Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-22


Miss Maitland stayed late, but Emma did
not come in. When she rose to go, Ursuls
said she had a request to make of her.
| "What is it?"
"Should you meet Mrs. Carnagie on you.
way do not say that Susan has returned.-
We want to surprise her."
Very well i won't"
"She need not talk of having enough OF
lovers company" exclaimed Ursula, as Fran
ces left. "a pretty affair she has had her,
sell, susan, since you went away"
Indeed a fresh one ?"
"Threw herself point blank at the head-o.
the hoart-of new curate we had She
nearly tormented his life out, meeting him in
MS walks and at the cottages, and inviting
him to their house. 1t was too barefaced.-
lie did not bite and people do say that he
threw up the curacy to be rid c! her"
Frances was wild to be married years ago,
and ! conclude as the time get on, and sho
get on, that her anxiety does not lessen"
"Shos wild to be simpleton," sharply re!
torted Ursula
When Mrs. Cerragie was heard entering
the hall Susan ro Sc in agitation. She could
not meet her unmoved, and she laid hold Of
the table TO steady herself
Mrs. Carnagte came in. One amazed
glance, one quick look of perplexity in her
face, and then it resumed its Indifference
again. She had possibly anticipated the pre-.
sent moment, and prepared herself for it
She had recovered oil her European good
looks, and was prettier than ever
"My goodness me, Susan What wind blew
you here2 Are you alone 2"-she looked
round the room. as he here ?"
"No-if you alude to your husband"
"lle is not any husband Of mine, and is not
goirg 70 be agoin. Don. honor him so far as
to give him the title"
Are you aware, madam, what has como to
my knowledge? uttered Ursula, advancing
and planting herself before Mrs Carnagie--
that you quilted your husbands homo clan
destncly, and left your sister unprotected in
Mr.. Carnage'S house ?"
Susan is not child; she is old enough to
protect herself" was the hippant answer.
How dared you come home to Me with
your untruths-that Susan was not ready to
accompany you? You did not give her the
opportunity Of doing SO. You did not wish
Perhaps did net" returned Mrs. Car
magic.
Emma" interposed Susan, "your conduct
to me- has been cruel, quite uniustifiable, and
unpardorabe How could you think Of quit
ting Barbados without ne 7-of leaving ms
alone with Mr.. Carnagie q
"What if l did p You have not eaten each
other up"
Ursula's hand tingled &c inRict persona!
chastisement on her, as they had sometimes
done when Emma was q child. Susan spoke
"And your conduct was even moro cruel to
your husband. He was attacked with the
fever and you knew it. lie had it danger
ously-so dangerously that it was mercy he
did not die"
IL wish he he'd ~ fervently uttered Mrs.
Carnagie. "lf praying for it would have taken
him, he'd have gone, for was doing that all
the voyage over. Young Grape was on board
just before we sailed and reported that Car.
magic had been sent home delirious."
Susan sat down in dismuy. Even Ursula
was silenced. What were they to do with
herr
"Are you aware that he is following you tc
England. and for what purpose ?" stcrnly de-
manded Ursula
"To get a divorce, hope" was the cold
reply. 1t struck Ursula dumb. "lf he has
any spirit he will sue 70: divorce" added
Mrs. Carnagie.
"Oh! you wicked woman - uttered the in
dignant Ursula. "To come here in bTazen
impudeace, and bring him that man Did
you forget madam, that this was roapccta-
bic house that it vas once your mothers.
and that II is now mine p
Forget it-no" said Emma, 'and | an
quite as respectable as you arc and so Is
he
Susan is she mad ,"
Emma advanced, forward her whole face
lighted up with passion. Il have done no
wrong" she said. Il left my home in the way
did to get rid of my husband, rid Of his name
and to become free again. ] concerted my
plot with Captain Chard. When Mr.. Car
magic sues for diyorce-whicl Of course ne
must do--he will obtain il will be unopPoscd
and then l shall become Captain Chards
wife. lie has loved me long and love him.
have done no wrong" she repeated, wItA
flashing eyes "aud Captain Chard would not
lead me into it. But rather'-she dropped
her yoice-"than not be rid Of Lieutenant
Carnegie, we would do it
"Oh Emma !" exclaimed Susan, "iG we be.
lieve you, can you expect the world Will DC
so ?"
1T will have to. Once let the divorce be
pronounced and we shall make our assertions
GOOD. Ruth can bear good testimony, ant
so can others. Mr.. Carnagie has got a let
ter before this, dispatched on my arrival here
that will sting him into seeking divorce II
was pu7posely worded for it.
Are you not afraid Of other consequence
than divorce ?' asked Susan. MIR. CaTna'
Gle is bitterly indignant against Captain
Chard. He Gays he shall shoot him.
"Two can play at that game, retorted MIS-
Carnagie. ,.
81 hope uttered Ursula in ferycnt ton9
that your Captain Chard will be drummeH
out rthe regiment. A reputable commau
der 81 c..
Too late" sareastcally rejoined Mrs Gar
magic "he has sold oat."
"rhe kindest thing that could have hap;eh-
ed 10 you would have beer { shlpwLecA 10
the bottom of the sea" repeated Ursula
Thank you. The waves were not OF yog'
opinion. YOU perceive. ! hope and trust ne
may get shipwrecked coming over. IL wouiI
save a world of trouble, and | and Captain
CT ard should held public Rejoicing, over IT,
Have you any more fault TO find with me =.
because, if not, am going up TO bed; ,.,
No reply was made, and Mrs CSrnag'o
omitted the room. -
"Susan," uttered Ursula, again, ''S sho
mad! What will become of us all IN lno
eyes of the worldg'
Can what she says be true 2 asked ou'
San. Il am inclined 10 believe IT.. ,,,
"What difference does it make wnStucr