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"
This will enable you to go wherever you please, while in Paris," he said.
I regret my inability to reward you properly for the great service you
have rendered my country; but you have my sincerest gratitude, and may
command me in any way."
"
Oh, that's all right," answered Rob. "I thought it was my duty to warn
you, and if you look sharp you'll be able to break up this conspiracy.
But I don't want any reward. Good day, sir."
He turned the indicator of his traveling machine and immediately rose
into the air, followed by a startled exclamation from the President of
France.
Moving leisurely over the city, he selected a deserted thoroughfare to
alight in, from whence he wandered unobserved into the beautiful
boulevards. These were now brilliantly lighted, and crowds of pleasure
seekers thronged them everywhere. Rob experienced a decided sense of
relief as he mixed with the gay populace and enjoyed the sights of the
splendid city, for it enabled him to forget, for a time, the responsibilities
thrust upon him by the possession of the Demon's marvelous electrical
devices.
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