Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

in the world. 1t viii be so pleasant when he
brings some Of them here,"
4" trust he won't, for a more disgusting set
OF snobs and puppies-but pray excuse me,
dearest Phlllis, your assurance of affection is
all that require, and / laugh at the preten-
sions of a whole regiment of Bolfords SO let
them come whenever they like .,o-,r
lie was delighted with the transparent truth
and simplicity Of his artless Phillis, and took
his way to London more satisfied with her fand
hlmself) than ever. But on reflection, land he
took three days at least to re1ect,) he perceived
that he must come to an understanding with
his rival
1t was necessary for his self-respect that he
should show that gentleman how thoroughly he
desplsed him, and accordingly he wrote an in
sulting letter to the distinguished Blazer and
was about to send it to the post, when his ser
want entered with a card, and said, 80 The gen.
ueman is in the hail.
Delamour looked at the card, and saw printed
thereon the name of Captain Belfordn -
Show him in,'' he said, and prepared for
battle. There was no battle in the face or man.
ner OF his visiter, however. Fair, honest happy
looking, as becomes perfect health and three
and-twenty years of age, the captain smiled
graciOusly as he entered.
g You are surprised to see me hero, Mr.
WormwOod," " he said, but the fact is, think
1t right to come to an explanation" d.. e.
Exactly what 1 wished, SIR" said Della
mour, biting his lips
My friend, Ned Daisyfeld," he continued,
/" is too flattering in his estimate of my merits
lie wished inc, Of course, you know, to offer my
hand to his sister. He introduced me to her
two days ago. A charming girl, L confess, very
pure, very beautiful, and, as her aunt is very
rich, believe, an heiress, if she pleases the
old lady in the choice of husband. 1 dare
say time and assiduity, with the favor of her
brother might enable me to make an impress
sion on her heart; butt am not going to try
l resign all claim into your hand, and trust
sincerely you will make her happy, for no ono
can deserve it more. Good morning"
Before Delamour could recover from his sur
prise, the visitor was gone ''Before had time
to call him to order for his behavior at Neddi-
thorpe, for he is Harleighs companion" he
muttered; and yet he Is a fine fellow-open
-nOble-and very handsome. Why has he
surrendered his chance of PhilIis2 He ad-
mires her beauty, her character. and knows
she is to have fortune. How kind But is it
not rather strange! Why is he so absurdly
friendly? All" And here for An hour he sank
into a fit of musing; Can he have heard
anything about Phillis? Is there q vulgar
Strephon after all, with his disgusting pipe? 1
don't like this" And he smiled as he went
out-perhaPs he laughed when he reached the
street. /" He rejects her. There must be a
reason" And here he mused again.
AT the end of three hours meditation, he
packed up all his traps supplied himself with
circular notes, took out his passport, and went
sulking, gloomy, and quarrelling, through
France and Italy for three years. At the end
Of that time he came home: On landing at
Southampton he saw face he knew. CuriOsi-
ty as TO what became of Phillis, induced him to
speak. He went up and held out his hand.
- Captain Belford, y he said, = fear you have
forgotten me-"
"Oh, not at all" replied the gentleman;
" you are Mr.. WOrmwood,- but L am not Cap
tain BelfOrd; / am Ned Daisyfeld, Phillis'
brother. | called on you, and pretended to be
Belford; it was only to try you, for Phillis had
written you were of a sour, suspicious dispos-
ton but she didn't wish to offend her aunt,
who supported your cause. The bait took. You
thought something must be wrong,-some trick
intended against yOurself,-and gave poor
PhilliS up, without condescending to assign any
reason. Charley Bedford slept in. In a fort
night Phillis was quite recOnciled to my choice.
They have been married more than two years
| have the honor to wish you re-
markably good day,