The American Marquis by Nick Carter — page 135: what you’re looking at

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THE AMERICAN MARQUIS. . 131 The marquis was silent for several mciiutéh, At last he spoke. Ct Monsieur, it must not be. At least let me try to reform ; ‘him. For my innocent wife’s sake let this pass. cashier. *T consent then for this time.” — £** You must do more than that.” ‘i **How! More?” ‘*Yes, monsieur. I know that Alphonse will resort to forgery. I am sure of it, but I feel that I can reform him -intime. What I wish to do is to leave fifty thousand francs with you as a fund against his forged checks. If I do not _reform him before that is gone I will let the law take its " course.’ - his seemed a strange way to go about reforming a forger, and the cashier at first refused to accede to the plan, “but was finally persuaded when the marquis promised not to interfere if the effort at reform should fail. The marquis left the bank, grief written in every line of his face, but when he was in his carriage the grief gaye way _to grim ‘satisfaction. ; ‘‘T think I have paved the way for your ykitii my murdering, forging brother-in-law. 0 CHAPTER XXXIX. A HARD MAN TO KILL. _ *G@ood-day, monsieur. Have you the money?” _ It was Bras-de-Fer who spoke, Alphonse who answered. “Yes. Count it.” Bras-de-Fer slowly counted and carefully examined the notes. Right. When can I see your man?” _ Way, and inquired.” Good. There will be a funeral without mourners.” ** You will not fail?” — *Piable! I tell you I never fail,” > But he isa ein man.” - The earnestness of the marquis deeply alfected the upright «To-night if you wish. He is at home, for I came that <€om a DoOaks (EC)