Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-07


OF command, or bribed by the sovereign which
was slipped into his hand, the porter did not
hesitate to carry out his instructions. When
the express came to q standstill, Mr.. HambletOn
was bundled into 1t somewhat unceremOniOusy.
but without raising the slightest objection being
apparently under the impression that he was
proceeding to his destination. Dunsmuir en-
sconced himself comfortably in the corner Of q
smoking carriage, and travelled up to town by
the same train, chuckling at the success Of his
unprincipled maaGuvre, but by no means free
from apprehensions lest Mr.. Hamblet0n should
discover the trick that had been played upon
him and raise an alarm. Fortunately, this fore
bOding was not realized, for the stock broker,
being in q somnolent state, sank into deep
sleep. from which he was with difficulty aroused
at the London terminus.
Dunsmuir lost no time in making his way to
his sisters house at Bayswater, and an hour or
SO later he presented himself demurelY at Mr..
Hambleton's residence at Queens gate, and was
ushered into the presence of that gentleman,
who greeted him with q stare Of amaZement.
Mr.. HambletOn was making hasty meal with
what appetite he could muster, preparatory to
starting off again by the evening mail. He had
by this time recovered his sober senses, and
looked ludicronsly embarrassed and shame
faced at the sight of his visitor.
why, Dunsmuir! l thought you were IN
/ thought you had gone fishing" he muir
INJURED
81 changed my plans, and start for Devon
ingly. 81 have an important message for you.
Mr.. Hambleton; expected to find you at the
stock exchange"
NO! happened to be away to-day" replied
Mr.. Hambleton, rather hastily.
THAT was unfortunate" said Dunsmuir.
1.-The reason wished to see you was to show
you this letter.
The letter which he handed to Mr.. Hambleton
bore that mornings date. and was addressed
from the inn in North Wales. 1t ran thus
My DEAR FRANK: Pray call On Mr.. Hambleton
about Eglantine. am sending this by the guard
or the morning express so that you may receive 1t
early and take it to Mr. Hambleton at once, where
ever he may be. / have just discovered that by
great stupidity and careleSSneSS omitted to send
hin. the letter wrote last night to say we had
depressed that insisted upon her coming here for
change In the hurry and hustle of our depar-
ture forgot to post the letter. and have just found
give me the anxiety have caused him. would
have telegraphed. but do not know his city ad-
dress, and don't like to disturb Byzantine by re-
I think we shall stay here about ten days Won't
you change your mindagain and join us, instead
George every day. He was detained In town at
the last moment. Ask Mr.. Hambleton If he will
manifest his forgiveness by taking pity on two
l brought little Amy with me, who is at present
our only diversion. Byzantine is looking better
AMY SAUNpERsoN.
Dunsmuir watched Mr.. Hambleton eagerly as
he read this mendacious lucubration, and to
his great relief the stock broker evidently be-
lieved every word of it. He returned the letter
with grunt, and said sulkily:
"ConfOund the women What an idiotic
way they have of doing things! why couldn't
my wife have left message for me?"
ut was very thOughtless of her." returned
Dunsmuir, gravely. ''Shall you be able to run
down for day or two?"
"Ill be - if do! Exclaimed Mr. Ham
bletOn, with sudden vehemence 81 hate
North Wales, and I've had enough Of travelling
to-day. Been away on important business" he
added. avoiding his visitors gaze, "and feel
quite knocked up. However Dunsmuir, it was
devilish friendly Of you to take so much trouble
about looking me up, and confess l shall enjoy
a good nights rest tonight. l was thinking Of
starting on another journey tonight. but I've
changed my mind, and hope you will stay and
dine with me, old fellow"