The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-04-24
CHAPTER II.

Mrs Palm drove to the offl .e OF her
lawyers one morning to enlist their sym
patty and interest In the case. of Aabel'
St. Mar She knew they could get
clue of bis whereabouts without raising
suspicion. an intended placing her se-
cret in their keeping, with power to &C,
in her behalf.
She was ushered in, and to her embar-
rassmeat, found gentleman in consul.
tation with the elder Horton. who rose
and greeted her cordially, then bowing
presented:
"His Grace, the Duke OF Alvs, to my
respected client, the Honorable Mrs
Palm, relict OF the late Commodore
Palm OF her Maj .sty's navv."
His Grace acknowledged the intro
duction with gracious smile and bow,
saying: II feel honored at meeting the
widow of one whom sincerely respect
ed, and whose demise lamented, and
one whose memory / hold sacred, and
pray, madam, if you allow me, | will
call and psy you my respects, as my
time is limited this morning."
81 thank you for vorr tribute to the
worthy dead, and shall be most happy
to see your Grace" And he, bidding
her. adieu, with courtlv grace, withdrew.
.sIt is an i'll wind that blows no. one
any good" she said, as he made his ex
it.
ct ne madam, true have no doubt
but that you have made cong ,est;
titled father, With the monty bags, is
preferable to prtfigate son."
"What mean YOU, sill :? l am limo
cent of the Imputation you would cast
upon me-"
"Yts;.I presume you are innocent =
A woman is always innocent, isn't she,
even when she is blushing, and looking
80 infinitely lovely, with humid eyes,
and qaivering lips, and many other
nameless arts? But annoy you, and
will explain The duke was just telling
me, il be could find lady with all the
qualities he admired, he would marry
again You were admitted in the nick
OF time. in all your beauty and grace;
your social status is equal to bis. and
my dear madam, il | prove o prophet.
and he sues for your hand, be wise, and
accept. That is an old friends advice.
|. "You misunderstood nv agitation,
sir; the Duke of Alva was 10 close con-
necIion with the obj.ct of my visit. and
the introduction 10 opportune with the
furtherance OF my plans. which ! pro-
pose unfolding to you this morning. with
regard to uniting Lucian st. Mar and
his wife, and reconciliBg his father to
the marriage"
The Honorable Mrs. Palm retired af-
ter an hours conference, well satisfied
that one being would be rendered happy
by ber stratagem.
"But the best laid plans Of mice and men
Gang oft aglee."
The Duke of Alva became constant
visitor at Leicester Square, and became
daily more enamofed with its fair mis-
tress. Amabel, too, won upon his good
graces by her sweet, unassuming man.
ners, and the pleading look in her fawn'
like ewes went to his heart As the
guest OF his lady love, he asked no ques-
tions, but he felt sure there was secret
sorrow in connection with her history,
and onlv when Master Philip was pres
ent would her tender mother love IRA
diate her countenance and many a romp
did he take with the little fellow, each
inuocently ignorant Of any tie between
them.
The day came when he pleaded, as
only On earnest lover can plead. for the
!, one boon which makes life worth the
,, living.
81 Weld on one condition." said Eve
lyn Palm to his earnest entreaiies.
sand what may that be, my lover
r "That you accept present at m.
8 hands,"
J.. "Nav. I refuse q dover: il is oril