The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-11-09

never consent to his son making such a
mesalliance. The prospect of breaking
off the match, thereby aiming a blow at
the Annerlys in general and at Miss
Amy in particular, while at the same
time giving circulation to the scandal,
filed him with savage satisfaction. He
was the more eager to avail himself of
the opportunity, because he realized
that, if 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 Reavely or his father,
but he naturally preferred to keep in
the background A more effectual and
at 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 Algernon was well-known
among the money lenders at the West
End of town, and he had also been
mixed up 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
aristocratic name had long since lost its
alluring influence with the knowing
portion of the British public, he still
| found it marketable commodity. With
his family, however, Lord AlgeriDn
had always contrived to remain-out-
wardly, at least--upon good terms, hav-
ing keen eye to his own interests. But
for this circumstance his reputation
would hardly have survived his moral
delinquencies. AS it was, many Of the
best houses were closed against him,
but sin 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 imperturba-
BILE good humor.
! IT occurred to Sam Markby that
Lord Algernon might easily be prevailed
upon to open the eyes of his brother,
the Earl, and generally to make things
unpleasant for the Annerly'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 Algernon 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 a
visit.
Lord Algernon always made point
of being pleasant and affable to gentle
men of Sam Markby's peculiar line of
business. When he called he received
him in his bedroom, where he was un-
dergoing the process of shaving, and he
greeted his visitor as Familiarity as
though he had been his dearest friend.
At a sign from his master, the we'll
trained valet placed box of cigars and
a liqueur stand at Sans elbow and dis
appeared.
"What is in the wind, Mr.. MarkbyP"
inquired his Lordship, affably.
:" called to make communication
of a private nature to you, my Lord,
said Sam, with shade OF embarrass-
ment.
"Ohr' said Lord Algernon, glancing
approvingly in the looking-glas at the
reflection of his Wallets handiwork.
"Well. take cigar and glass of
curacao, and fire away"
81 hear your nephew, Lord Reavely,
is going to be married, !" remarked Sam,
as he aYailed himself of Lord Algernon's
hospitality, "Miss Annerly is the
young lady's name, I'm told.''
II don't know much about my
nephews affairs, but l believe that is
So" said Lord Algernon, lighting a
cigarette.
II suppose Lord Eastwood is not
aware that the young lady's mother is
the daughter of publican and the
sister of convict said Sam, endeav-
oring to look unconcerned.
mo, by Jove!" exclaimed Lord
Algernon with genuine surprise, "you
don't say SOP"
Sam proceeded to give Lord Algernon
all the information he possessed and as
he had taken the trouble to verify Mr..
Montagu's statement, he was able to
convince his Lordship of the accuracy
of his assertion.
"Well,n remarked Lord Algernon,
coolly, when he had finished, .sall | can
say is, it is devilish lucky for the young
lady that my brother knows nothing of
all this.
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.
II felt it my duty to tell your Lord
Ship" remarked Sam, rather crestfallen
at Lord Algernon's demeanor, "before
it was too late. y
"Too late! Oh! you think / ought
to Interfere, eh?' said Lord Algernon,
with a curious smile.
"Of course don't presume to advise
or suggest; but imagined you might
consider it advisable to do so, my
Lord said Sam, endeavoring in vain
to hide his eagerness. s'After all, the
Annerlys are marrying into your fam
| lily under false pretenses, as it were.
Perhaps you are right. In fact,
upon reflection, think | ought to open
my brothers eyes. One owes some
thing to ones family. after all, re-
marked Lord Algernon, sententiously.
"Quite so, my Lord. Besides, it
would serve the Annerlys right to be
reminded of their proper position
said Sam.
Yes. 1t would be impossible to
conceal the reason for breaking off the
MATCH" said Lord Algernon, with a
meaning glance. 81 suppose l may
take it that should be rendering you a
service, also, Mr.. Markby," he added
| pleasantly.
] "Well, my Lord, don't mind own
ing, between you and me, that owe
the Annerlys a grudge,n acquiesced
Sam, rather unwillingly. "But the in
formation l have given your Lordship
is true, nevertheless, and thought you
might be glad to know it."
81 am, Mr.. Markby. The more / reflect
the more obvious my duty appears to
be. AS for the Annerlys, it is like their
Internal impudence, said Lord Alger-
non, gravely, though Sam fancied he
detected grin about the corners Of his
mouth. " However, you may safely
leave the matter in my hands. BY the
by, Markby," added his Lordship, in an
off-hand tone, "oddly enough / was
| COMING to see Won Just Look at that