The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-12-28
ANOTHER FOOLISH WIFE !
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9oman's Vengeance!
AHUSBANDSEIOTl,
How many wives are there in our
broad land who pray earnestly, daily,
lead a. not into temptation! They
may be pure in heart and unblemished
in reputation, but still the temper will
sometimes come in spite OF every watch
and ward. Let these who have been
thus tempted, read the tr3nls and strug-
giles Of our heorine, and ft will not only
interest them deeply, but render them
stronger. purer. and better fitted to
meet and conquer temptation, let it pre-
sent 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 . spreading beech
tree, Ia the garden attsched to Calde-
colt Hall, which was the name Of their
ancestral abode. His lordship was read
ing . letter he had received from his
brother In London, and when he had
completed its perusal he exclaimed
Hubert says in his letter, my dear,
that he has dispatched to rs Sir Charles
Evander, young baronet Of whom 4
have heard something. He is friend
Of Hubert who knows his mother very
well, and he wishes him 10 be kept for
some time in The country, IL possible. as
the delights OF London are rapidly de-
moralizing him. A ss
4 shall be glad to extend our hospi-
tality to any friend of your brother HUI
bert's,' answered Lady CArishrooI, who
never contradicted her husband in any
thing. ~
| The letter goes on to say continued
his lordship, that his mother, Lady Ev-
ander, wishes him to renew his acquain-
tance with the st. Aubyns, who live
near us, Sir Charles and Lily St. Aubyn
met in town, and IL match could be
arranged between them, it would be
most Desirable
we will do what we can,' said her Ia.
| dyship, favoring her husband with q
sweet smile. i am sure we have been
SO happy during our welded life, dear
est Albert. that we need have no com
/ junction in inducing two young people
to unite themselves together
| After some further conversation it
| was decided that they would gladly re-
ceive Sir Charles Evauder as q guest,
and do all they could to make him for
get the delights of the town by intro
ducing to his notice the many charms of
. country life.
A week elapsed and Sir Charles Ey-
ander arrived at Caldecott Hall.
He was tall, handsome, well. made, and
had 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 Carisbrook
had not been in his company half-an
hour. before she felt fascinated by his
glance, and turning away with a shud-
der. said to herself:
! That is indeed man for a woman to
love. How Happy should Miss st. Au-
byn be with such suitor.' @
Lord Carisbrook found the young bar.
onets society as agreeable as did his
wife.
| Young as he was, he had seen great
deal of the world. which had made him
somewhat of a cynic. In reality he daz-
zled, rather than made q real impression
on his friends, for there was nothing gen.
uine or sincere about him. He turned
everything into ridicule, and laughed at
everybody.
Carisbrook soon discovered that he
was an accomplished sportsman, and
that the amusements Of the city had not
rendered him in any way efeminate.
They Went out together on shooting
expeditions, and always came back with
a full bag, Sir Charles being an excel
lent shot, and thoroughly OF home with
dog and gun.
There were 50 many places on the es-
tate to go to, so much to see. and so
4 m no tp n
der's first week at Caldecott, that Lily
ST. Auhyn was forgotten until Lady Car
ishbrook exclaimed:
We ha, e some most agreeable neigh.
bors, Evander, to whom shall feel de-
lighted to Introduce you. Among others
may mention the st. Aubyns'
| OF Rock Hill p said Sir Charles
Yes; have met them, and shall be
glad to renew the acquaintance Lily is
| fine girl, and she assisted me to pass
some time very pleasantly in London
We will invite them to meet you at
| dinner, Sir Charles exclaimed Lady
Carisbrook. 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 country s
Sir Charles Evander lsughed and
made answer: 81 do not think / am SO
impressionable as you seem to imagine,
although will own myself susceptible
of . Woman's charms @ aa
Presently Lord Carisbrook went to
the other end Of the room, and Evander
had an opportunity Of saying in a low
tone
My heart is gone already, Lady Car
isbrook,
Indeed Since when, may / ask7'
she replied, with slight elevation Of
I tho ovnbroua