The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1869-12-22
ANOTHER FOOLISH WIFEE q
The Duel by Lot!
WOMANIS ENGEANCEE
A HUSBAND SHOT.

blemished in reputation, but stl ii 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 hero
inc, aud it will not only interest
them deeply, but render them
stronger, purer, and better fitted to
meet and conquer temptation, let
it present itself in whatever form it
may.
On fine day in the fall of theyear,
Lord and Lady Carisbrook were seat
ed under the shade of a spreading
beech tree. in the gan dens attached
to Caldecott Hall, which was the
name of their ancestral abode. His
iordship was reading letter he had
received from his brother in London,
and when be had completed its pc
rusal, he exclaimed:
'Huhert says in his letter, my
dear, that he has dispatched to US
Sir Charles Evander, a young baron
ct of whom / have heard something.
He is q friend of Hubert's, who
knows his mother very well, and he
wishes him to be kept for some time
in the country, if possible, as the
delights of London are demoralizing
him."
At shall be glad to extend our hos
pitality to any friend of your brother
Hubert's," answered Lady CARTS
brook, who never contradicted her
husband in anything.
''The letter goes on to say" con-
tinued his iordship, ''that his mother,
Lady EVander, wishes him to re
new his acquaintance with the st
Aubyns, who live near US. Sir
Charles and Lily st. Aubyn met in
town, and if match could be arraDg-
ed bet them, it would be most
desirable"
1--WE will do what we can," said
her ladyship, favoTing her husband
with sweet smile. ''I am sure we
have been so happy during our wed
ded life, dearest Albert, that we need
have no compunctiOn in inducing
two young people to unite themselves
together"
After some further con versation 1t
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
ny introducing to his notice the
many charms of a country life.
A week elapsed and Sir Charles
EVander arrived at CaldecOtt Hall.
He was tall, handsom, we'll made,
and had that indeseribable, easy, F,
Well-bred air, which can only be &C
quired from moving in the best So
ciety. There was magic in his eyes,
and Lady CarisbrO0k had not been
in his company half-an-ho before
she felt fascinated by his glance, and
turning away with q shudder said to
herself:
This is indeed man for wo-
man to love. How happy should
Miss st. Aubyh be with such a
suitor."
Lord Carisbrook found the young
paronet's society as agreeable as did
his wife.
Yeung as he was, he had seen q
great deal of the world, which had
made him somewhat of cynic. In
reality he dazzled, rather than made
real impression on his friends, for
there was nothing genuine or sincere
about him. He turUed everything
into ridicule and laughed at every
body. ...- -.....
Carisbrook soon discovered that he
was an accomplished sportsman, and
that the Rmusements OF the city had
not rendered him in any way ef.
Terminate. -....s.
They went out together on shoot
ing expeditions, and always came
back with a full bag, Sir Charles be-
ing an excellent shot, and thorough
ly at home with dog and gun.
There were so many places on the
estate 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 CarisbrOok exclaimed:
"We have some most agreeable
neighbors, Evander, to whom Ishal
feel delighted to introduce you
Among others 1 NAV mention the
st. Aubyns."
'FOf Rock Hill ?'' said Sir Charles
Eyes; 1 have met them, and shall
be glad to renew the acqu 4intance.
Lily is fine. girl, and she assisted
me to pass some time very pleasant
ly in London"
'sWe wiIl-invite them to meet yol
at dinner, Sir Charles" exclaimed
Lady Carisbrook. "But you mus
not suppose that we have any desigl
upon your heart In bringing you il
| contact with the most lovely yOuni
lady in this part ofthe country"
Sir Charles Evander laughed anc
made answer: 81 do not think L an
so impressionable as you seem to ina
imagine, although will own mysel
susceptible of woman's charms"
Presently Lord Carisbrook wen
to the other end of the room. ant
Evander had the opportunity of say
ing in a low tone:
''My hear: is gone already. Lad,
Carisbrook." - .---l
| sIndeed Since when may ask :?
she replied, with a slight elevation c
the eyebrows. -- -.
''Since entered this house. SING
I first beheld You, Lady Carisbrook.
he said, with glance of admiration
''Sir Charles" exclaimed her lady
ship, in a tone of severe rebuke, -
you dare 10 repeat such language
me, / shall instantly make my huS
band acquainted with your condue
You, a guest in his house, and
make such speech TO the wife
your hOstl" .-- -.--f =l
"XYhy not, when the hostess
pretty ?'' answered Evander, twir
ing his mustache.
Lady Carisbrook half rose, as if t
call her husbands attention, but b
was looking over some books, an
: had his back turned toward her.
"If you wish to. lose your HUSBAND
l by all means promote a quarrel b.
/. tween us, - said Sir Charles coolly.
/. ssDueliag is possible in France, an
can fire pistol with as much SKI
as can use a sword"
She became passive under tn
e threat, and again his large lustroI
b eyes. were fixed upon her appeariu
: to fathom the secret depths OF tt
!. innermost recesses of her soul.
Lady Carisbrook began to
! afraid of this man. but after his fam
q liarlty that evening she alWa!
/, avoided q conversation with him,
A few. days afterward Lord Caril
I brook and Sir Charles Evander We
f out shooting together near the co'
fines of the estate. By this side WI
a the main road, and they sat dow
= upon q bank to rest while the kee
8 ers opened out q slight repast the
: mad brought with them.
e Suddenly the noise of horses gallo
n ing rapidly along the road fell upe
their ear; with this was mingled u
y clatter of wheels and the cries
II women. apparently in a dreadf
IA state of alarm. ---l.
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