The Son Of Monte Cristo Part 78 (1/2)
We arden the previous evening When the banker, overcoe in the fresh air, he had been followed by fagiano, who said to hi of every one:
”Monsieur de Laisangy, I know your past”
Laisangy started, and even uttered an exclamation of surprise The other continued--a threat in every word He asked forcareer he had left many creditors in the lurch, and finally he said:
”Who are you? Why should I give you money? What is your naer replied:
”Take care--you will know y had been very uneasy Possibly his conscience was not quite clear He now cae, exasperated by the scene with Carmen, and the favorite of the Eer
”Well, sir,” said the banker, ”this is the second time that you have seen fit to throw yourself in my path Yesterday you addressed me in a fashi+on that savored of blackmail What do you want? I do not know you, nor you me I am a patient man, but even ive my servants orders to throw you out of doors, neck and heels!”
The other, leaning with one elbow on the , if you choose, ood fellow There will then be a nice scandal!”
The banker's hand, even then on the bell, dropped at his side
”Ah! I see you do not care for witnesses!”
Laisangy opened his lips to speak
”And you are right, perhaps Napoleon, who knew the world, said, 'It is always best to wash your dirty linen at home!' and we have--you and I--a trey did not move; his eyes were fixed on the face of this ed to say:
”I am not fond of mysteries Who are you?”
”You do not know h was a certain ferocity
”Give ain!”
Laisangy answered with a certain dignity:
”I never give aliano, ”yourYou do not know lars!”
At this name the banker started back
”You are mad!” he cried
”Very well; but ould you say if at the Tuileries you heard yourself announced by your real nalars?”
Danglars, for it was he, drew a pistol froiano's breast He with a quick blow struck it from the banker's hand It fell on the floor and fortunately did not go off fagiano picked it up and drew the charge
”Dangerous playthings and sad interruptions in a conversation,” he said