Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 June 1909 — A Story of Dumas. [ARTICLE]

A Story of Dumas.

One day Alexandre Dumas visited Marseilles and made a trip to the Chateau d’lf to visit the palace he had helpeg to make famous. The guide showed him everything; also the subterranean passage by which Edmond Dantes and Abbe Faria used to visit each other. “This passage was dug by Abbe Faria by the aid of a fish bone,” the. guide explained. “M. Dumas tells about it In his story of ‘Monte Crlsto.’" “Indeed!” replied the author. “Alexandre Dumas must be familiar with all the surroundings here. Perhaps you know him?" "I should think so! He Is one of my best friends.” "And you are one of his,” replied the Impulsive scribe, letting 2 louls d’or slip Into the hand of the astonished guide. ,