The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-11-11
MORNING. NOVEMBER T., 1894

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raj manner, he had been unfavorably
impressed, but his utter unlltness for
his new position had not struck him so
forclbly then as 1t did now, and he felt
sorry for nm as well as the Earl. 1t
was an unfortunate business altogether
and Mr.. Thompson began to wish he
could have found some flaw i'm the
PROOF: Independently of his respect for
him, ne personally liked Lord Alphing-
ton; he had always been treated by
him with courtesy and considerations
This stern and naughty bearing was
new to him, and revealed at once to the
clear-sighted lawyer how great was the
distaste the Earl had conceived for his
grandSOn'S appearanCe-a diStaSte. he
feared, as he watched Fancourts coun-
tenance and manner, which time was
not likely to lessen.
Fancourt also perceived that he had
not made a good impressions and at
first this somewhat daunted him. and
threw him out of his calculations. He
on his side was disappointed. He knew
that Lord Alphingt6n was an old man,
and he had come prepared to find him
intirm, weak in mind, and driveler, as
he had expressed it to himself, whom
looking man with keen eyes and clear
intellect he had not been prepared to
meet; and it took him some time to
rally, to regain his usual audacity. In
the end he COnSOled himself by the re-
Election that it would be all the pleas
anter for him if Lord AlphingtOn did
not care to have much of his company.
He would be Obliged to make him a
DO, Il La,
spend with much more satisfaction to
himself when removed from all restraint
and surveillance.
In the meantime Lord AlphingtOn
was undergoing mental struggle. lie
was strictly just man. He began TO
argue with himself that he had no
right to visit his disappointment upon
the head OF his grandson, or to refuse
to hold out his hand because he dilfere
so widely from what he had wished an
hoped he might be. He determined as
far as possible 10 endeaVOr to overcome
the feelings of distruSt and repu gnance
with which the man had at once in
spired him, and at any rate to give him
fair trial before passing Judgment,
He sOftened his tone, therefore, when
FancOurt, having answered his ques-
tons, seemed to await his further
pleasure.
You had better dine with me this
evening, and we will then discuss fu-
ture plans more fully, 'he said. Apart
ments will be placed at your disposal
in this house, and all suitable arrange
ments will be made. | reside at Alph-
ington Park almost entirely. so we shall
not Interfere with each other.
Fancolut began prOfusiOn of thanks,
but the Earl stopped him.
The son of my son. and the heir to
my title will receive what is his due"
he said. when we know each other
better, personal regard may follow
Much depends upon Yourself
lie rose as a sign that the interview
was over Fancourt, taking the hint,
prepared to withdraw. The Earl mere
ly bowed, without holding out his hand,
and Fancourt, after an answering bow,
retired with feeling Of relief, With
deep sigh Lord Aiphingt0n threw him
self into his chair again.
Good Heavens, " he exclaimed, lis it
within the bounds OF possibility that
that vulgar upstart can be Fancourts
SOM
'IIe had not a fathers guidance"
said Mr.. Thompson deprecatinrly.
But blood, my dear fellOw-does that
go for nOthing?' demanded the Earl.
II Wish-I wish but that's of no use"
lie added checking himself. The dis
appointment is terrible. Instead of any
comfort, any pleasure to look forward
to, shall have only anxiety, only fear
that this man has done something, or
Will do something, to tarnish an honor
able name. | cannot apply the epithet
young to him, for his appearance tells
one that he is already old in vice and
dissipation
surely, my lord, we are Judging
hastily Mr.. Thompson remarked,
seeking after some consolation. Grant
ed that Mr., Fancourt has sOwn his crop
of wild oats, he may reform
Wild oats" exclaimed the Earl Bit
terly. say rather tares and thstles,
or am no judge of physiognomy."
He remained silent for a while, and
Mr.. Thompson, observing his look of
abstraction, took up his hat.
You have no further commands for
me. | think, my lord, he said
AT present none, thanks, ThOmp-
SON responded Lord Alphington.
rousing himself. After this evening I
will communicate with you, if there is
any further need.
They shook hands. Mr. Thompson.
passing through the square, hailed
cab, and drove off to Westminster;
while Lord Alphiugton remained III his
library, buried in thought of no very
pleasant description.
CHAPTER XIII.