moment, but with a growing sentiment of alarm and wonder in his

mind, be walked briskly until he debauched upon the Place de

l'Opera, lit up like day with electric lamps.

"This, at least," thought he, "should satisfy Miss Vandeleur."

And turning to his right along the Boulevards, he entered the Cafe

Americain and ordered some beer. It was both late and early for

the majority of the frequenters of the establishment. Only two or

three persons, all men, were dotted here and there at separate