Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-12-24
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Another Foolish Vile
The Duel by Lot.
woman's Vengeance.
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NAV be pure in heart and unblemished
in reputation, but still the tempter will
sometimes come in spite of every watch
and ward. Let those who have been
thus tempted read the trials and strug-
giles of our heroine. and it will not only
interest them deeply, but render them
stronger, purer, and better fitted to meet
and conquer temptation, let it present it.
self in whatever form it may.
On fine day in the fall Of the year,
Lord and Lady Carisbrook, were seated
under the shade of spreading beech
tree, in the gardens attached to Calde.
colt Hall, which was the name of their
ancestral abode. His lordship was read
ing letter he had received from his
brother in London, and when be had
completed its perusal, he exclaimed:
"Hurbert says in his letter, my dear,
that he has dispatched to us Sir Charles
Evauder, young baronet of whom |
have heard something. He is friend
of Hurbert's, who knows his mother very
we'll, and he wishes him to be kept for
some time in the country, if possible, as
the delights of London are rapidly de-
moralizing him."
" l shall be glad to extend our hospi-
tally to any friend of your brother Hur-
bert's," answered Lady Carisbrook, who
never contradicted her husband in any
thing.
"The letter goes on to say" continued
his lordship, "that his mother, Lady
Evander, wishes him to renew his ac-
quaintance with the St. Aubyns, who
live near US. Sir Charles and Lily St.
Aubyn met in town, and if match
could be arranged between them, it would
be most desirable"
"We will do what we can," said her
ladyship, favoring her husband with a
sweet smile. am sure we have been
so happy during our welded life, dearest
Albert, that we need have no compunc-
ton in inducing two young people to
unite themselves together"
After some further conversation it was
decided that they would gladly receive
Sir Charles Evander as a guest, and do
all they could to make him forget the
delights of the town by introducing to
his notice the many charms Of a country
life.
A week elapsed and Sir Charles Evan
der arrived at Caldecott HALL
He was tall, handsome, well made, and
had that Undesirable, easy well-bred
air, which can only be acquired from
moving in the best society. There was
magic in his eyes, and Lady Carisbrook
had not been in his company halfan-
hour, before she felt fascinated by his
glance and turning away with shud-
der, said to herself:
That i, indeed man fora woman
to love. How happy should Miss St.
Audyn be with such a suitor"
Lord Carsbrook found the Young bar
onet's society as agreeable as did his
wife.
Young as he was, he had seen great
deal of the world which had made him
somewhat of a cynic. In reality he daz-"
zled, rather than made real impression
on his friends, for there was nothing
genuine or sincereabout him. He turned
everything into ridicule and laughed at
everybody.
Carisbrook soon discovered that he was
an accomplished sportsman, and that the
amusements of the city had not rendered
him in any way effeminate
They went out together on shooting
expeditions, and always came back with
q full bag, Sir Charles being an excel
lent shot, and thoroughly at home with
dog and gun.
There were SO many places on the es-
tate TO go to, so much to see, and SO
much to do during Sir Charles Evander's
first week at Caldecott, that Lily St.
Aubyn was forgotten until Lady Carts
brook exclaimed:
I'VE have some agreeable neighbors,
Evander, to whom | shall feel delighted
to introduce you. Among Others / may
mention the St. Aubyns."
"Of Rock Hill?" said Sir Charles.
Yes; | have met them, and shall be
glad to renew the acquaintance. Lily is
a flne girl, and she assisted me to pass
some time very pleasantly in London"
We will them to meet you at
dinner, Sir Charles exclaimed Lady
Carisbroek. "But you must not suppose
that we have any design upon your heart
IN bringing you in contact with the
most lovely young lady in this part of
the country"
Sir Charles Evander laughed and
made answer: al do not think I am so
impressionable as you seem to imagine.
although l will own myself susceptible
ola woman's charms"
Presently Lord Carisbrook went to the
other end of the room, and Evander had
an opportunity of saying in low tone:
My heart is gone already, Lady Car
isbrook."
Indeed Since when, may ask?"
she replied, with eight elevation of the
eyebrows.
Since entered this house. Since T
first beheld You, Lady Carisbrook." he
said with glance of admiration.
~ Sir Charles" exclaimed her lady.
ship, in tone Of severe rebuke. aft Won
dare to repeat such language to me. /
shall instantly make my husband ac.
quainted with your conduct. You. n
guest in his house. and to make such a
speech to the wife Tof your hsstlp
Why not, when the hostess is nre,.
tyr" answered Evander t~irling his
mustache.
Lady Carisbrook half rose. as If to call
her husbands attention, but he vas look.
ing over some books, and had his bacv
turned toward her,