Middletown transcript., 1914-07-11
CHAPTER v.
New Friends and old Enemies.

New Friends and Old Enemies.
On which learn that my relatives are
not 80 black as l painted them.)
Here was l, alone in Paris, under
the surveillance, as / was positive,
both Of Leopold Magnih, Jr.. and his
rascally sycophant Zeuxis, with three
weeks to wait before the opening Of
the safe in which my precious bonds
lay hidden. And in three weeks my
enemies could work incredible harm.
Magniff had threatened me with ruin
unless l accepted his advances. But
how could he fulfil his threat? Only
in, one way, clearly; by utilizing the
key which he had stolen from my
purse to open my safe and to abstract
/ the bonds. Would he dare? Had the
safe already been rihed? But even 80
1 should at least be no worse of than
when had arrived in Paris. As the
days wore away, and the memory Of
the man grew fainter came to de-
spise and disregard his powers for
mischief
It did seem unnecessary that l
should have to wait three weeks while
Magniff, ST., was fashioning a new key
for my safe. But l inferred that he
was in reality utilizing this period to
make inquiries in Canada concerning
me; consequently became more tran
quill in mind. I sent my friend Bstelle
Christie the ten pounds which she
had lent me and settled down to live
frugally at the Pension Anglaise with
my remaining $3.50. At the worst
should have enough with which to re-
turn to Winnipeg.
A little more than a week Of my pro-
bationary period had elapsed, when
one morning our landlady announced
that two gentlemen were awaiting me
in the reception room. Instantly
thought Of Magniff and the Greek.
'Tell them that 1 will not see them. .
l answered.
The landlady appeared shocked.
But, Mees Ives, they are Of the
quality, assuredly," she protested. "An
old gentleman and young one. And
the latter-what build, what figure!
thought to have the pleasure to con-
gratulate mademoiselle, she continued
teasingly.
The comte, and the chevalier! It
could not be! And yet, whom else
did l know? But, If it were they.
how could they have discovered my
abode?
They sent up no cards?" I asked
my hostess.
mo, mademoiselle. But see, only
see them and certainly you will NOT
refuse them an interview. Yer i'm
portant business'-those were their
words"
Tell them l will be down in a few
moments answered, and began tc
arrange my hair for the interview. In
the midst Of brushing 1t halted an
grily. My heart was pounding in my
throat in the most discomhting way
Why, l asked myself, sternly. why die
1 go to this trouble about my person
al appearance for the sake Of such
mortal enemies? And why was sc
agitated? l could not solve the prob
lem, and twisting up my hair hastily
1 descended the stairs, trying to re
gain control over my nerves.
It was as ! had surmised. Th'
comte and the chevalier were waiting
for me in the reception room, bott
faultlessly attired in morning clothes
They rose, each with low bow, upor
my entrance. Both looked extremely
grave. and neither evinced the slight
est sign of having previously seen me
motioned each to chair. but the!
remained standing.
Now, though l had determined Il
greet them with the barest courtesy
this turning of the tables upon myseI
affected me almost to tears Of rage