, 1884-09-11
. WoMAN'S REVENGE.


tainly b-ttor locking, and possssssd the
romantic attraction OF being a brieisa> harris
ter, withrus means or expectation. MIS-. Van
stone Affected 70 lespiss wealth and position,
which she could afford TO do, being an heir
rss IN her own right, with no other relative
than n rich, weak-minded uncle, who dotNl
upon her. But, though Lord barley was the
su u n tesr. and would one day succeed
10 tue family honon and estates, he was
%Iueau~Ail- delightfully."- impscunious. and II
Ia ~a- no, imndsoms he was exceedingly
quaint and amusing. Miss Vanstons found
10 impossible 10 decide which she liked the
hettcr aud, to eomplicate matters, her nd
mlfe-- were old friends, and each sssined 10
hang back out of detsrence 10 the other.
However, the young lady's uncertainty
probably aTsc from doubts as b which
would eventually PROPOSE. for when Jack
Benson AZ lcr 9Th avUwed his affection. he
wa7 rcceptSd without hesitation The engage
msrf appeared likely TO secure the permanent
hhIp.nes Of both the young people, but b.
fyrr Ions there arose the proverbial
Little cloud which threatened 10 wreck
heir happiness. 1t came In the shape
OF vague wblsperinss and head shakings, the
meaning u which Miss Yanstone was at "A
los 10 imagine. Her friends smiled
rather malicbusly whenever she referred 70
Jack, until she could not help perceiving that
sone unpleasant secret was being transpar-
emily concealed from her. Her pride pro
ventod hsr from demanding explanations,
The more especially as Jack vowed and dc
clafed that his conscience WIS as clear Ms the
MONDAY sun. But. though she implicitly be-
iesed IA him, she felt troubled and uneasy
ia spite Of herself, and dreaded that some dis
agreeable revelation was in ston, for her.
This fOTcbodnig, not unn~atuInlly, proved cor
rect, for one day she received an anonymous
letter informing her that Jack and Lord Oar
ley lad tossed up u penny piece In a public
rs4m at tho Blenhelm club to decide which
shold propose TO her, and that her engage
mcnt was generally regarded as an excellent
Joke
Now Miss Vanstone was a very wayvnrd
young lady, and she had almost resolved to
forgive Jack any delinquency he might have
been guilty Of rather than break Of tho en-
g%ngencnt out Of difference to public opinion
But tha startling and unlocked for nature Of
The accusation which had been brought
agninst her lover completely upset all her
pIrconceiyed intentions. The discovery that
she had been made 70 appear ridiculous rem
iored her absolutely furious, Independently
Of tho unpleasant suspicion which naturally
presented itself regarding Jacks sincerity.
She considered that she had been insulted In
a manner which admitted no excuse or PAL
linton. and, unfortunately for himself, Jack
Beil.0n cnmo TO call when her Indignation
was as its height.
what Is the meaning OF this, Jacks7 she
Inquired sharply, as he entered the room.
Whats upr7 demanded Jack. uppruhen-
dvcly.
-Read aud toll me il what this note says is
true, said Miss Vanstons, with the air Of a
tragedy queen.
Jaek took the note humbIy, looking very
much Ta~itdrbod. He seemed lesl surprised
than confused, as he glanced over the docu-
mont, and Mis- Vanstone's hopes that 10
would meot the accusation with an Indignant
icnial vanished on the spot
you mn pot going 10 take ,.ny rotiee u
tia, ftieli" he said with II ludicrous attempt
at .cainful tndiderence-
"NCt II you will tell ms what il says Ia
tsls-. In that case I will throw 1t INTO the
lrc atl think no more about it,
HIts a cowardly stab ir tho dark" ex.
clsin.Si Jack, crushing the note in his hand.
NO doubt; but you haven't answered my
question, " said Miss vnnstone, compressing
ler lips.
Well. 1 can't deny it altogether - said Jack
la zsspeIatlau. But you know what Jenny
'oa rays about a Lie that Is partly truth"
Did YOU and Lord barley toss up a penny
pinos 20 decide which should propose 70 msfr
begun Mis- Ns.,tons categorically.
'lca4i ds,y It 1t wasn't q penny piece,
though; a. Yves q sovereign" said Jack,
clutcinrb a; n straw
Did hts ehivalrous transaction TAKE place
n Il public rsoIn at the Blenhsim clubf' in
quirel the young lady. ruthlsssly.
-Nes. n occurred at the BleniieiIn. or
-assN-a Al -. a.. HI - Al
ooms IA = stuss," said Jack, "but nobody OBJ
orvsd US wo scro alons % all Intenls and
rur-oscs. Tint IL where the letter lies, The
added. rinsil,g 1t v~iciously into the fireplace.
"rhIs letter Is evidently true Ia every par
%ticulai. +" turne Miss Vanstonc, quivering
with temper aud Indignation. @The story Is
in ever 'oue's mouth, and all my friends are
laughing at me. You must nave boested-n
NO. Ethel; 1 will take my oath l have
neTcr sahi "a word about it," interrupted
Jaek eagerly. 1T was a foolish business. l
uinut, pml / wish IL had never happened.
What took place was this: barley and 1. as
you Auuys. are OH friends, and both Of Us
leiug nj We with you the situation was ex-
fiemely swl1 I'd, for, Of cour Q neither
liked tu ) cal a naA CHI on The other by pro-
lo,.ns H,st- We III ally agreed to toss In or
ler 90 decide which should have the advan-
tagc The rst wor with you. No slight or
insult Z, Y,.2 was int nded, ur only idea be
Ing 10 'st.lv amicahly and fairly q very deli
g. qD7 I'm between u. Oh, Ethel For
--'ens siLe. laft do thstl' he exclnimed
~ 81 e stat
J. u Jsci =. plaintive remonstrance was dis
regarded. ID The engagement ring which he
iuNi Hlniust pawned his immaculate wig and
gown Ia purchase, was flung contemptuously
- ii z carpet at his feet Before lie could
lnh ads To express his grief and dlsmay
Miss :tnstone had rushed from the room,
hus manitesting her intention OF terminating
the engagement. Jaek had no alternative
but to lave the house, apprehending the
worst, AZ within an hour he received hack
his presents. together with a letter which
banishcd his Ia t hope of reconciliation.
Miss vanstoue had felt no conjunction
about ii mis- ing or lover. At the moment.
indeed. she experienced a snvage satisfaction
in treating him as she considered lie deserved.
It was not until a day or two later that the
reaction commenced, and even then she did
not exactly regret what he al done. But
be experienced an intense antipatiy tO.nr.
Lord barley from the conviction TINT it nas
he who was TO blame for what had orr.arcd
She believed Jack when be said that he had
not given currency To the story Of the
tossing aud II therefore followed tina Lord
Darlry must he the culprit such
gt1ive .ndlScretion was more likely to
entsnstr from q disappointed rival
thsn from a fortunate lover, and it was i'm
rnsA,hlv to avoid arriving at the conclusion
that Jacks friend had committed n breach Of
confidence, possibly with the visw Of doing
him n serious injury. Therefore, without ne
penting OF her decision, Miss vanstone men
tally accused Lord barley Of having frus-
trstod her happiness, and resolved 10 show
hvr disgust at bis treachery in a very markell
nismnsr on the earliest opportunity.
She bad not long to walt f0r ,his for in
prHst 60 Vanceal the ssciVt NSs~isi with
hisA - suffered, owing to A~ --isHer
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