Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-11-16

Meanwhile he cherished his resentment.
for he was one of those morbid-minded
individuals who brood over their
wrongs and never forget an injury.
At length the newspapers announced
the engagement of Miss Amy Annerly
with young Lord Reavely. the Earl OF
BestwoOd's son. As Sans yindictive-
ness was intensified by n thrill of
jealousy. he perceived that the time had
come to discharge his venom. The oc-
casion was promising. for il was hardly
likely that Lord Reavely could be aware
of Miss Annerly's antecedents. As for
the Earl, Sam was convinced from what
he hal heard of him that he would
never consent To his son making such
mesalliance. The prospect of breaking
of the match, thereby aiming blow ut
the Annerlys in general and at Miss
Amy in particular, while ut the same
time giving circulation to the scandal,
filled him with savage satisfaction. He
was the more eager To avail himself of
the opportunity, because he realized
that, IL the marriage took place, the
Annerlys' social position would be so
strengthened that his precious secret
would be valueless.
His first impulse was TO communicate
direct with Lord Rcavrly or his father,
but he naturally preferred TO keep in
the background. a more effectual and
nj the same time safer plan Seemed to
be TO work his revenge through some
influential third person, and with this
reflection the name Of Lord AlgernOn
Todd. the Earl of BestwOod's brother,
naturally occurred To him
Lord Algcrnon was well-known
among the mOney-lenders at the West
End Of town, and he had also heen
mixed mp in many shady transactions
east Of Temple Bar. Always impecuni-
Gus, and by no means prescriptions,
Lord Algernon was ready tool of
company promoters, and though his
arist0cratic name had long since lost its
alluriug influence with the knowing
portion of the British public. he still
found II marketable commodity. With
his family, however. Lori AlgernOn
had always contrived To- remain-out-
wardly. at least-upon goodtcrms, hav-
ing n keen eye to his own interests. But
for this circumstance his reputation
would hardly have survived his moral
delinquencies. AS il was, many of the
best houses were closed against him,
but in club and on the turf, and, in
fact, on neutral ground he was rather
popular than otherwise, on account of
his genial manners and his impcrturba-
BILE good humor
1t occurred TO Sam Markby that
Lord AlScrnon might easily be prevailed
upon To- open the eyes of his brother.
the Earl, and generally To make things
unpleasant for the Anncrly's. He knew
there was no love lost between him and
his nephew, so that the prospect of in
terfering with the lads happiness would
not be likely TO deter him. Moreover it
was notorious that Lord Algcrnon was
the most obliging man in the world
when properly managed. and Sam was
sufficiently well acquainted with him to
feel no hesitation about paying him n
visit.
Lord Algernon always made point
of being pleasant and aflable to gentle
men Of Sam Markby's peculiar line of
business. When he called he received
him in his bedroom. where he was I'M
dergoing the process of shaving. and he
greeted his visitor as Familiarity as
though he had been his dearest friend.
At n sign from his master. the we'll
trained valet placed box OF cigars and
n liqueur stand ut Sans elbow and dis
appeared.
What is in the wind. Mr.. Markby?"
inquired his Lordship, aifably.
81 called to make n communication
of private nature to you, my Lord, -
said sam, with shade of cmbarraSs-
ment.
"OhV' said Lord Algcrnon, glancing
approvingly in the looking-glass at the
reflection of his Wallets handiwork.
"Well. take n cigar and a glass of
curacao, and fire away
Il hear your nephew, Lord Rcavelv,
is going to be married. remarked Sam,
as be awaited himself of Lord Algcrnon' ;
hospitality. "Miss Annerly Is the
young lady's name, I'm told"
Il don't know much about my
nephcw's affairs, but | believe that is
So said Lord Algernon, lighiSng 4
cigarette.
81 suppose Lord Eastwood Is not
aware that the young lady's mother is
the daughter Of n publican and the
! sister of convict" said sam, endeav-
oring To look unconcerned.
mo, by Jove! exclaimed Lord
Algcrnon with genuine surprise, "you
don't say sop
Sam proceeded to give Lord Agernon
all the information he possessed. and rs
he had taken the trouble TO verify Mr..
Montagu's statement, be was able To-
convince his Lorlship of the accuracy
Of his assertion.
"Well," remarked Lord Algernon,
eoolly, when he had finished. ''all can
say Is. il is dcvilish lucky for the young
lady that my brother knows nothing OF
all this" It'd -fA .-.... rr
81 suppose the Earl would forbid the
marriage said Sam, eagerly.
"Most certainly; and l don't think
Reayely would come up to the scratch,
either" said his Lordship, stroking his
dyed mustache. thoughtfully.
:" felt 1t my duty to tell your Lord
ship remarked Sam, rather crestfallen
at Lord Algernon's dcmeanor, before
it Wa too late"
=. Too latel- OH YOU -think ought
to interfere, eh?r said Lord Algernon,
with n curious smile.
"Of course don't presume TO advise
or suggest; but imagined you might
i CouSluCI " buNlSaDle 10 90 so, INV
Lord sad Sam, endeavoring in vain
to hide his eagerness. "After all, the
Anuerlys are marrying into your fam
| lily under false pretenseS. rs it were'
Perhaps you are right. In fact,
upon reflection, think l ought to open
my brothers eyes. One owes some
thing to ones family. after ALL" re-
marked Lord Algcrnon. sententiously.
Quite so, my Lord. Besides, ii
would serve the Annerlys right to be
reminded of their proper position, -
said Sam.
"YeS. II would be impossible to
conceal the reason for breaking of the
match" said Lord Algernon, with a
meaning glance II suppose may
take il that should be rendering YOU q
service. also, Mr.. Markby," he added,