New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-10-17

The Hon. and Rev. Augustus Fordyce
meeting with the preferment that beftted his
noble family connections, II not MS talcpts,
tna narish of ST. Jude's Bradford, was lett Tor
some time without "A vicar. Inc vacant nVibg
was finally accepted by the Rev. Frederick
Spenser. who came down at once TO inspect MS
future sphcle of labor and VINO as quickly de-
Evered himself of few sentiments wlthOut re-
serve. Before the new incumbent had peeh
four-and-twenty hOUs in the parish, every soul
knew that serious changes We're impending.
THE Truth is, there Is SO much 10 De done
that | hardly know where to begin explained
Mr.. Spenser with the most engaging candor,
os morning his back against high painted
new. he glanced over the church from east TO
west. from roof to pavement, In his quick, de-
II the newly appointed vicar did not know
where TO begin j, was cer .tas d hr oia
when the church had been half rebuilt ana
wholly refurnished. and he himself entered at
the tail of some twenty or thirty llttle WhlV-
rObed boys, that the soul OF the reverend freo-
erick Spenser knew peace. 1t was pleasing
spectacle, but that did not dispose OF the awk-
ward problem of the unsettled bill OF all these
pretty things. Mr.. SpenseT addressed himself
to the difficulty with his characteristic energy,
and with the aid CT his adheIents, VINO were
many and warm, he soon cleared OH the greater
portion of the debt. UndlSglused begging In
the form of a Inscription list In the hrst place.
and in the second concert given by amateur
musicians, jealous but Incompetent, nad
effected this and 1t was now proposed 10 wipe
off the remaining incubus of debt by the pro-
ceeds OF bazaar. ,,.
day never Gawned than that twentieth OF June,
tbe Amounted date. While still early, all the
town OF BriarfOrd and half the county were
Dourjnc in and out of the mimic fair Midway
through the afternoon fresh arrival In the nan
attracted some attention. Ihls was or Cecl
TbOrpe who upon attaining his majority some
the finest estates in the county. Where fortune
has bestowed her smiles, there the world VIII
also lavish its favor; so now, upon Slr Cecll
approach bright faces grew brighter, grim lips
relaxed and anxious bTOws smOOthed. The
stall holders exeTted themselves to good pur-
nose for at first il seemed as though Vellt-
able goose laying golden eggs had come to the
sacrifice. But there was certain method IN pr
CeciIs hbeTality. Saunterlng slowly up tne
room, he paused at each stall IN turn out nav
ing spent reasonable amount with such readlc
ness es to awaken great hopes Ia the breasts OF
fair sales women, he was not TO be induced 70
lay out any further sums, bis refusal was
laughing and pleasant; but he invariably
nassed ON remorselessy TO the next emporium
of cushions and teakette holders.
Only upon reaching the end OF the room,
which was occupied by two stalls, dld Slr Cecii
deDaIt from this judclOus cOulse or action. AT
the first of these tables he came to a decided
sion and oungpg across it, spoke with familiar
ease and brevity 10 the handsome glrl with DOlQ
ewes, and bolder tongue, who presided theIe
How do you do, AdelaldeT
Quite we'll, thank you; but l nave no Tune
to-day for frivolous conversation"
The Young ady's manner, however, Delled
her words for, permitting an old gentleman,
upon whom she would have swooped three
minutes earlier, TO pass unscathed, sue leaned
over the lmDroyised counter, ready Tor any eX-
tent of chat They were cousins, SIR Cecil
Thorpe and Adelaide Dudley; and his sunny
blue ewes and pleasant smile had long ago won
Adelaides heart. unaware OF his spoil; Slr
Cecil only thought of her as sharp sort OF girl
for a fellow TO talk to, and was especially glad
10 find her now in this desert, where were lew
Sir Cecil Thorpe glanced at the articles before
INN. lifting one OF two, then Kicking them con-
temptUOusly ASIDE. t.,
asked at length, di opping his voice little. She
does not seem TO be dong very DISK TRACE.
Poor Mss Spenser! no; suppose she knows
buf few peOoe,' said Adelaide Dudley carelessiy
'Oh that's Miss SLenser, Is ltI- Ana
deuced pretty girl she is he thought, but did
not saw. i understood the Reverend Fred
erck was expecting his family TO take up thelr
abode with him, and they have apparently ar
rived he added aloud after minutes IN
teryal How many more such household
HIS household deities Cecil, as yOu term
them. are two in number; hs sister and his
mother SpeDser, senior, would seem TO nave
with fiDpancy. -
Al tins iuncture a strong party OF customers
claimed Miss Dudiey's attention, ana under
cover of the distraction Sir Cecil Thorpe gilded
AWAY 10 seek fresh fields and pastures new.
H. had not however, sauntered on half a
dozen PAGES before he heard manly voice De-
hind greeting him. go,
Glad to see you here, Sir Cecil!
Halo! Spenser, how do you dol Yes, here
am, doing my duty like a man. am almost,
but not quite cleaned out, and propose 10
finish the process here rejOined Thorpe.
Nothing could have fallen out better:
Nv sister said the Reverend Frederick
Then turning to the young lady he added
Ethel Sir Cecil Thorpe Is anxious TO get rid
nj some burdeDsome CASH Having performed
which ceremony, Mr. Spenser went his way.
Al the informal introduction, two soft dark
ewes were lifted shyly for moment, and q
faint sea-shel pink tinted the most Innocent,
lovely face il had ever been Slr Cecli 5 lou 70
behold, as Miss Spenser graVelY lncnhed nei
head Then hei slim bands sought iOr' aho
laid out before Sir Cecil Thorpe smoking caps
and such other articles ne might be supposed 70
be useful 10 a young man, in quiet, almost
apologize manner, and without one WOrd Ol
the fluent recommendation that would nave
fallen from Miss Dudleys lips under the same
circumstances.
What am | 10 buy7 Please tell me-
what do you ish for 7 asked Miss Spenser
in a soft low voice that matched the tendei
grace of her face.
There is such an embarrassment of riches
that | shall leave myself III youI hands; have
you any cons fence
: | should have none to-day
Have you made heaps Of money!
No, am rather unsuccessful. 1t 10 my