The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
now NE CAME TO THE RESCUE.

Among the letters which Lord Lyd.
brook found ~ the club ON his return
from a six months Yachting cruise was
n from his sister. Lady Julia March.
mont, containing the startling news
that her daughter Eva had actually en-
gagged herself 20 the second goodman.
Lord Lydbrook very rarely allowed any.
thing 10 disturb his equanimity, hut his
sisters letter caused him genuine un-
easihess. He knew that his niece Eva
was a willful, headstrong girl. with ro-
mantle notions and a strong minded
contempt Tor conycntionalitios. Con
siderable sensation had been caused
last season by q young lady Of good
family clipping with her fathers groom,
and Lord Lydbro1k did not wish n
niece Of his to disgrace herself by a
similar escspade. He considered his
sister the silliest woman 81 his acquaint-
ance. and as utterly devoid Of act aud
discretion rs she wa amiable. weak and
indolent. He tremblcd 10 think Of the
risk Of leaving his niece under the sole
control Of her mother in such an emer-
gcncy. and mindful Of the promise he
made 10 his bosom friend. John March
mont. ON his death.bcd, TO beiricnd his
children when he was gone. Lord Lyd-
brook summoned sufficient energy 10
take the neat train 70 llighnam Hall.
Hlghnam Hall Is in llertiordshire,
within two hours Of London. by the
time he arrived there Lord Lydbrook
had decided on his course Of action.
and had assumed his usual placid. Inn
pe~rturbablc frame Of mind. lie had q
long conversation with Lady Julia.
whose complete helplessness convinced
him OF the necessity Of his interference.
IL appeared that when Lady Julia and
her family were In London. last season,
Miss Eva used To ride In the park every
morning. attended by the second coach
man rs groom. The man wa n good
looking young fellow, superior TO his
class both In manners and appearance.
with some little education. lis civility
attracted the notice Of his young
mistress. who got into the habit of ex.
changing n few words with him during
their rides. Some good .naiurci friend
warned Lady Julia Of the danger. real
or imaginary, 10 which her daughter
was exposed, and the anxious mother.
by her iniudicious rcmonstmnces aud
r~eproaehes. succeeded In rOusing Miss
Eya's defiant temper. The groom was
Immediately dismissed with lgnominy,
and Miss Eva Marchmont. who probably
hal unf fIataIf .nu.n .k...., A.. h.f..-
began TO fancy she had a regard for
him. The young man worked upon the
girls feelings. aud nj length persuaded
her 10 listen TO his ardent devotion.
until she me day Mortified her mother
by announcing that shc was engaged
20 him. Lady Julia left London In the
middle Of the season, In the hope Of no
moving her daughter out Of the mans
reach. but the young fellow followed
his lady love into the country. and was
Of present staying In tho village. Tho
girl seemed determined 10 have her own
way. and was 80 Indifferent 20 her
mothers remonstranccs. that Lady Julia
had,almost abandoned herself to despair,
and talked In the most foolish manner Of
tho possibility Of a marriage actually
taking place.
Having learned all the details Of the
unfortunate affair. Lord Lydbrook Joined
his young n%ephews and nicccs AZ lunch.
on. Lady Julia had several children.
all plain and undressing except Iva.
whose face was decidedly Intellectual. n
not handsome. She was her uncle.
favoritc. perhaps because he ras the
only person who could manage her. But
Lord Lydbrook owed this ascendcncy
rather 10 hlz Ia 4 and GOODNESS than q
the respect due 10 his age aud relation
ship. Miss Eya's rebcIliout spirit and
passionate temper made her resent IN,
authority OF her elders, and her incl,
was perfectly alive TO the delicate m.
ture Of the task which lay before him.
Lord Lydbrook's manner vas charm.
Ing when his favorile niece made he,
appearance. The young lady had heart
Of her nncle's arrival. ami was prepares
70 desf him. as abe had done her moth
or and sisters. She entered the room
with flushed cheeks and glisieninr ewes
ready 10 hold her own against an IN,
uncles In the world. To her surprise
however. Lord Lydbruok greeted he
a~fIectionately and paid her 4 fatterin.
compliment lie even inquired Ate
"Mr. Charles" and hoped TO have m,
pleasure Of making his acauai tsncs
There was no suspicion Of sarcasm h
her unole's tone. 20 the Gid was force,
70 believe IN his sincerity. The ..Mr
Ch.Fics'' sounded contemptuou.. bu
when rhe reflected that she herself al,
not know The urnnm Of her lowly Al
mirrr. she could not accuse her uncle 3
dIsfezpecl Lord Lydbrook did not en-
barrnl1 ~ niece By asking further qucs
tions. bul proceeded 70 give an interest
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