The Brookhaven leader., 1883-11-15
MIR. MARKBY'S REVENGE.
How u Cunning Bric-a-Brac Dealer Hun
bled Proud Family.

How Cunning Bric-a-Brac Dealer Hum
bled Proud Family.
When the AnncrlyS discovered that
Mr. Samuel Markbv, whose acquaint-
ancc they had made during their sum-
mcr trip on the Continent, kept brio
a-brac shop in Bond street, they found
themselves in a very awkward predica-
mcnt, for, never doubling that his So
-ial position was equal TO their own,
they had, upon their return to town,
sent him card of invitation to a din
ncr party. 1t was only upon receiving
his reply that Mrs. Anncrly had the
curiosity to look up his name in the di-
rectory, where the humiliating truth
stood revealed. Both the girls were
highly disguised and indignant, eSpe-
cially Miss Amy Annerly, the Younger
sister; for. to tell the, truth, she had
rather encouraged Mr. Markby's atten-
tons when they were abroad. Mrs. An
neriy has cncd to atone for her indiscre-
ton hy writing a second letter to the
yotihg man, stating that the invitation
had been sent under a miSapprehension,
and declining to renew their acquaint-
ance. She took care to express herself
in the clcarest terms, without much re-
gard for his feelings, and. by way of
avoiding any misunderstanding in the
future, she and her daughters cut Mr..
Markby dead when they CHANGED to
meet him i'll the street shortly after
wards.
There is no doubt that sam Markby
had just cause to complain of the An
ncrlys' conduct; but, on the other hand,
he had been guilty of deception. He
was II goOd-looking young fellow, of
pleasing manners and appearance; but,
being snobbish enough to feel ashamed
of his business, he always endeavored
to convey the impression that he was u
gentleman at large. Though he told
the Anncrlys no lies about himself, he
carefully concealed the fact that he was
a retail traGcsman, and never even hint
cd that he was in business of any kind.
But Sam would by no means admit
that he was in any way to blame for
the unplcaSantness that had occurred.
His rage and Indignation were I'M
bounded, the more especially As he con-
sidered that Miss Amy had triiled with
his affections. He resolved, therefore,
TO be revcnged upon the Anncrlys for
the slight they had put upon him, and.
after being cut by them in the street he
took the earliest opportunity of calling
upon his friend, Mr.. Jonah Montagu,
the fashionable money-lender, on the
chance Of picking up little informa-
ton that might be useful to him.
Mr.. Jonah Montagu was a student of
human nature on vast scale, and,
having interested motives, he followed
his pursuit with keenness and ardor.
a There was hardly IA prominent indWid-
ual in London society whose private
affairs he did not know something
about, and Sam not unreasOnably
hoped that he might have some knOwl-
edge of the Annerlys. Mr.. MOntagu
received him in a perfectly easy and
natural manner, for Sam was in the
habit of intrusting him with his spare
cash to invest Oh profitable terms, as
his father had done before him.
"Well, Sammy, my son, what brings
YOU here?' inq uired the great man,
patting his visitor affectionately on the
shoulder with his bejeweled hand.
Not business this time, Mr.. Monta-
GU. l want to have little chat in a
friendly way"
by all means, my boy. What is
it?" said Mr.. Montagu, cordially.
"Do you know any one of the name
OF Annerly?"
''Annerly! Annerly! There was n
young Annerly who came here once to
renew Il small bill he had backed. He
paid up all right. / bel eve he is now
in India, with his regiment" sad Mr..
Montagu.
That is the family mean. know
the son is in India" said sam. "But l
want to find out all about the old people.
Old Annerly lives at Lancaster Gate,
and is something in the city,
'.Oh. he is all right! Good for any
amount. You needn't be afraid, said
Mr. Montagu, reassuringly.
You don't know anything against
him. them" said Sam, biting his nails.
mo, l don'tr' returned Mr.. Mon
tagu, locking surprised; NOR any of his
family, for that matter. BY the by,
YOU Know who Mrs: A. was, of eourse?"
- Mrs. Annerly! No. Who was she?"
inquired ram. quickly. .,..
'.She was the daughter of old Tom
Rogers, who kept the Silver Grid in
Fenchurch Street years ago. You
wouldn't think it, would you? I'm told
the Annerlys move in tip-top society.
DUL uCI 1dlBtt nffOA SllC W ebo HulbC
a child SO l suppose she has cut the
conneetso on. 4
Then it seems she hasn't got much
TO be proud of after all" said Mr..
Markby, spitefully. 'sOnly publican s
daughter! She gives herself the airs of
a Duchess" -.
They mostly do my boy, when they
come from nothing, BY the by"
added Mr.. Montagu, thoughtfully, ''she
had brother onceTa regular bad lot.
The last | heard Of him was that hewas
quodded for forgery, and 1 believe he is
st.ll alive"
You don't say sou exclaimed Sam,
exultantly.
Mr. Montagu seemed good deal sur
prIsed at his youngfrfendS evident sat-