Daily Republican., 1882-07-15

Sir George Mackenzie, who flonrishe,
In the last half of the seventeeuth cen
fury, was one of the most eminent inr
lsss ever kno9n in Scotland, besides be
sues DelLg a brilliant man of letters
he inherited wealth, and during hi
pussy life he added SO much to 1t Cha
ne became Que fthe wealthiest men liv
ing. AS a politician he was seltwilled
and stubborn, and at times violent
tween himself and the young earl ot
b9 strong political difference exis.
teG' which neither showed disposition
" harmonlze. Yet the earl had fallen
ueeply In love with Sir Georges daugh.
1Sr' ana the love was by her returned.
Inc lovers knew that the stern old ad :.
vocate would not consent to their union.
In TACT, IL is doubtful If Sir Georoa
would hav admitted Butte to bis honse
az friend. His feelings we're dsan
| ana bitter, and he had been heard to
oenounce the earl as little better than
renegade. '"n
Inc lovers put their heads topether
and consulted. They were eager to he
made man and wife. OF course the
young lady could elope, and be- mar
rteu ciandestinely, and the father co lid
n0t help himself; but, ah he could dis.
Inherit his recreant daughter, and that
must not be. The young earl was NOT
mercenary. The damsel's prospective
wealth, as heiress of her rich father
had given her not particle of extra at
traction for HIN; yat he did not like the
tuea OF having his wi deprived Of
aes JUST lnheriGance; and, naturally, he
uLu MOI care to loss such a broad and
eE1nd estSte-for his daughter was an
only child. ~"
At length the earl hit upon a plan
ana y resolved to act upon 1t. He visi ted
Dir george in his chambers, while theI
atter neid the office of Kings Advo.l
'ate' and appealed to him for assis.
ance. '0'A'
now as man to man, in matters of
BUSINESS, or in any way not involving
'rotherly love, SIR George held the
,oung earl in high esteem; and there
vas no man of his acquaintance whom
10 would have more readily assisted la.
ally. Furthermore, the advocate had mt
lo remotest idea that Butte either loved
% daughter, or that he was familiar
nth her.
Sir George" said the earl, when bs
'as ready to open business, there in
o9ng lady in this city whom dearlyI
nd oeVotedly love; and she has con.
sSed her love for me. Her father ia
ealthy' Now, ar, care not for the
uys money;yet 1t would not be pleas.
IL 10 nave her father disown her.-
rom this you can JUICE that her faith.
ls opposed to our union. At all
ents, we fear that such is the case
DIV, my dear Sir George, Iknow that
u would not hesitate to avouch for
? worthiness.''
Inc old man nodded assent very
9asantly.
And sir, think you would be will.
10 exert your influence In my be-
II, II | sho I'D marry the lady clan.
snnely. Your influence would be
ectual, am quite sure"
Ana 80 the earl went on until he had
'ught Sir George not only to promise
assistance toward preventing dis
leritance, but so far had the keen old
'yer entered into the spirit of the
ng, that he advised the earl, by all
ans, to 20 ahead.
Why" he exclaimed forcibly, the
must be blind, or fool who would
'ct such an alliance for his laughter
ne OF the oldest names in the realm
ir share OF wealth, and a coronet, Go
ad, my lord, and l will sust ain
, ii can"
nd the earl went ahead. That verv
llng he arranged with the lady.
on the following day were private.
larried. In the evening Sir George
'ed his daughter. He had just in
ed for her, when door was open-
ind she and the Earl of Butte enter.
hand In hand, advanced straight to =
hair and went down on their knees. IN<
ot word of explanation was need ~
The old advocate caught his NJ
tn, changed from death. like pale.
to q furious flush half o dozen
g, and finally gave in.
ir George, henceforth I shall take
pleasure in sustaining my wife's
'r, said the Earl.
hot response was upon the parents
but he swallowed it, and gradually
30 OF the absuldity of the situation
used him, aud anon he bursts into
'rty laugh, and the erring children nNE
forgiven.