Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-12-30
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ANOTHER FOOLISH WIFE:
The Duel by Lot.
Woman's Vengeance!
A HUSBAND SHOT +!

icau us Hol !hto Temptation! 1nel
may be pure in heart and unblemishe e(
in reputation, but still the tempter vii
sometimes come in spite of ever,
watch and ward. Let those who hayt
been thus tempted read the trials anc
struggles of our heroine. and it vii
not only interest them deeply, but rem
der them stronger, purer, and better
fitted to meet and conquer temptation
let it present itself in whatever form i,
may.
On 6ne day in the fall of the year
Lord and Lady Carisbrook were seat
ed under the shade of a spreading
beech tree, in the gardens attached to
Caldecoot Hall, which was the name
of their ancestral abode. His lord
ship was reading letter he had re-
ceiyed from his brother in London,
and when he had completed its peru
sal, he exclaimed:
Hubert says in his letter, my dear,
that he has dispatched to us Sir
Charles Evander,s young baronet OF
whom have heard something He is
a 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 rapidly demoralizing him.
II shall be glad to extend our hos
pitality to any friend of your brother
Hubert's, answered Lady Carisbrook,
who never contradicted her husband
in anything.
'The letter goes on to say" contin-
ued his lordship, chat 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 be arrasgsd bsswsss
then. it would Be most desirable.
I'VE will do what We csa." sid her
ladyship. favoriag her husband with q
swsst smile. II am sure We have been
90 happy dsring oar welded life, dear
est Albert. that we nssd have no com
punction in inducing two young people
to unite themselves together. 4"
After some further conversation it
was decided that they would gladly re-
ceive Sir Charles Evander as 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
Evander arrived at Caldecott Hall.
He was tall. handsome. well-made,
and had that indescribable, easy, we'll
bred air, which can only be acquired
from moving in the best society. There
was magic in his eyes, and Lady Caris-
brook had not been in his company
half-an-hour, before she felt fascinated
by his glance, and turning away with
shudder, said to herself:
"That is indeed n man for a woman
to love. How happy should Miss St.
Aubyn be with such suitor."
Lord Carisbrook found the young
baronet's society as agreeable as did
his wife.
Young as he was, he had seen a
great deal of the world, which had
made him somewhat of cynic. In
reality he dazzled, rather than made
areal impression on his friends, for
there was nothing genuine 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 effemi-
nate.
They went out together on shooting
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 go to, so much to see, and so
much to do during Sir Charles Evan
der's first week at Caldecott, that Lily
st. Aubyn was forgotten until Lady
Carisbrook exclaimed
ave have some most agreeable
Evander, to whom shall
feel delighted to introduce you
Among others l may mention the st.
Aubyns."
"Of Rock HIP" said Sir Charles.
Eyes; I 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 Lon
don."
"We will invite them to meet you at
dinner, Sir Charles" exclaimed Lady
Carisbrook. But you must not sup
pose 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"
Sir Charles Evander laughed and
made answer: II do not think l am
so impressable as you seem to imagine,
will own myself susceptible
of woman's charms"
Presently Lord Carisbrook went to
the other end of the room, and Evan
der had an opportunity OF saying in a
low tone:
"My heart is gone already, Lady |
"Indeed!. Since when, may ask?"
she replied, with slight elevation of
the eyebrows.
"Since entered this house. Since
first beheld you, Lady Carisbrook,"
he said with a glance of admiration.
"Sir Charles" exclaimed her lady
ship. in a tone of severe rebuke, eff
you dare to repeat such language to
me, shall instantly make my hus-
band acquainted with your conduct
You, . guest in this house, and to make
such spsech to the wife of your
hosti"
"Why sos, whsn the hostess is pret-
W" ansNersd Evander,s. !. twirling his
apstache. sHsx.is /
Lady CarisbrSek bali rese. "a il to ]