses, artists, and
those venturesome fellows who enter
| upon professions which depend solely
| upon those who practice them, such
| as lawyers and doctors. He lends to
women upon their present beauty. to
ty girl furnished by Clergeot is sure
to go far. For an artist to be in
| Clergeot's debt was a recommendation
preferable to the warmest criticism.
Madame Juliette had procured this
useful and honorable acquaintance fol
her lover
You know" said he, why I have
| called. Your bills fall due to-day:
and l am devilishly in need of money
! l have one Of ten, one of seven, ant
a third of five thousand francs; total
twenty-five thousand frances
"Why it's just eight days ago to-day
that l wrote to tell you that l was no
prepared to meet the bills, and asked
for renewal"
| 81 recollect very we'll receiving you
letter."
What do you say to it, then?"
"By my not answering the note,
supposed that you would understand
| that could not comply with your re
quest; l hoped that you would exer
| yourself to find the amount for me.
| II have not done So" he said; Isl
take your own course. haven't {
sou.''
The devil! Do you know that
have renewed these bills four time
already?'
II know that the interest has beer
fully and promptly paid, and at ;
rate which cannot make you regre
the investment"
Il do not complain; I only say tina
you take things too easily with me
If had put your signature in circu
tation, all would have been paid b,
now."
mot at ALL"
Eyes. you would have found mean
to escape being sued. But you say t.
yourself: old Clergeot is a good fel
low And that is true But I am s
only when it can Go NE no harm
Now, to-day, am absolutely in grea
need OF my money. Absolutely,
he added, emphasizing each syllable.
The old fellows decided tone seem
ed to disturb the barrister.
Must I repeat it," he said; II an
completely drained, com-p4ete-ly!'
"IndeeG;" said the usurer; well,
am sorry for you; but shall have L
sue you.''
"And what good will that do? lie
us play above-board, M. Clergeot
Even though you may put me to grea
expense, will that procure you even
centime? You will obtain judgmen
against me. Well, what then? D,
you think of putting in an execution
This is not my home; the lease is Il
Madame Gerdy's name"
Ito bo ContinuoA.)