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Then, to the amazement of the Frenchmen, Rob shot into the air fifty feet
or so, from which elevation he overlooked a pretty garden in the rear of
the President's mansion. The place was protected from ordinary
intrusion by high walls, but Rob descended within the enclosure and
walked up to a man who was writing at a small table placed under the
spreading branches of a large tree.
"
Is this President Loubet?" he inquired, with a bow.
The gentleman looked up.
"
My servants were instructed to allow no one to disturb me," he said,
speaking in excellent English.
"
It isn't their fault; I flew over the wall," returned Rob. "The fact is," he
added, hastily, as he noted the President's frown, "I have come to save
the Republic; and I haven't much time to waste over a bundle of
Frenchmen, either."
The President seemed surprised.
"
"
"
Your name!" he demanded, sharply.
Robert Billings Joslyn, United States of America!"
Your business, Monsieur Joslyn!"
Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.
This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important
"
events. I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last
evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your
country."
He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see
clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great
man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness
and amazement.
"
MON DIEU!" he gasped; "the Orleanists!"
Rob nodded.
Yes; they've worked up a rather pretty plot, haven't they?"
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