The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-04-26

| and 'tuat qutIty IL uls Underwriting prlii'
ciplcs of honor, = Yes, George Whiiake,
Eis'lo metwLat tie sturdy oak is to the
clanbering clipgirg vine, which enlwines
itsof about its SUPPORT finding shelter
and protection froln the rude, jostling
winds, that witliou, this support, would
soon des'roythe tender plant. louhave
my apswerr my lsrd,--,he reason why |
chose NY good, upright and honest
spouse"
Lord Dunbarton and the other aobles
about the table looked upin establishment
Attic words of the handsome landlady,
then MS the former lord wa. abou, to speak
in reply, his words we're cut short by the
rtappearance Of George Whitaker who,
At that moment opened tie door by which
he had passed out, and, bcckoping to his
wife, said somewhat anxiously:
Come, ny dame; there's another
guest whoawaits thy serving in'the west
room ohdcr. Heywill potbe pleased ex-
cept thou break the eggs for the oalsleNe
with thine own hand, W. thou hast often
done for him before, and, in the meantime,
ri just take thy place at thy .abl. here
with The MOBILES, orr honored visitors, T"
and while he spoke the landlord came in,
aud, a. his wife passed him in leaving the
room, whispered some words in her ear
which, caused Q slight qaiyerin her frame,
and sen: the color away from her checks,
lsayingli deatlly pale. = @
L. But George Whitaker appeared no. to
perceive The sudden emotion Of his wife,
and sic vent out, closing the door after
her. lord Edgar Duubnr,on's eyes were
more ialert however, and he mut,ered
half anglily to himself, as The host I'd
vaneel TO wait upon him aud bis ccn'pan-
! ion:
so, the old squire isjealou., el. :? and
means not to allow bis pretty young wife
in the society Of us young MOBILES! Well,
we shall see what We shall SIC in the
future for I've made up my mind to be-
come better acquainted with handsome
Dam. Whitaker by-aud-by~ and, with
this resolve, he returned and addressed
.hcsa young Lord Derby; who sat opposite
him at table seeking in the first place
by his total disregard Of the presence Of
the landlady, to throw her husband afar
from his true thoughts at that moment.
"Art going 10 tie races next week,
cousin Derby 7? and il so. woulds, like the
society of'tby lordly cousin, myself, us
thy company thi'her :! for, to tell the
truth, I'm getting ennuied with this tame
town life, with its continual round Of self
same pleasures and stupid everyday
ds,ies. A little trip out Of the town to
The races, and run over TO Paris, would
no, go amiss with me during the mex, fsw
weeks; that is. il 1 can scare up agreeable
company for tho journey"
The young noble thus addressed
pale, tall, slender youth with fine face.
bu. rather vacillatiug expression Of
feature. replied readily: e9.
"Ali, certainly, cousin Edgar. I'll
bear thee company to the races, or TO any
other place you wish to drift to- provided
III. hot too hard work to roach il: but you
know I'm cons,itutionally disincIined to
make very tedious exertion TO attain auy
place or thing. Howsoever I'll leave il,
to you to arrange the route and hold
myself in READINGS to bear you company
when you say 60"
"'Tis wondrous kind in thee, Derby,
10 agree so readily to my plans; aud since
twill make no material difference to thee,
if I should see fit TO change them, then I
know twill not oficndthec in the doing"
Lord Dunbarton replied with a meaning
glance toward his cousin, which the other
was not slow to observe aud take as he
answered
"Nay, whether you 60 or stay, It's all
the same to me" vrlttE!hl
At THU. momcn, Marccry, lovely maid
Of sixteen summers, appeared, and called
\ 10 tie landlord TO come out and moment
| later the quarrcttc Of noblemen we're left
to tl,cmselvc. in til. dining-room Of the
inn. Blu, no sooner was the door closed
after the landlord, tlan Lord Francis
Mordaunt, who sat next Lord Ddnbarton,
said to the nobleman with smile which
expressed even more than his words
"Ah, Dunbarton, perceive th,t thou
art at thy usual tricks Of falling IN love
with every pretty face, whether J. be in
palace or cottage; and now thou art,
wager, over head aud cars in the devour.
ing flames with this handsome hostess Of
ours. But better take the advice Of friends
and leave the dame to her lawful spVuse.
who, you perceive, wa.che. her viii,
Argus eyes, and will be no easy dupc to
mi.le or nislcad," and as he spoke, The
nobleman pushed back the dish Of purple
grapes which had been set beside his plate
aud idly fingered the lucious punches Of
clustering fruit within it.
"Mightst as well tell the winl 10 stor
blowing, or tho mountain rivulet to turn
backward and run up the moulain summit,
as to attempt to change the mind Of our
noble Lord Duhbarton when he sets Ii.
mind upon n coveted flower; SO don't
waste thy words, Alordaunt, but lei
matters take .lcr course, aud see how
events will shaps themselves r'liim aud
all Of us in tile iuture,p said the hand.
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