The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-11-27
The SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER ~. 1888.
MIR. MARKBY's REVENGE.
TcoNCLUDED |

nevertheless, and thought you might
be CAD to know L."
81 am, Mr. Ma,khv. The more ! re-
feet the more obvious nv dutv appears
to be. As Tor the Annerl,s, it is like
their internal impndence." said Lord
Alqernnn. gravely, though Sam fancied
be detected a grin about the corners OF
his mouth "Hnweyer, YOU may safely
leave the matter in nv hand.. By the
bv. Markby," addel his Lordship, in an
off.nand tone, "oddlv enough ! wa~
coming {, see you. just look at that
picture on the sofa there. I'm told it's
worth $500"
Your Lordship mustn't believe all
you are told," said Sam, recognizing the
work of art referred to as an old &C.
quaiutance Il suppose you took it in
stead Of cash p %
II had to. That little thief Isaacs
insisted. Of course, it isn't worth hall
what he savs," laughed Lord A Algernon,
good humoredly. I'LL tell ;ou what
though, Ma kby, you shall have it for
f2OO
Sam was not unprepared for some
thing OF this kind He had brought his
check book with him. kno wing that Lord
Algeruon never rendered service W th-
out some equivalent. He raiseia faint
protest, hut ultimately yielded with good
grace. The picture was intrinsicslly al
most valueless; but he di not object {,
paw for the luxury OF revenge, and he
perceived that L ,rd Algernon needed
some incentive. He therefore wrote 0
check. and arrang d to send for the pic
ture- Lord Algernon volunteering "a
look in il the course OF dav OF two
and let him know the result Of his mis-
sion.
His Lordship was better than his
word, for the very next afternoon be
strolled into Suns shop and accoated
him in his sanctum.
II lost no time, you see. 1t was On
exceedingly unpleasant business" he
said, mysteriously. "Mv brother was q
good deal cut up for the yorngster' &
sake; but the marriage is of R avely,
| hear, is awfally indignant with old
Annerly The fact is, think Annerlv
behaved mighty deceitfully, and so do
other people, as he will End out.
shouldn't wonder II the Annerlys were
cold.shouldered next season."
"Oh! II is known already" said
Sam. highly delighted.
"Well, it is known il quiet way. I've
mentioned 1t to several mutual 'risnds,
with -brother's consent. In fact, in
self-defense, we are bound 10 publish
the reason fer Reavely backing out"
Naturally. Then, ! suppose it is no
longer secret" said Sam, txaltantly
"Aboat the engagement being broken
Off Not the least. As regards the
other thing, we don't want it to get iLto
the papers for our own sakes. But the
Annerlys will soon find people know
about it,"
Sam felt strongly tempted when Lord
Alggrnon had departed to write lettel
of mock coincidence to Miss Annerly
but he had sufficient sense OF decency tc
refrsin His ss!i,iaction was complete
when ha heard the Annerlys had sud
denly left town, and he considered ht
had eeectuallv revenged himself !
never crossed his mind that Lord Alger
non had played him false, and conse
quently the, announcement which ap
peared in the papers shortly afterwart
If the marriage Of Lorl Rsavely an,
Miss Amy Annerly came upon bim lik
y thunder.clap. The ceremony had ts'
ken place down in the country. ant
among the guests present at the ~eddin,
Lord Algernnn Todd's name vac con
spicuous. Before he could realize th;
meaning OF his L ,rdship's conduct, b.
received the follo~ing note from Mr.
Monsagu, which clearly explained tb
situation:
DEAR SAM: you know where 10 la'
your hand on any Of Lord Algy Todd
paper. huy il Immediately. either on you
own account or ON mine. hear on th
best au'h"rity that Mir. Anrerly. who's
daughter was married the other day, |
going TO paw his debts. Between yo,
and ne, fancy Lord Algy must hav
gol hold of that scandal about Mrs. A
and done good stroke OF business.
Ever thine, u. NJ