St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-03-22

Ei@0 JIG tEtp anu lCS occupants pretty
well at her mercy. Tom appeared
cheer[ully Indifferent to the circum-
ssance, and took bitches, sign posts and
milestones flying. The lawyer, how
eyer, was far from comfortable, and
soon forgot his curiosity in his personal
fears. He ceased to ask questions, and
devoted himself to holding onto the
hand-rail, regardless of Toms CONVEX
sation, which Continued in lively vein,
in spite OF the most startling episodes
Great and unspeakable, indeed, was the
old gentleman S relief when the castle
at length came in sight, the little mare
having done the distance probably in
the shortest time ON record.
Here we are, said Tom, pointing
with his whip. The entrance lodge is
down the road to the right.
pray don't let me take you yard
out of your way, sir,n said the lawyer,
preparing to alight; II can easily walk
the rest of the distance"
''Don't mention it. AS an so near
l may as well look in and pay my re-
spects to his Lordship," said Tom, in
an otf-hand manner. ''The mare will
be glad of a rest; she has brought US
along in grand style.
A remark of a mildly sarcastic nature
came to the lawyers lips, but he did
not utter it, for fear of giving ohense to
a friend of SO good client as his Lord
ship. A few minutes later Tom drove
up to the entrance of the Castle with an
imposing c.atter.
The lawyer was evidently expected,
/ fer thew were Immediately uShered alOnU
q cotIloof 10 ms horshlp,s study. On
llle tnFesnold 1o1n 5 modeSty seemed
suddenly TO assert Itself, Tor he hung
PACK a NUE. SO that MS companion led
the way INTO the room.
Lore NontafI ngGon advanced TO re-
GelVe ms visitors with out-stretched hand.
ne was a handsome, gray-halred, elder
~ man. with frank, GENIAL manners. In
/ appearance ne looked Ike SAILOR and,
IN TACT, yachting was MS tayorlte oecu-
Paton. he was q VldoWer and child
less, and since the death OF his wife he
had resided very little on his estates.
lie greeted the lawyer with q friendly
grasp. and also shook hands with Tom.
NOW I'm safe on terra TRINA, my
Lord 90 not mlnd contesslng that Mr..
Bhnker has made me pass q naa"uGts
qst9rE G'he@Te, said Mr.. Pennington,
with q humorous smile.
5ooh! r., mere mere, was no danger, my
pence only, like the rest OF her sex, she
likes 70 lg, take the DIT IN her teeth; inter-
posed Ionl, with his joVial laugh.
'Ha! ha! Fray be seated, gentle
llen' la9sheis ms LorasnlP' glanclng
WIN good-humored surprise at LON.
90 long as no bones are broken there's
no Marin aone. WI. remington IL was
very 9oGa OF you 10 come Gown 1fom
Town low a. ougnC :, 70 nave ea4led on YOU
Oul tomorrow ', | m gong NorGn-
.., Amu soo.iueSs ,hn ~ Wiieie oe-
ln1oi PD : ~ eAi lo.' P.o-
QuclnG buncle OF papers from his side
pocket, like conjurer. 81 have some
th;pn. ;,,,,,ny+,,+ ~ cco,r ~ r 4bo,,o.l+
ii1ot St.nU W say' % IllquS4it ;,
would take this opportunity, my Lord. 2
| don't wish to lntrude, said Tom,
rising dIscreetly.
My dear sir, pray don't move, re-
Piled his Lordship :" Mr.. Pennington
and are not going to talk secrets. Be-
sides, hope you will. both stay to lunch"
Delighted, Tn sure, said Tom,
readily. g That is, if your Lordship
will allow me to send messenger with
note or two to Chichester. | had some
appointments whic.a [ can easily put
Off"
g. By all means. There are writing
materials by Your side,' said his Lord
ship.
Lord .Montarlington and his lawyer
soon became immersed in business, |
while Iom wrote half a dozen short
notes on paper bearing the Earl's coro-
net and crest, with the address of the
CASTLE The tenor of each of these |