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The day after this i's attorney, a e at the corner of the Rue Ferou, and rapping at an olive-green door, asked if the Abbe Busoni ithin "No, he went out early this ht not always be content with that answer," replied the visitor, "for I come from one to whoive the Abbe Busoni"-"I told you he was not at hoive hiht o'clock this evening?"

"Doubtless, unless he is at work, which is the saain at that time," replied the visitor, who then retired

At the appointed hour the sae, which, instead of stopping this tireen door He knocked, and it opened ins of respect the valet paid hiood effect "Is the abbe at home?" asked he

"Yes; he is at work in his library, but he expects you, sir," replied the valet The stranger ascended a rough staircase, and before a table, illue shade while the rest of the apartment was in partial darkness, he perceived the abbe in a monk's dress, with a cowl on his head such as was used by learnedthe Abbe Busoni?" asked the visitor

"Yes, sir," replied the abbe; "and you are the person whom M de Boville, formerly an inspector of prisons, sends to me from the prefect of police?"

"Exactly, sir"

"One of the agents appointed to secure the safety of Paris?"

"Yes, sir" replied the stranger with a slight hesitation, and blushing

The abbe replaced the large spectacles, which covered not only his eyes but his te down motioned to his visitor to do the same "I am at your service, sir," said the abbe, with a ed, sir," replied the visitor, speaking with hesitation, "is a confidential one on the part of him who fulfils it, and him by whom he is eer, "is so well known to the prefect that he wishes as a istrate to ascertain from you some particulars connected with the public safety, to ascertain which I am deputed to see you It is hoped that no ties of friendship or humane consideration will induce you to conceal the truth"