Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-09-05

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Byng was obviously impressed by
the probity of his father -in-laT IN
posse. ;,
"Pll call on Lady Carraway," he
answered; and the subject dropped.
Byng duly visited her ladyship.
who was naturally delighted to see
him, and he made himself exceedingly
agreeable TO the fair Consta. ce. mat
Young lady heightened the favorable
impression she had already made upon
him, for although inexperienced she
was a clever girl, and very soon dis
covered the pet weaknesses OF her
admirer. In fact, by the time he lett
the house he began TO think tnal
Carbury was a man OF unusual ais
elimination, and that he might really
take into consideration the prospect OF
following his matrimonial advice.
Miss Laxington was charmlngly I'M
SOPHISTICATED, and at the SINE time he
thought he could discover IN her
indications of the possession OF soul
that is to say, of a disposition 70
appreciate his genius, and TO snare
his philosophical warnings without
any symptoms o. boredom. 80 Tor a
few weeks everything went well;
Byng was obviously fascinated: ana
without being too conspicuous IN MS
attentions, he followed Miss LaXlng
! toms movements with considerable
persistence, and monopolized her soci,
ttv whenever they met. Suffers OF
the detrimental type accordingly
dropped off in despair, and the en-
gagement was looked upon by the
| quidnuucs of society AS prac1lcaily
accomplished fact. -,
Ascot drew near, and Eyng invited
Lady Carraway and her fair charge
TO share his box and drag for the meet
ing. This was for him a very unu-
sual step, for he generally lett the
selection and the entertainment OF ms
guests to the indefatigable man of-all-
work
Carbury therefore saw that matters
were reaching critical Juncture, 50
he thought it advisable TO make a lew
injuries about the pecuulary position
of Mr. Lexington. He did not succeed
in hearing much. Lexington haG
been losing somewhat heavily on the
turf. but he had paid up; and IN the
matter of cards he did not seem to
have been doing any good or harm.
SO Carbury felt for the present no
particular anxiety about ms little
c omission, and was satisfied 20 let
the course of his patrons love ALTAR
run as smooth as might be-.
mt
languidly assiduous in his devotion to
Miss Lexington, while the young lady,
perfectly dressed, conscious of look
ing lovely, and fully aware OF the
envy, hatred and malice which her
good fortune stirred up in the bosoms
OF her fair rivals, never enjoyed her
self more thoroughly or excited more
admiration. With the Captain, how
ever, things went somewhat badly.
He betted rather more heavily than
usual, and lost his money and his
temper. Byng bored HIM terribly,
and he gre " irritated by Mss LaXlng-
tons exceeding sweetness. lie sought
consolation in creature comforts, ana
ate and drank TO an extent when
would infallibly have aroused his pat
rons disgust, if that gentleman had
not been too much occupied to notice
| him.
Monday night found Captain Car
bury at the Lawn Club. He had paid
up his losses with some difficulty, and
felt irritable and dyspeptlc. lie saw
| Lexington there, and 1T occurred to
him that he might as well find out If
that gentleman luck had been any
better than his own.
Lexington seemed anything but
pleased to meet him, and responded to
his friendly greeting with the curtest
of mods.
"By the way, old man." began Car
bury, AS plan of action occurred to
him, II want to ask you a favor. -
darlington was evidently in vile
temper.
you've come to the wrong shop for
that, my boy" he sneered.
Had bad week, | suppose, SAID
the Captain, quite unmoved, We'll,
| was going to ask you to lend me
$500, only for week; fact is, I've
been rather hard hit. Besides, you'll
owe me more than that la a fortnight,
fancy. That little affair Of ours m ~
be settled any day"
Il caa't lend YOU $500" growled
Lexington, cor 500 pence either; and
as to what YOU call our little affair, |
have no idea what you are driving
at
"What the deuce do you mcan2
! Didn't you promise me Thousand on
the day your daughter got engaged to
Byngf
No" answered Laxington, Il
never did anything of the sort!"
why, I've got your |. O. W.
Very likely; there are good many
of them flying about. Wish you may
get your money!
Carbury stared at his friead III dis
gust and amazement. He could not,
however express his opinion of him
in the sacred precincts of club, so
he merely got up with Il curt good
night. and left the room.
That's your game, is it? he mutter
ed TO himself. "rl be even with you
yet. It's not quite such certainty as
you think"
The next morning Lexington evil
IDENTIFY came to the conclusion that he
had made fool Of himself over night,
for he called on the Captain and eX
planned to HIM that he did not mean
what he said. He had a devil of a
temper, he added, and things had
been annoying him. OF course it
was all right about the |. Q. U. The
sstute Captain accepted the apology,
but lac nevertheless made certain in
quries, which resulted IN the uu-
pleasant discovery that Lexington
had lost over IS, 600 over the ascot
week, aud had been unable to settle.
" A nice prospect for my I'll 900
unused the Captain; but what fool
he was To show his hand.
That day Mr.. Byng aud his facto-
tum lunched together, alone aud the
latter turned the conversation upon
Miss Constance.
Have you settled matters in that
quarter yet :" he inquired
Not y ct, " said his patron, dreamily;
but | am thinking of taking the
plunge.
What are you waiting fort Charm
ing girl-uo nonsense about her; likes
a good feed, too-Saw her eat three
platefulS of lobster salad OH Cup day y
Three platefals of lobster salad ?"
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