Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-10-23
THE OPAL SET-A Story Of Real Life.

lived. when he retired to his lodein,s not to
'lress Tor the Earl OF Livetpool's (whetc he
was not 'nviied) but 10 arrange his pldns-to
regulate the concluding scenes OF that fearful
drama. the life OF an ad,enlurcr.
Strange as II may seem. the Count Alexis
= aid not make his appearance that night at the
Opera. The Lady Aunc, in spite of the adj.
miration she excited, and the high spirits il
WAS her pleasure to assume, retired early. The
night was stormy, and Miscarriage could no
where b found lorl Eaglestiong ran one
way, ii, host OF Russians another. Only
one cavalier remained in Attendance on the
beauty; IL was the Count Semowski. whose
iHcostiito, about 10 expire, scarcely preserved
aim iron the deietence due TO his rtal rank.
|, was u within of Lady Ammo 20 b. profound
~ Ignorant vi what she had heart whispered
81 least halt do. OF times during the eve.
ming.
What beautiful opal is that YOU are wea.
ring. Lady Anne do not think ever saw
so large stone--or, at least, once only"
do you admire it, Count 1t came from
your country
''Ah conceive. Blu, Iheor the carriage.
Fakiloh, hold the umbrella, while assist the
Lady Anne. Stupid You have allowed the
wind to blow it inside ou;-juSt what | might
have expected. Thank you, sir, fox cAtTica-
ting us.
Il.
volunteered into the rain from under the arcade
AMI was particularly assidious in disengagmg
The unruly umbrella from the hood yt Lady
Anne. Having performed this service, he
was again lost IN the crowd before the car
rage containing the De Crstons was whirlcd
out Of the Haymarlset.
When sealed packet was put into the
hanis OF the Emperor OF Russia, the following
morning as be was preparing ioE an audience
with the Prince Regent, that august parsonage
was observed TO smll,, and General Pakion
distinctly heard him mutter--
by st. Paul, | thoushtas much II was
lucky coup dc rant"
Eleven k-twclvc-one--for those
three hours Count Alexis had sat alta table in
hisapartments, resting his head on his hands,
without changing his position. And h. was
not wearicd. the lf:ind in him quelled and con
'ioiltd the body. lie could have set so the
hve.lolg day, audno been sensible of the irk-
someness OF the posture. Precisely, at five
minutes past one, knock was heard at the
dor. a!!I NJ. Lazarus was announced.
Ia. said Alexis at last, why are you 50
is;el'
''rCnctnai, M f"ar Count, as an auctiopeer
excuse the smile. Your West End ciocits
are too fast, Everything is too fast at the
West End"
Too fast" said Alexis with dull stare: Il
find tine too slow. Eut let us not waste il.
Sit down, II you please: there opposite me. :"
The Jew did as he was requested, and took
assat with slow alacriy. There WAS some
,hinS IN the manner OF the pale young man
opposite 10 him not exactly buisiness-li like.
though his words were uneXceptionable. AZ
TT all, what was nianneIs7 II was nothing
IN NJ. lazarus. The go callel) Court raigil.,
be anncyrla at the total ruin OF his prospects.
OF ne might have heaoAch; he might con
template suicide, or soda S>1ter. Whit did
q signify 70 NJ. Lazarus! So he plunged his
hsnl into ycrg deep pocket and produced
an account book. AS h. did SO, Alexis rose
very SLOWLY and locked the door.
..gon are right, said the Jew, be on the
safe side"
NJ. Lazarus thought it was the best TO say
this; but; on the whole, he would have been
Just as well pleased TO have finished his bust
ness without this preliminary.
There, believe that this is thc prpper
balance sheet. i drew il out carefully last
night, continued the Jew in an easy, cheer
iui tona, selecting paper from the rest.
NOW now do you propose to arrange it9 Do
you know, am not given TO curiosity; in
TACT have no time for it: but, for the life of
me, l cannot think how you propose to pay
me $4,000 some odd roaees;. not 30 COO, as
ousIid YESTERDAY" -<s
that have prepared here sta naped receipt. $
He threw over to NJ. Lazarus. BE 30 good
as 20 sign that"
Certainly" said the Jew, "whcm touch
the money"
Ilark you, NJ. Lazarus You were here yes.
tcrtay when he too truly depicted my condi-
ton and prospects. They are, briefly, infamy
-deaIh. But tue oae we'll managed may
conceal the other. Meanwhile, hold much
to dying out OF debt. II you sign that paper
shall do so, and you will continue 70 enjoy life
lfyou refuse | shall sin do SO. but in, thai
Case 1t can only be b. our dying togother.-
Here are two pistols" the Count opened
drawer IN the table a. I've spoke, and produced
them. Vowed 10 death as | am, desperate
as you see me, you cannot doubt that i shall
keep my word. Decide. Am | TO pull two
triggers or only onc?"
For Gods sake, CUNT exclaimed the Jew
at the least, don't point then. iris way. They
are hair triggers, and yeur hand is far from
steady. Give me the nkstand illcsc--but,
now as last favour; have right to ask one,
Ioi yo1 nave halt ruined me; dU,Ft, there 3 a
good, Kind Count don't shoot yoursslf-tll
I'm round the corner
M. La1ams, you are riaht:.i. might pro.
dace . scandal, and my object injgh / haze been
ocieated u your name were at all mixed M i'm
TINS. III return Tor your receipt grant Won,
favour. regret TO have been forced TO act 50
harshly towards you. but my father must not
Dc weighgd down when he comes back-I had
almost said home, but he has no homc-from
SIBERIA. rs my cxtravagaucies here. Fare
we'll. Try the path OF honesty You say that
have halt ruined you. aud YOU sec what /
have come to. Farewell Sir"
VI. Lazarus WIS nl such bury to be zone
before the isvitching fingers Of Alexis should
close mechanically ON hair trigger. thsf hit,
sdleuR were considerably abridged. Ills PES.
pfaiion was easier. and his step more avsured.
= nen he bad cleared the corner of Chesterfield
sweet without hearing any repon whatever
hate thai eitegnoOu the follow ing note was
put inio ihc hands Of the Lady Anne
"BsAupsI LAby AgNr-
sudden intelligence ole most dstrerinr
lsfniiy caiamiiy hurfics me away without even
ttslng i,ete oi you. Tear fortnight must