Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-10
Vol. 66.-3360. No. 20.

we got out on the lawn cid Blanchard came
out to meet US, and he is by far too important
a man to be dismissed in hurry. So We
had to listen to all his talk Of what a sort OF
season he had had, and what number Of
distinguished ysitors--called for the most
part by their Christian or nicknames--he
said " Poss Seymour and Mrs. Poss, Charley
Tankervle Fox Farqubar, Mossop and Pau.
ter Peyton"
"I suppose the Seymours have the two lii.
tie rooms on the ground floor ?" said |.
No, they have not, said Blanchard.
" Mrs. Poss wanted them very much, but
they were taken. A loving pair came down
here early this very day."
Is she pretty2" asked Piers mechanical.
ly. Poor fellow he had scarcely spoken
since we started.
Well, that is a matter Of taste" said old
Blanchard; There is q good deal Of her,
there is no denying that but you will be
able to judge for yourselves. They have
been out for row with Sam, the waterman,
and here they are, jnst coming back to
dinner
looked back as he spoke, toward the
landing-place and, turning quickly round,
said to Piers Buteel My boy, you shall
marry Miss Marchmont yet"
" How ?' said he, striving to look over my
shoulder.
Leave that to me- said /, facing him
about and purposey obstructing his view
" Now, Blanchard, hand us that bitter ale;
| will give you the orders about dinner in
few minutes
As we were drinking the ale made some
excuse to Piers, left him in the bar talking
to old Blanchard, and slipped away. knew
the way to the two little rooms on the ground
floor too we'll to orequire any guide, so | scut-
[ tied down the passage, turned to my left and
opened the door on the right, and was in the
sitting room in an instant There were two
persons seated at the table, engaged in
discussing some spring soup one Of them
was Mr. Nagpore, of Hampstead; the other
was lady with very large black eyes and
great deal Of swarthy flowing hair, remark
able profile and complexion like the back
Of looking.glass. | looked hard at her,
and my theatrical experience stood me in
stead-I recognized Miss Bella Mortimer, Of
one of the theatres royal. The instant Mr..
Nagpore set eyes upon me his face fell
What do you want ?" said he.
- n uOutuN COnNtTsdtlOu WIN JOut uiIs
Nagpore," | replied. First shot fred
bulls eye to me | saw him vince as | utter.
ed his name.
You are mistaken" he said hurriedly
? l"l am not the person you take me to be
perhaps it will be better if we spoke togeth.
, er IN private ~
q" 1t is most essential" replied
My love- will you retire few moments2'
5 said Mr. Nagpore to the lady, pointing to the
little room this gentleman and have bus.
J iness together"
e Miss Mortimer rose, looking very furious,
+ and swept from the room. remembered the
9 last occasion on which had seen her, when
e we had a very pleasant waltz together at
n Weippert's, and was much amused.
e No sooner had the door closed behind her
{ than Mr.. Nagpore turned fiercely upon me.
n " demand, sir to know the meaning of this
i espionage You think | do not know you
e but recognize your face perfectly. You
gardeler Immediately opposite my house, for
d the last few months. You are, presume, a
o detective, or some one in the employ Of a
=. private inquiry Office. BE frank and tell me
l. what is your object
S. To induce you to give your consent to my
RS friend Piers Bulteel's marriage with your
is niece replied.
e 81 have no such power or position as you
IN have ascribed to me-"
st " But think | am strong enough to bring
ie about what | want
d. Mr.. Nagpore looked at me keenly. AnC
ng the means which you could use for this pur
n pose are,
IT. Merely the explanation to the clients o
ed Mr. Nagpore Of Westminster, and the friend
an of Mr. Nagpore, of Hamstead, Of the manne
m in which that esteemed gentleman passe
Mt some of his leisure time"
to Mr. Nagpore's cheeks grew scarlet. Sd
&c you mean to say" he exclaimed, that yc
~ dare to trade on such pretence as that
i Don't think that | am weak enough to be er
We shared in such pitfall. That lady who hn
nd Just left the room is my ward, the daughter {
one of my Oldest friends, who dying, entrust
err ed her to my guardianship. Do you hea
ow sir p
she Perfectly, Mr.. Nagpore, and | am d
for lighted to hear what you say there will
eel now no difficulty of bringing in few con
i'm mon friends
hat Who may they be ?"
of Oh, only the rector and church.warde
rad of St Asaph's, Hampstead, who have cor
csc down here with the school children to gi
res them treat of fresh air on the river for
self few hours. The excursion was arranged all
lose yol started for Leeds, and | have come on
ce's advance to prepare the feast Of tea and bu
any for the children, in the garden Of this hote
toe :" The rector of St. Asaph's and the churS
, af opl .ha chiidran eoma. down har
tue Good heavens am LOST cried Mr.. M
ing pore.
der &C. Not at ALL replied, they will oil
be too delighted to find you have not gone
ce'i Leeds, that you are hero to help them
gen- their harmeless gayety, and to make the
his quaintance of so charming lady as "
any ward, Miss-Miss, shall we say Mortimer
Miss All the blood forsook Mr.. Nagpore's che
ives as | said these last words, and he advan'
Nag toward me with outstretched, trembling han
on " You are master of the position" said
eek, " and you know perfectly well that the
his pose with. which you threaten me would
Bul- my social ruin. You still hold to the tel
you originally proposed2'
ner's ~ do and you will be very foolish
1 of YOU do not agree to them. My friend p
from Bulteel is good fellow in every sense OF
saw word, man of family and honor, aud
a re- yotedly attached to your niece.
look. But have half promised Ellison"
had Let Ellison slide. Miss MARCHING
fortune will be shared by gentleman ins
more of speculative snob, who has Ger
was amount Of money now, but might lose
lreh. any time, and her fortune with it.
when Bulteel does not know the difference bet'
itely par and an eighth, and is as likely to be
lvors in Seven Dials as in Capel Court. Whs
last, you say-do you consent ?"
amp suppose must"
hat | "0f course you must, and in wri
ange. please You must be quick, for heal
II do the tapping Of Miss Mortimer's heels,
have she is anxious to get back to the spring :
at all BY the way to be all official il is essenti
egih- have two witnesses will be one shal
o and other be Miss Mortimer"
NJ =. ,r..tIs Hara 10 tho xatf