Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-24
ANOTHER FOOLISH Wife,
THE DUEL BY LOT
woMAN'S VENGEANCE
a HUSBAND SHOT

a NEU@9AND SHOT I!
How many wives are there in our broad
land who pray earnestly, daily. lead us
not into temptationW They may be pure
in heart and unbomished 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 struggles of our heroine, and
it will not only interest them deeply, but
render them stronger, purer, and better fit
ted to meet and conquer temptation, let it
present itself in whatever form it may
On fine day in the fall Of the year, Lord
and Lady Carisbrook were seated under
the shade of q spreading beech tree, in the
gardens attached to CaldecOtt Hall, which
was the name of their ancestral abode. His
lOrdship was reading a letter he had re-
ccivcd from his brother in London, and
when he had completed its perusal he ex-
claimed:
Hubert says in hi letter. my dear, that
he has dispatched to us Sir Charles Evan
der, young baronct Of whom have heard
something. He is q friend of Huberts, who
knows his mother very well, and he wishes
him TO be kept for some time in the coun-
try, if possible, as the delights of London
are rapidly demoralizing him"
81 shall be glad to extend our hospitality
TO any friend of your brother Huberts,"
answered Lady Carisbrook, who never
cuntradicted her husband i'm anything.
"Thc letter goes on to say" continued
his lOrdship, that his mother Lady Ev-
Hndcr, wishes him TO renew his acquaint-
Hncc with the st. Aubyns, who live near
us. Sir Charles and Lily st. Aubyn met in
town, and If a match could be arranged be-
tween thcm, it would be most desirable"
we will do what we can said her la
dyShp, iavoring her husband with sweet
smile ~ am sure We have been so happy
during our welded life, dearest Albert,
that we need have no compuncton in in
uucing two young people to unite them
selves 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 n country life.
\ week elapsed and Sir Charles Evander
arrived ut Caldecott Hail.
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 half an hour, before
she felt fascinated by his glance, and turn
ing away with shudder, said TO herself:
THAT is indeed n man for q woman to
love. How happy should Miss St. Aubyn
be with such n suitor."
Lord Carisbrook found the young baro-
nets society rs agreeable rs did his wife.
Young as he was, he had seen n great
deal of the world, which had made him
somewhat of cvnic. In reality he daz-
zlcd, rather than made n real impression
on his friends, for there was nothing GENT
inc or sincere about him. He turned ev-
erylhing into ridicule and laughed at ov-
ervbody.
Carisbrook soon discovered that he WAS
an accomplished sportsman, and that the
anuscmcnts of the city had not rendered
him in any way efleminate.
They went out together on shooting ex-
petitions, and always came back with a
full bag, Sir Charles being an excellent
shot, and thoroughly at home with dog and
gun.
There were so many places on the estate
to 90 to, so much to see, and so much TO do
during Sir Charles Evander's first week at
Caldecott, that Lily st. Aubyn was forgot
ten until Lady Carisbrook exclaimed:
"We have some most agreeable neigh
bors, Evander, TO whom l shall feel de-
lighted to Introduce you. Among others |
may mention the st. Aubyns."
"Of Rock Hip said Sir Charles. Eyes.
| have met them, and shall be glad to re-
new the acquaintance. Lily is a fine girl,
and She assisted me TO pass some time very
pleasantly in London
we Will invite them to meet you at dir
ncr, Sir Charles" exclaimed Lady Carts
brook. But you must not suppose that
we have any design upon your heart in
bringing you in contact with the most love
~ young lady in this part of the country"
Sir Charles Eyander laughed and made
answer: 81 do not think | am so impress
Slonable as you seem to imagine, although
VIII own myself susceptible to woman 5
charms"
Presently Lord Carisbrook went to the
olhcr END OF the room, and Evandor had an
opportunity Of saying in a low tone:
brook"
Indeed! Since when. may asl,?" She
replied with sill ht elevation of the eye
since entered this house. Since ! first
beheld you, Lady Carisbrook," he said.
with glance Of admiration.
"Sir Charles" exclaimed her ladyship,
in tone Of severe rebuke, ''il you dare to
repeat such language to me, | shall instant.
ly make my husband acquainted with your
conduct. You, n guest in his house, and
to make such speech to the wife of YOU
hostr
"Why not, when the hostess is pretty?'
answered EVander, twirling his mustache
Lady Carisbrook half rose, as if to cal
her husbands attention, but he was look.
ing over some books, and had his back
turned toward her
al you wish to lose your husband, by all
means promote quarrel between us, -
said Sir Charles, coolly. "Dueling is pos
sible in France, and can fire pistol with
rs much skill rs | can use a sword"
She became passive under his threat, and
again his large, lustrous eyes were fixed
upon her, appearing to fathom the secre
depths of the innermost recesses of hel
soul.
Lady Carisbrook began to be afraid o
this man, but after his familiarity tina
evening she always avoided n conversation
with him.
\ few days uftcrward Lord Carisbrool
and Sir Charles Evander were out shooting
together near the confines of the estate. b,
this side was the main road, and they sa
down upon a bank to rest while the keep
ers opened ont slight repas- they haC
brought with them.
Suddenly the noise of horses gallopinj
rapidly along the road fell upon their ears
with this was mingled the clatter of wheel
and the cries of women, apparently in
dreadful state Of alarm.
Sir Charles Evander was up in n mo
mont, looking eagerly along the highway.
Presently he beheld carriage drawn b,
two fiery horses, over which the terrified
coachman had lost all &C ntrol, descendin
hill at a rapid pace, lie was Just able {
perceive that two ladies occupied the car
riago, and then, without a moments hest
tation, he raised his gun and shot one @
the horses dead, thus bringing the earring
to n stand still. 1t turned out that the lad
occupants of the carriage were Mrs. st. Au
byn and her daughter Lily, who were Q
once conducted to Caldecott Hall by Evan
der and Lord Carisbrook.
When they reached Caldecott Hall, In
blushing girl who was hanging on Evan
der's arm at once attracted Lady Carts
brook s notice.
A pang shot through her heart.
"What," she exclaimed TO herself, ian
| jealous? oh, II is absolutely necessar.
for my peace Of mind that that man shout
leave this house"