The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-06-14

Of deadly danger hanging in the moon
light. Then he looked at the fatal letter.
The address was hurriedly written, but
with grim distinctness-
"MIss RIvERToN,
RIvERToN HALL"
$50 the trout is in the landing met, aud
only requires lifting out, said Charley.
An idea struck him, and he seized pen
Three strokes Of the magical instrument,
and exclaiming, "Now for the squire" he
rushed joyously of to find that gentleman.
The door had scarcely closed behind
him before the man 10 whom Brady had
spoken entered the room and took up the
letter.
"MIsTER RIyERToN,
RIvERToN HALL
"MIsTER p Now that is nice way to
address a gentleman like the squire It's
my humble opinion the hupper classes are
getting lower, and the lower hupper--
witness the captains penmanship and
phraseology, and witness mine.
"Soon may the metamorphosis be com
pleted;" and breathing this benevolent
wish, he set out to find the squire.
"a note for you, sir. y
"For me p
eyes, sir, from Captain Brady
"What on earth can be have to write
about unless it be my bay mare 2" After
long search the squire found his specta-
cles, broke open the envelope, and drew
out the note. Now was the time for Char
ley to destroy all proof Of having had
hand in the miscarriage of Brady's letter
He drew cigar from his case.
al beg your pardon, squire, but have
not light-may ?'
Certainly" replied Mr.. Riverton
In a moment the paper was lighted; he
expected the squire would discover that
the letter was not for him before he had
two words, consequently Charley was de-
lighted to see the envelope burn quickly
away. He lighted his cigar, but still no
observation from the squire.
1t is very singular how bent upon hav-
ing my mare the captain seems, said Mr.
Riverton ut last
Charley was too much astonished to reply
"Read this letter"
Clinton took it and read the following
81 shall regard it as a great favor if you
will see me Immediately about the matter
which | was mentioning to you in the early
part Of the evening. ! am very anxious, and
will await you in the ante-room. Please
come without delay. Yours truly, II. BRADY"
"Better see him, sir, or ask him down
here he said.
The squire rang the bell.
"Tell Captain Brady will speak with
him here; you will find him in the ante
room"
GLOW did the Jdtue go off at Clares
last week Did the prince come down ?"
asked Charley, when they were alone.
"Ha, ha, ha - laughed Mr.. Riyerton;
"Ill tell you all about il. | was standing
on the lawn-his hghness and the rest Of
the party were too long over their break.
fast to suit an old sportsman like me
when up came Clare ia such a state as /
never saw a man. "What is the matter?"
| asked. "Matterl" he roared, stamping
with rage; 81 have preserved the west
cover all the season especially for the oc-
casion; never fred gun near it-and-
and" "Did the poachers get in last
night ?" asked. "Would TO Heaven they
had, he replied, dancing about the turf
like maniac; but that is not it. o, Riv-
erton Riyerton the birds are there by
thousands, but they cont Ry, man.
"Won't fy~ repeatedI. "Nolh he roared.
"They are so coufoundedly tame you can
kick them about like foot balls; but I'Hbe
hanged u yoa eaa make them get up!"
At this juucture Brady entered, pale
and nervous. He glanced at Clifton, who
was seated upon sofa, apparently absorbed
in the paper, then at Mr. Riyerton; he saw
and recognized his letter in that gentle
mans hand.
Take seat, captain, said the squire.
snow for it," thought Charley.
"This letter has just been given to me,
continued Mr.. Riverton, when Brady in.
terrupted him by saying, haughtily:
III don't think the subject of that letter
a iit one to discuss in the presence of
third party
Charley rose.
"Oh, | assure you,' exclaimed the
squire, "Charley is welcome to stay and
see fair play; sit down, Clifton, and mind
you don't allow me to swindle the captain"
Brady looked vicious as Charley rescat-
ed himself on the sofa.
$50 you were not joking, and would
really like to have her, remarked the
squire.
"Of course would" replied the cap
tain.
"Well, remember l have warned you,
she has defects"
81 can put up with them"
"Ahl but you might be put dozen by
them, responded Mr.. Riverton. at Is
only year since she broke Tom Barnes
leg with one kick
Brady was slightly astonished, but he
replied, "He had probably offended her"
However, if you really want her"
"Want her2' interrupted the captain,
yehemently; al would give my life for
her"
"Dear ut the money, should say, put
in Charley, shaking his head with the air
OF connoisseur.
what the d--l have you to do with il
Numbered Brady.
Il am umpire, quoth Charley.
"Mr. Riyerton, | think we will Gnd an.
other time to talk Of this. | see my letter
has been given to you, and | trust your
answer win be favorable"
"Nay, nay" said the squire, awc can
settle 1t now. Iconsider your offer merely
a joking one (which was all it had been,
the captain having forgot all about the
horse Ave minutes afterwards;) but II you
are in earnest, viii take e30O for the
jade and not penny less, for"
II will give you f3,OO0, said the cap.
tain, proudly, but with a look Of scorn at
his intended father-inlaw
"There you go! you are Offering more
than she is worth, said Mr.. Riyerton,
testify
"She Is worth the world to me, sir"
81 don't see how you can make that
out--she is vicious.
The captain stared, and peculiar sounds
eame from the sofa, as IL man we're Try.
ing TO thrust a cushion down his throat,
and being choked 10 consequence,
"She lung one Of the stablc.lads over
l her ta.l sut. Al. -. A.