The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13

His only brother, Colonel Hilngstone. of the Hus
sars, had married il said but died leaving be-
hind him an only son. This lad generously taken
care of by the uncle and the death of the latter it
found that the whole had been left to the
heir male lawfully born in wedlock" of Colonel Hill
lingsone, and, failing him. to the testators niece
Lady May Derrick only child of Robert. fourth Earl
of Delafeld Lionel Hillingstone. the heir. was at
this time twenty-one years of age. with rent
roll of nearly nifty thousand year. Accompanying
this will two documents. neither OF which
was to be opened until Lionel attained his twenty
third year. and he enjoned not to get married.
Meanwhile he enters on the occupancy OF the vast
estate and. with Arthur Elton, his carly tutor and
companion, much of London life and his new
surroundings. Little Lady May Derrick lives but
miles from Kelyerdale and in the course of time
the two supposed cousins come together. The author
exhibits keen perception of character in his pen and
ink sketches of these, the hero and heroine Of the
story, and the conversations between them as re-
corded are among the liveliest in the book. Lionel
falls desperately love. but May with her roman
tic notions, prefers the tutor. Arthur Elton. Among
the leading characters introduced is
Mrs. Domerby, who eventually becomes the female
Marplot Of the novel. She loves Lionel from the
first, but, keeping her secret and hiding her jeal-
ousy, contents herself the recipient of his con-
fdence. She likewise conhdes to him the story OF
her own life which is that of woman married to
man who seeks to squander her fortune. She dis
covers an endeavor on his part to poison her and
casts him of. but the fellow reentlessy pursAes her,
demanding and receiving money, until, finally, they
come together in London lodgings, where Lionel
saves her from death at the hands Of the recreant
husband, who there dies by his weapon.
The situation is admirably portrayed, and, as
well any other in the three volumes,
illustrates the graphic descriptive power of the
writer. When Lionel reaches his twentythird year
he opens the mysterious letter from his uncle and
discovers that his feis le his inheritance myth
that Kevevdae is no more his than it is his foot
mans; that he is bastard pauper and an i'm
poster. Like brave young fellow he accepts the
situation, himself announces his disgrace to
May Derrick, the rightful heir surrenders her hand
to Arthur Elton and goes forth into the world to
battle alone. He becomes dramatic author, strug-
giles with poverty and encounters with nonchalance
the cuts of his former fashionable club friends. He
falls in love with . pure-hearted, lovely
young actress-one Ethel Bede-and life be-
gins anew and Economically. Mrs Domerby,
however, comes between the lovers at every
turn, insinuates into the mind OF each that
the other is untrue, and eventually Ethel dies of
broken heart Ia the Of Lionel who, having dis
covered the infamy of Mrs. Domerby. seeks to make
every reparatlon IN MS power but IL Is TOO late.
Arthur Elton. the husband of Lady May. goes to
Parliament. He essays to become the leader of the
opposition and prepares himself for tremendous
effort The mental strain tells upon his intellect. In
the midst of his great speech he becomes Wild in
sane subsequently dashes out of the buildings and
madly plunges into the Thames. The denouement
may be easily guessed. Lionel goes to the Continent
broken hearted, and the young widow passes
reasonable probation in her widows weeds. but
eventually the original lovers come together
married and have the usual number of happy chill
dren.
From the above outline it will be seen that the
author has deity knitted together series OF Incl
dents that calculated to please the ordinary novel
reader While there is little that is in them the
grouping exhibits not little art and the treatment at
times rises to the altitude of the picturesque. The
identity of the noble writer with which afford
him the widest scope of description, such. for in
stance as the field sports and club life of England
is before stated strongly indicated everywhere in
the book. Most readers will doubtless be likewise
impressed with the naturaness style that prevails
throughout the novel, the ready flow of converse
ton and the of-hand aphorsmic sparkle that lends
brightness to many page. BY way of example, We
Gull few of the sententious expressions:-
at is well known principle that when the repre-
sentative OF ancient line is forced for pecuniary
nothing but gold as dowry, nature herself recog-
nzes the necessity of the case and the blue blood Is
not at all discolored by the slight admixture of
paler fluid"
at doesn't matter what his fortune is to be. rich
man should be always able to face poverty. No man
can be happy idle when he has the capabilities of
work. If he is q fool at books try him at manual
labor"
dead man. though you never knew him."
"A young man who doesn't fall i'll love misses a
part of the lesson necessary to give him middle
.'when a woman rolls her handkerchief into a ball
she is usually thinking of something of more than
ordinary interest"
ut is curious how often woman will give to
horse all the admiration she feels for its rider
'Ladylike and refined Irritation is a necessary part
Of society"
at requires generous nature to be able to accept
benefits properly
"A gentlemans clothes when worn beyond their
natural time convert him ut into scoundrel
capable of any atrocity, from forging will To rob-
bling widow. There is something intensely cum
ming in the shining seams, something repulsive i'm
the raycd velvet collar which not to be found in
common garments although they may be dropping
Men. by growing too close together ruin each
others chances"
"den ought to do all the work Of the world and
Irish members of Parliament and women all the
talking"
Glow quickly we get old! The hair on upper
lip, whose first appearance was hailed with great
delight, took a long time to TO maturity. but
how quickly that on the top of our head comes of
when once the moulting process begins!
~
diplomatic axiom"
"a will remain calm under many aspersions.
but there is scarcely any who will not indignantly
deny ignorance of wine, women and horses"
"A man can be no more than gentleman a
woman more than lady.
The above selections made at random from hun
dreds equally suggestive, give idea OF the in
tcllectual merit that undcrlies the volume. Whether
the latter has been put the market at the authors
expense actors sometimes buy plays in which to
become stars. is not question to be considered, for
''Kelvcrdale' is worthy of perusal. Published by
Hurst Blackctt, London.
LIEUTENANT LYLE's REPORT ON LIFE-sAvING
The term "death-dealing may not be always applied
10 artillery. there guns In the Ordnance De-
partmen devoted to the noble purpose of life saving
The report OF the Chief of Ordnance is supplemented
by very exhaustive and interesting account of life
saving guns and projectlos by Lieutenant ID. A. Lyle.
of the National Arnlory, Springfield Mass. The inn