The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-04-27
The Lovers Plot.

Inc Lovers FlOt.
Sir George Mackenzie, who fourished
in the last half of the seventeenth CEN
fury, was one of the most eminent iur-
lists ever known in Scotland, besides be-
ing brilliant man ofletters. He inher-
tied wealth, and during his busy life he
added 80 much to it that he became one
of the wealthiest mon of his time. AS
politician he was self.willed and stub
born, and at times violent. Between
himself and the young Earl of Butte
strong political difference existed, which
neither showed disposition to harmon
ize. Yet the earl had fallen deeply in
love with Sir Georges daughter, and the
love was by her returned. The lovers
knew that the stern old advocate would
not consent to their union. In fact, it
is doubtful if Sir George would have adj
mitted Butte to his house as friend.
His feelings were deep and bitter, and
he had been heard to denounce the earl
as little better than political renegade.
The lovers put their heads together,
and consulted, They were eager to be
made man and wife. Of course, the
yOuuS Aauy SouiO SiOp0S auu W ultIIAeu
Gland estinely, and the father could not
help himself; but, ali! he could disin-
herit his recreant daughter, and that
must not be-. The young earl was not
mercenary. The damsePs prospective
wealth, as heiress of her rich father,
had given her nota particle of extra at
traction Tor hlm yet ne did not like the
idea of having his wife deprived OF her
just inheritance; and; naturally, he did
estate, for this daughter was an only
Guild:
AZ iengtn the earl MI upon plan, and
resolved 10 act upon 1t. he visited Sir
george In ms chamners, while the latter
held the office OF Kings Advocate, and
aPpeaieo 10 MIN 1or assistance.
mess or in any way notinvolving brother
~ love, Sir George held the young earl
in high esteem; and there was no man
of his acquaintance whom he would have
more readily assisted legally. Further
more, the. advocate had not the reno
test idea that Butte either loved his
daughter, or that he was familiar with
her.
"Sir George" sal the earl, when he
was ready to omen his business, "there is
a young lady in this city wholnI dearly
anu OeVOLe0ly lOVe; anu she mas confess
ted her love for me. Her father is
wealthy. Now, sir, I care not for the
lady's money; yet it would not be pleas
ant to nave her iather dlsinherit her..
From this you can judge that the father
is opposed to our union. At all events,
We fear thai such is the case. Now, my
dear Sir George, know you would not
hesitate to vouch for my worthiness."
The old man nodded assent very pleas
antly.
"And, sir, think You would be will
ing to exert your tiuence in my behalf,
III should marry the lady c!andestinely.
Your lntiuen would be ehectual, am
sure.
And 50 the earl went IN until hA had
brought Sir George not only to promise
his assistance toward preventing disin-
herltance, put SO lar had the Keen old
lawyer entered INTO the spirit OF the
thing that ne ADVISED the earl, by all
"Why J" he exclaimed forcibly, "the
man must be blind, or a fool, who would
reject s9ch an alliance Tor ms daughter
fair siars ~ wsa1.h o and II e ca nea
e. IN nv lord ond ,,,;Ii s,,sto;u .o..;
can"
AND the earl went ahead. That very