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44 ALFRED DE ROSANN. entrusted all his affairs to a treacherous partner; this partner absconded with the property, and left the business of his confiding associate in a state of utter ruin. ‘The scoundrel fled to another country—was hospitably received by a worthy and. open-hearted father of a family—and then had the baseness to con- template robbing his new benefactor. What do you think of conduct like this, gentlemen? and what would you say to the wretch whois capable of such damna- ble deeds? I need scarcely ask you. Well—I am the individual who placed his confidence so foolishly —that is the man,’”’ proceeded De Rosann in a voice of thunder, as he pointed to Lebrun, “ who absconded with my property—and you, Mr. Robson, are the hospitable parent he would’even now deceive!’’ “‘ Is it possible!’’ cried the banker, his hand trem- bling, his cheek turning pale, and his pulse beating quickly. “?'Tisas I tell you,’? answered Alfred in a lower tone: “the name of that villain is La Motte. Let him deny it if he can!’’ « M. De Rosann—-I am sure—you do not mean,” began the miserable wretch, endeavouring to pacify our hero’s wrath by means of a paltry excuse or apology. “¢ Depart—quit—leave this house directl y—defile it no longer with your presence!’’ ejaculated Alfred, pointing towards the door. ‘ Obey me, La Motte— or I shall not be-able to master my indignation!?? The degraded Frenchman did not wait for a second bidding—he dreaded a more severe proof of De Ro- sann’s vindictive feelings against him, if he did not execute his command—and, without daring to raise his eyes towards a single soul, he sneaked out of the room like a malefactor detected in an infamous deed. “1 should have spared you this scene, my dear sir,’ said Alfred, addressing himself to Mr. Robson, when the door had closed behind La Motte, “ had not your intentions of forminga partnership with the villain who has just left us, been communicated to CONMIGO KS5(€0)