Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-06-06

when heard his body had been found
in Cayenne, I thought he still might
have escaped-he is so artful. Then
looked at every man in the streets
and fancied I saw Simon. At last II
became such an obsession that I felt
was growing mad under the strain
and fought hard against it, until ST.
mons face ceased to haunt me- And
now, today, this feeling has returned
in all it's intensity. why?"
"Yes-why?" ~ -
1T is the sight Of the man that did
It. He is not Simon. He looks quite
different. Yet something in his man
ner, In the way he holds himself, re-
minds me of him. Who Is lle?" ,n..
THAT is none of your business. Now
go home and think no more about 1t.
will give you an introduction to one
Of my friends who can put a lot of
work in your way" 'f. o:i 10.
Berger's face frightened. 7n'"
THANK you, M. Goron; you don't
know the struggle I am having" - -.
you will get on better now. Here
Is my card. And-not a word about
this Interview '... K % ~
Berger had strengthened my suspi-
cions, and the moment had arrived
for the decisive trial. I had a difficult
part to play, but felt equal to it. b.
Charles Vernet entertained frequent
ly in his tastefully furnished apart
ment in the Rue de la Faisanderie. He
also went much into society, and was
a constant guest at the house Of Mad
anne s., the well known sculptor,
at whose receptions the elite Of the
artistic and literary world congregat-
ed. .fa. aa .I. G d.
Madame S., charming hostess.
land one Of the most fascinating of
women, had often invited me to these
gatherings, but I never found the time
Ito attend them. Now, however, I made
up my mind to go to the soiree she
was giving at the end of the month,
and called on my friep.:. Camille
IL, who, I knew, helped her with
them. . r., go. .H .la.,
Camille" said. II want yoa to ask
me to luncheon with Madame s.,
and also to secure me an invitation
to her reception on the 2Sth."
| Nothing easier" said Camille.
Two days later received an invi-
tation to lunch with, him and Madame
s., at Durand's. When coffee was
served, Camille turned the converse
tion to the soiree. .... .......,.,
81 suppose" he said, you will, as
usual. have an All Paris assembly.
including the financial swells?"
"Oh, the financial swells," laughed
Madame s., ARE always eager to
meet celebrities" ...,.. go
And she mentioned the names Of her
guests. Charles Vernet was among
them. .
why don't you invite our friend
here?" asked Camille. ..
what is the good?" pouted the
lady. "He never comes .. ,...r. ..
"Try him again." ,... ........ ..
VERY we'll. M. Goron, will you give
me the pleasure Of your company"
'It will be an honor TO me, mad
ame"
Madame S clapped her hands
with JOY. .,. ..,.. .. ...
IT am much obliged to you, M. Go
ron. And I want. you to contribute
your share to the nights entertain
ment. Cannot you tell us something
interesting" an.. ...5 G.f
/ "a lecturer" .u. t...... %.
why not? That would be splendid"
| II doubt whether it would amuse
your guests; but possibly may find
something else to suit their jaded pal
ates. And, IL 1t Is not indiscreet on
my part, will you allow me to bring
my young nephew? He is here on a
visit" '.
by all means; / shall be delighted" !"
The eventful evening arrived. and I
drove up to Madame SIS with a
parcel carefully wrapped in brown pa
per, which left downstairs in charge
of one Of the servants. AS to my
nephew, nobody would have guessed
that the good-looking, well-dressed
young man, with the gardenia in his
buttonhole, was a smart detective in
whom I placed absolute reliance.
| When I entered the salons the guests
had already arrived. recognized Pail
leron, Lucien March Of the Illustra-
ton. Alphonse Daudet, Meissonnier,
Puvis de Chavannes. Lamoureaux,
Francisque Sarcey, Benjamin Constant
| Sardou, actors and actresses from the
leading theaters, famous scientists-a
brilliant crowd.
There was some excellent music, and
then a long-haired gentleman unfold
| ed the mysteries of the cinematograph
at that time quite a novelty. A pro-
fessor from the Sorbonne showed us a
/ new electrometer; and a Societaire
from the Comedie- -Francaise gave
some recitations.
was sitting in a quiet corner,
watching Charlie Vernet deep in con-
versation with three or four stock ex-
change men, when Madame came to-
ward me- both hands extended.
Dear NJ Goron," she cried, ut is
now your turn"
And, taking my arm, she led me to
the center of the room. My friend Ca
mile asked for silence for the hostess,
who said:
M Goron, whom we are all glad to
welcome here, has promised to give US
some of his experiences. 1t is a sur
prise kept in store for you."
i Loud applause followed. small
table with the traditional glass Of wa
ter was brought for me; the ladies sat
in a semi circle, the gentlemen formed
the background.
Ladies and gentlemen" 1 began,
when silence was restored, "our
charming hostess has told you would
relate some Of my experiences 1. have
no such intention, for the simple rea-
son that you all know more about
them than 1 do myself. Newspaper