The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-06-07

delay" said Lord Dunbarton, speaking in
stern manner and with an injured ex pres
sion Of countenance.
II thou art friend to Monsieur
Dalgarno, or come from those who are such
then fur be it from me to keep you away
from hi, company, But Monsieur has is
sued such strict commands concerning
forming acquaintance, that have never
told any Of my own friends that the actor
stopped the greater portion Of his time
with me-" applied George Whitaker
Then, he added, as be signed for his guest
to follow him, and opened the door and
left the room wherein the two had been
conversing:
Follow me, my friend, and l will
show thee into his presence"
Lord Dunbarton did as directed, still
keeping bis cloak and hat on. and preser-
wing his incognito; and then few mo-
mcn's later, he stood within the chamber
Of Monsieur Dalgarno, and that person.
age rose with true Parisienne politeness to
receive bis unknown and unexpected
guest.
The nobleman waited for the landlord
to retire; then be threw aside his hat and
and cloak, and stood in biz noblemans garb
before the Frcnchman. Monsieur Dali
garno Immediately recognized him as one
Of the young lords who bad so perssien;y
besiegcd his apartments at the other, and
more public hotel, where it was known to
the London world he had his residence
there; and he now saw before him one,
who had then many times requested amin
PRODUCTION 10 the actress who it had been
ascertained, was under Alonsieur's charge.
81 have the honor Of visit from Lord
Dunbaron {" said monsieur with q low
bow aud most courteous manner as be
stood waiting the words of his guest
Yes, | am that nobleman; and l have
paid this visit to thee, Monsieur Dial garno,
in order to gaia by thy sanction and utter
cession an introduction to the charming
actress, Mademoiselle Nsyscr, whom thou
appearest 10 hold control over" replied
Lord Dunbarton.
"But have l not already refused this
request Of thine, my lord. even as have
been compelled to do the same by many
others who have come TO me for the same
purpose? And SO thou must at once per-
ceive that thou hast come upon an unsuc-
cessful Grand" said monsieur with q
plausible voice and most suave manner.
"'Tis true that thou hast already re-
fused me in acquaintance with Mademoi-
selle N;cyser; but perhaps thou migh'st
not find it so unreasonable request,
should | desire you to present one to Dame
Jennie, the landlords handsome wife! !"
replied his lordship in significant tone as
he looked meaningly into the face Of Mon
sieur Dalgarno.
The latter stared as Il he had received a
sudden shock; aud then, in somewhat
altere voice from his former quiet tones,
asked hastily:
"What does your lordship mean by my
presenting thee to Dame Whitaker p
What has she to do with hlademoiselle
Meyser, or I to do with her? q and he
pazed auxiously into bis lordsbi,'s face as
lie nut the question.
/" Thou art well acquainted with nv full
meaning. Monsieur Dalrarpo. and there.
fore lis needless to bandv words upop the
subject. Make mo acquainted with Dame
Whitaker. who ba, once renul.ed nv ad.
vapce, and whom know to be Nlad.mo;;-
sclle Nieyser. the actress. Use rour in.
fueuce. which I know 70 be greater and
prior to her,busbapd's. with her and show
her thu, Lord Dunbar,on would bo her
friend: aud I will not blazou to The Lon.
don world That thou has, ;mnosed unon
them BY bringing before their fast;diou,
.en,es this old landlords snouse-and
called her by foreign name. and by so
do;nc gained their annlanse md money /
Refuse 70 do n, v;sb, md | will have
both thee md her arrested and conveyed
to a lcs, nlcasant Mace than The hoard, Of
q lanes Theatre or tb;s little bu, com !.
Portable inn Of her elderly husband Ac.
edo 10 nv visae, and I will become vour
most r nowcrful patron and friend. and INV
thee besides. a noble reward for Inv share
in tbe transaction p eInl,;ned Lord
Dunbar,op in somewhat lengthy laneuau 90.
Monsieur Dalparpo seemed ouite affec.
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