The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-18
ANorHER FOOLISH WIFE.
THE DUEL BY LOT.
wOMAv's VENGEANCE
A HUSBAND SHOT!

blemshed In reputation, but still the tempter VII
| sometimes come in spite Of every watch ant
word. Let those who have been thus tempted
read the trials and struggles Of our heroine, ant
It will not only interest them deeply, but rende
them stronger, purer, and better fitted TO NEE
and conquer temptation, let it present itself Ii
whatever form it may.
On q fine day in the fall OF the year, Lord ant
Lady Clarisbrook were seated under the shade
| q spreading beech tree, III the gardens attacnet
| to Caldecott Hall, which was the name OF thei
ancestral abode His lordsh!p was reading a let
| ter he had received from his brother in London
and when he had completed its perusa'' he ex
| claimed:
Hubert says in his letter, my dear, that he ha.
dispatched to US Sir Charles EVander, young
baronet Of whom have heard something. de
q friend Of Hubert's, who knows his mother yer!
well, and he wishes him to be kept for some tim'
in the country If possible, as the delights OF Lon
don are rapidly demoralizing him."
81 shall be glad to extend our hospitality to any
friend Of your brother Hubert's," answered Lady
Carisbrook who never contradicted her husband
In anything.
"The letter goes on to say" continued his lord
ship, "that his mother, Lady Evander, wishes
him to renew his acquaintance with the st
Aubyns, who live near us. Sir Charles and Lily
st. Aubyn met in town, and il match could
he arranged between them, it would be most de
sirable."
ave will do wha: we can," said ner laaysh'p
favoring her husband with sweet smile. II an
sure we have been SO happy during our wedaeo
life. dearest Albert, that we need have no com
junction ia inducingtwo young people to unite
themselves together"
After some further conversation 1t was decided
that they would gladly receive Sir Charles Evan
der as guest, and do al, they could to make him
forget the delights OF the town by introducing to
his notice the many charms Of country life.
Aweek ELAPSED and Sir Charles Evander arrived
at Caldecott Hall
He was tall, handsome, we-made, and mad
that indescribable easy, well-bred air. which can
only be acquired from moving in the best society
There was magic in his eyes, and Lady Cars
brook had not been in his company half ON hour,
before she felt fascinated by his glance, and turn
ing away with shudder, said to herself:
.sThat is, indeed man for woman to love
How happy should Miss st. Aubyn be with such
suitor."
Lord Carisbrook found the young baronets So
ciety as agreeable as did his wife.
Young as he was, he had seen great deal oil
the world, which had made him somewhat OF a
cynic. In reality he dazzled, rather than made
real impression on his friends, for there was
nothing genuine or sincere about him. He turn-
cd everything into rldcule and laughed ct every
body.
Oarlsbrook soon discovered that he was an ac'
complished sportsman, and that the alnusementS
of the city,had not rendered him in ally way
efreminate.
They went out together on shooting expedi-
tions, and always came back with 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 so
to, SO much to see and so much to do during Sir
Charles Eyander's first week at Caldecott, that
Lily St. Aubyn was forgotten until Lady caris'
brook exclaimed:
ave have some most agreeable neiShhors
Eyander, to whom shall feel delighted to intro
duce you. Among others l may mention tie ST.
Aubyns."
"Of Rock Hill ~ said Sir Charles. Eyes: have
met them, and shall be glad to renew the acquain-
tanse. Lily is a fine girl, and she assisted me to
pass some time very pleasantly in London"
1--WE will invite them to meet you at dinner, Sir
Charles, exclaimed Lady CarisbrooE. 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 coun-
try.n
Sir Charles Evander laughed and made answer:
az do not think am so impressionable as you
seem toimagine, although will own myself sus-
ceptible OF o woman's charms"
Presently Lord Carisbrook went to the other
end of the room, and Evander had an opportu-
nifty Of saying in low tone:
my heart is gone already, Lady CarisorooS."
"Indeed Since when, may asIs'' she replied,
with a slight elevation Of the eyebrows.
"Since entered this house. Since first be-
held you, Lady CarisbrooI," lie said, with
glance of admiration.
"Sr Charles" exclaimed her ladyship in
tone Of severe rebuke, "f you dare to repeat such
language to me, shall instantly make my hus-
band acquainted with your conduct. You,
guest in his house, and to make such speech 10
the wife OF your host"
"Why not, when the hostess isprettyf" answer
ed Evander twlrling his mustache.
Lady Carisbrook half rose, as II to call her nus
bands attention, but he was looking over some
books. and had his back turned toward her.
"If YOU wish to loose your husband, by all
means promote a quarrel between u.s." said Sir
Charles, coolly. "Duelng Is possible in France,
and can Are pistol with as much skill IS can
use sword.
She became passive under this threat, anu
again his large lustrous eyes were fixed upon her,
appearing to fathom the secret depths OF the In
ncrlnost rccesses Of be- soul.
Lady Carlsbrook began 10 be afraid OF this man,
but after his familiarity that evening she always
avoided q conversation With him.
few days afterward Lord Carsbrook and Sir
Charles Evander were out shooting together near
the confines OF the estate. By this side was the
main road, and they sat down upon bank 20
rest while the keepers opened out slight rep&st
they had brought with them.
Suddenly the noise ofhorses gaopping rapidly
along the road fell upon their ears with this was
mingled the clatter Of wheels and the cries of Wo
men, apparently in dreadful state OF alarm
Sir Charles Evandc- was up in moment, look
Ing eagerly along the highway.
Presently he bcheld q carriage drawn by TWO
fiery horses, over which the terrified coachnan
had lost all control descending hill at rapid
pace lie was just able to perceive that two Ia
dies occupied the carriage, and then, without q
moments hesitation, he raised his gun and shot
one OF the horses dead. TINS bringing the car
riage 20 stand still. 1t turned on. that the lady