West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-11-16
MIR. MARKBY'S REVENGE.
How Cunning Isric-a-Brac Dealer Hum
bled n Proud Family.

How Cunning Bric-a-Brao Dealer Hum
bled Proud Family.
When the Annerlys discovered that
Mr.. samuel Markby, whose acquaint-
ance they had made during their sum
mer trip on the Continent. kept n brio
a-brac shop i'm Bond street, they found
themselves in n very awkward predica-
ment, for, never doubling that his So
eial position was equal TO their own,
they had, upon their return to town.
sent him card of invitation to n din
ner party. 1t was only upon receiving.
his reply that Mrs Annerly had the
curiosity TO look up his name in the di-
rectory, where the humiiatinp truth
stood revealed. Both the girls were
highly disguised and indignant. cspe-
cially Miss Amy Annerly, the Younger
sister; for, TO tell the truth. She had
rather encouraged Mr.. Markbv's atten-
tons when they were abroad. Mrs. An
merry fastened TO atone for her indiscre-
ton by writing a second letter To the
young man, stating that the invitation
had been sent under miSapprehenSion,
and declining 10 renew their acmaint-
ance. She took care to express herself
In the clearest terms, without much re-
gard for his feelings, and. by way of
avoiding any misunderstanding i'm the
future, she and her daughters cut Mr..
Markby dead when they CHANGED to
meet him in the street shortly after
wards.
There is no doubt that Sam Markby
had Just cause TO complain of the An
nerlys conduct; but, on the other hand,
he had been guilty of deception. He
was a 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 n
gentleman ut large. Though ne told
the Annerlys no lies about himself he
carefully concealed the fact that he was
a retail tradesman, and never even hint
ed that he was in business OF any kind.
But Sam would by no means admit
that he was in any way 20 blame for
the unpleaSantness that had occurred.
His rage and Indignation were I'M
bounded, the more especially rs he con-
sldered that Miss Amy had trihed with
his affections. He resolved. therefore,
TO be rcycnged upon the Annerlys 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 Montao1i
the fashionable mOney-lender, on the
chance Of picking up little informa-
ton that might ba useful 20 him.
Mr.. Jonah Montagu was student Of
human nature on q vast scale and.
having Interested motives. he followed
his pursuit with keenncss and ardor.
There was hardly prominent individ-
Ual In London society whose private
affairs he did not know sometime
about, and Sam not unreasonable
hoped that he might have some knowi-
edge Of the Anuerlys 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 on profitable terms. as
his father hgd done before him.
Wen, sammy, my son, what brings
you here? inquired the great man,
paitng his visitor atlectiouatcly on the
shoulder with his be.eweied hand.
mot business this time. Mr. Monta-
gu. ! want % have o little chat I'm a
friendly way"
" by ali means. my boy What is
~ said Mr. MOutagu, cordially.
do YOU know any one Of the name
OF Auuerly?'
"Auuerly' Annorly. There was
young Anuerlv who came here once 10
renew "a small bill he had backed. He
paid up all right bel eve he is now
IN India, with his regiment" sand Mr..
Montazu.
That is the family mean. know
the spnis in India said Sam. "Sut /
want TO find ont all about the old reoule
Olo AunerIV lives at Lancaster Cant.