New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-04

have lust upset the INK bottle over the
table, and spoilt . brief, and my white
waistcoat is soaked with the abon,inable
compound. Jack insinuates it's drink. Be.
lieve me, darling, it's nothing but exhilera-
ton. But what are white waistc0ats and
briefs to you! Oh, Clementina! at this mo-
ment Jack seems to be our good genius. He
is brother you may well be proud of.
just now left of to grasp his hand to thank
him for his kindness, and hesreplied: Finish
your letter, you donkey But it is all his
goodness of head. Still. he is growing inn
patient, and is throwing things at my head,
SO must bring this note to conclusion.
Leave all to us, and fear not for the result.
Adieu, my adorable one, adieu! Your own
fOndly afectionate and eternally faithful
CHARLIE"
Have you really finished :" said Jack, az
folded the letter and gave it to him.
Yes, my dear old boy, yes! And ten
thousand thanks.
"Then I'm off at once. Mind! the day
after tomorrow"
And shaking my hand warmly, he hur-
RED away. Wednesday came in due course.
Jack called for me, and we ran down by
train to Richmond, walked up the hill to
the park, and soon discovered our party un-
der clum Of trees by the White Lodge.
On seeing us, Mrs. C0operley Tubbs rose
from her seat Immediately, and received
Jack in the most cordial manner.
go, my dear Mr.. John, I'm so glad
you've come; pray introduce me to your
friend"
Jack did the amiable.
"Mr. Charles Vavasseur, Mrs. C0operley
Tubbs"
Delighted to make your acquaintance,
Mr.. Vavasseur. Any friend of my dear
John Boggles is welcome here"
1t was currently reported that Mrs. Tubbs
had sinister designs upon Jack for one Of
her three Enthusiastically awkward.
short, chubby faced girls in blue silk. !
bowed. and was then introduced by Mrs,
Tubbs to the rest Of the party, who were al
strangers to me. There was Mr.. Swindle-
ton Skarpe-Jack said he was director Of
a joint stock company for extracting oil
from brickbats, Or something Of the kind
Sir Pussy Fitznoodle, X. B.. ali antiquated
beau Of Mrs, srnbbs'; Mrs. Warrington Pye
and her daughter, Miss Maggie Pye; young
Flimsey, firm of Flimsey, Kite, Flyer & Co.,
6nanciers and stockholders, COpthal court,
great gun in his own estimation, and
perfect tailOr's advertisement; the Misses
Jcssica, Juiletta and Jemima Tubbs, and
MANY others whose names have slipped my
memory. and last, though not least, there
was the dear little girl herself, looking
prettier than ever, in most becoming cos
tune of white and green.
my sister, Mr.. Charles Vavasseur,' SAID
Jack.
I raised my hat she inclined her head,
and no one imagined that either OF US had
met before. Looking about me and taking
Sir Pussy was exceeding attentive to Mrs.
Tubbs. Blythe by, the Baronet was an IL
lustrati0n of the triumph of art over ma
ture. False hair, false teeth, false whiskers,
false complexion, false everything: mere
living piece of mosaic to be taken to pieces
every night and put together every morn
ing. And, although not wishing TO be
cynic, l fancy that the lady was quite as
much made up as the old gentleman.
'Don't be SO very ridiculous, Sir Pussy;
you really are the most Odious man l ever
knew said Mrs. Tubbs, giving sideway
glance at the old boy at the same moment
that belied her words.
upon my honor, my dear madam, it's
true, every word; it is, indeed" returned
the baronet. exhibiting histalse teeth to adj
vantage.
"0nce when Tom Higginson and were
on the. Ramchandee Ghut, one of those
abominable Bengalees came up and said
"A glass of claret, if you please
The Rajah Bustomjee Doolop Singh in
tends"
Purchasing fifty shares at five pounds
premium"
'.Assassinating the whole Of you
"Getting few Of his friends to rig the
market"
ibid you ever know anything SO un-
pleasant, dear. as-t'
"A hundred thousand black rascals in
arms
"They came from Peter Robinson's,
dear"
This may be taken as a sample of the
conversation l heard, as every one was
talking at once on different subjects. So
the time slipped away, until Jack said
quietly to me:
"Halfpast six o'clock, Charley; the en-
envy is nearly due. Timer
NV heart went pit a-pat, for q moment, as
Jack lighted a cigar, and. taking his sisters
arm, strolled leisurely away: By this time
most of the others were wandering about in
little knots of twos and threes, Mrs. Tubbs
being still held captive by the Baronet.
Very coolly / followed Jack, and strolled
along by the side Of Clementina in the
direction of Petersham, until Jack stopped
suddenly, and looking about him. said:
''The coasts all clear; none of our party
are in sight: now for a run
] drew Clementina's arm in mine; Jack
scudded away in front, and we quickened
our pace prcportiOnately. Down into the
little valley, and over the railing OF Peters
ham Park, where we ran down the hill like
children, afraid to stop for q moment, or
lock behind us, for fear we might be no
ticed and pursued. We Quilted the park
by the south gate, crossed the road, and in
the little inward found the barouche j had
ordered waiting.
As handed her into the carriage the dear
girl said, quite out of breath:
80 Charley! I'm SO frightened; what
will become of us suppose we are pur-
sued ?"
Courage, my dariing.' l replied, "and
never fear for the result. We shall not be
missed for an hour at least, and by that
time we shall be out of danger
Seven o'clock struck as we started for
Victoria. 1t was my intention t6 proceed
by that nights mail to Calais, and get mar
ried at the English church early the next
morning We were only just in time to
catch the mail train; and two hours later
found us at Dover, where we embarked at
once on the Breeze.
"And- now" said /, "thanks to your
clever generalship, Jack, our troubles are
over. Clcm, dearest, our fight has been
successful SO far"
"Do you think we are quite safe even
now 7" she answered.
"Quite, my love; don't worry your pretty
little head any longer. Why, declare. you
look quite i'll. You had better go and lie
down little while; / am sure you must
need rest"
Thank you, Charles; do feel almost
worn out, but / shall he better presently.
I'm silly, foolish little thing, know, dear;
but can not help thinking that we shall
yet be followed"
took her down into the saloon, and re-
turned to the deck just in time to see the
signal light of the Southwestern train APP
preaching rapidly down the Admiralty
pier. Nearer and nearer it came, until it