Author's comments: Hello every one this is sort of my rendition of Arsene Lupin a character by the French writer Maurice Leblanc. The format I have this written in is sort of what you would find in an article. (or at least I hope it is) Please enjoy.

Disclaimers: Arsene Lupin does not belong to me in any way shape or form.

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King of Thieves or King of Hearts ?

Millions all around the world have reported theft from none other then Arséne Lupin himself. How can this genteel burglar commit such a large scale crime in so short amount of time? By wedging himself into the hearts of millions and stealing those of impressionable young women of course.

Not a single soul out there has not heard of the Robin Hood like tales of our very own gentleman burglar, but do not mistake his seemingly gallant deeds for that of chivalry. Although Lupin does donate most of the rarities he acquires through his little exploits, we are not to forget the other millions he steals so selfishly for himself. Arséne Lupin does steal from the rich but unlike Robin Hood he does not give back to the poor.

So why is it that women find themselves staring dreamily into the abyss hoping that they too might catch a glimpse of this perplexing young thief? Why is it that, even when warned of Lupin's dangerous nature, women every where chase after him like rapid dogs in heat? I would imagine these questions seem easily answerable to those of you who are smitten with the enigmatic burglar. But for the sake of all those who still have some sanity left in their meager little minds, this reporter had taken to the streets and houses of those personally touched by Arséne Lupin to find the answer out herself.

Our first interview is with one Nellie Underdown, the only daughter of a wealthy and prestigious family. When asked of her thoughts and feelings towards Arséne Lupin Ms. Underdown answered:

"When I first met Mr. Lupin he had taken the guise of another name. We were aboard a cruise line traveling back to America from France. Reports of Lupin were spreading like wild fire and a my dear friend of mine and I were frightened. Mr. Lupin as I said had taken another name so whenever I felt particularly frightened I would go to him for companionship and comfort. Eventually we docked but he was revealed to me not as the kind gentleman I had grown so fond of but as the ruthless burglar Arséne Lupin. Ever since that unfaithful encounter I had had many crossing with Mr. Lupin. The saddest had to have been on my wedding day. You see I am quite afraid he had grown to love me but because he does what he does I can never love him back."

I had asked what it was that first attracted Ms. Underdown or should I say

Mrs. Vanderbilt to Lupin and she replied:

"He has a very caring nature about him, but I think it is the mystery that attracts everyone else."

The next person I had interviewed only wished to be known as Sonia. I had asked her the standard questions and received peculiar answers in return.

Ms. Sonia: "I had became fascinated with Arséne Lupin the very moment my ears heard of him. He was a mystery that needed to be solved and I engrossed myself with anything and everything that had to do with him. Eventually I had solved most of the riddles that surrounded Lupin but I needed more. I had met the man and boy was I not disappointed. Everything they say about the man is true, every rumor, every little minuscule detail. Eventually I had gotten myself tangled up in murder and thievery so I pulled out. I could tell Lupin was disappointed with me but the hardened life of a criminal was not part of my life's plan. And he was not about to give up his crime sprees. So I ended it there and I never saw the man since."

Again I had asked what was it that attracted Ms. Sonia to Arséne Lupin and her reply was this:

"Lupin had been shrouded in mystery, and I have a knack for cracking mysteries."

Now I had taken to the streets of places rumor says Lupin tends to frequent and asked around the local females of their opinion on our mysterious burglar. All their replies had ranged from "Lupin is such a mysterious man!" to "he's got to be filthy rich by now right?" and even the ever so few "he's totally hot!" comments.

The only end result I could come up with is the age old attraction mankind has held for the dark and the mysterious. Arséne Lupin had so cleverly shrouded himself with just the right amount of mystery that seemingly no person can resist him. But I would like to add that with all the nonstop news coverage of this rapscallion, all this glorification to a man who robs people of their money, treasure, and family heirlooms, has brain washed society into thinking that Arséne Lupin is some sort of heroic underdog. Please do not forget that you too may fall pray to the evil ministrations of this cunning swindler. And do not forget that stealing is a crime, no matter what intentions may lie underneath.