The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-06-14
CHAPTER XVII.

For some weeks the 6I8Io OF the VS.
suunteH gave the greatest unhappiness
b hm attached friends She had re-
srred her bodily strength sufficiently
] = come down to the morning board.
In the meantime all poor Edward g
oiNcontrol had been swept away by
1Ely intercourse with Edith. and the
pom girl felt for both himself and her
] TT they must part. Ernest, at Lord
1owmonf's express desire, has not yet
veq1ed TO Edith the fact that she was
far / must leave you, dear Edith, y
~ aid, ''now that you are recovering
tpm these dreadful shocks, and the Wis
countess is slowly regaining her health: "
But where viii you 90, EelNard q
~ hid endeavoring to speak caliny:
We cannot spare mamma, you know. !"
It does not much matter, I think,
where I go; besides, dearest, you will
none Of you remain here long. You
know the present heiress to Dunkellon
1a lady, and ore who intends taking
4caseaeion Immediately. Rather bad
lste, think, while the Viscountess is
70 III but perhaps the change will be
9eneficial for her.-Well, James," he
sntinued &c the old butler advanced,
what have you to say with such q
pave face.'
Nothing, sir, but that the new Wis.,
countess arrives here to-day"
Today
Eyes, sir. I have received instruc-
hons from her lallyship's solicitors that
she will be here to-day. You see, sir, the
PRESENT helrass is very distant branch
I q the family, and inherits through her
mother. who, l have heard, made run
away match with a young lieutenant, as
poor as o church mouse, and then died
year or two after, the lieutenant like
nse following her example. So this
young Lady has been left to the care Of a
euardlan, and no doubt has been dragged
m; N low sort of way, that ever
lAhould live to say it."
Well, james, all you can do is to
Eepa1e as quietly as you can for your
Id one"
My orders ere, sir, to make no prep
eanon whatsoever. The lady Will
imply walk into one room and be in
,ied' and If she is not wanted to stay,
y! walk out again"
Ernest at this moment advanced, with
eloomy and unhappy expression on
US mce, very different from his usual
Peammg look.
What is it, Ernest ?" asked Edith,
|lnking her arm in his
Nothlng, dear, but that there is not
woman III creation worth q thought !;
aat tne most innocent-looking are the
post drceitful and that females as
asS md frances Leslie in particular,
te Qetestable"
What has poor Frances done 2"
|aked Edith, smiling. mot answered
very one Of your seyenty-two letters
(oo have written herr"
Not answered two, without the
seventy. Not that I care, you know
Put It's very uncomfortable to write long
|esGers and set no answers. However, 1
~! be revenged The new Viscountess
e:Iives to-day, and to her l shall imme-
!late!y pay my devotions and, AS I
I'VE there Is a carriage coming up the
venue 1t is to be hoped it IS the fair
Wn!e thus conversation was taking
3ace, Lord Eowmont had led Geraldine
. ner accustomed seat in the pleasant
uawlng-room, and seated himseiI beside
aer' he had determined to awaken her
memory. lie was anxious to acknOwl-
'o8e Erness and Edith. and ne had
nearo y OF the expected arrival of the new
sisoountess, and wished to make some
Management for their future comfort
ae mad carefully prevented Geraldine
1om 0eng reminded Of the scenes which
~ = deprived her Of . husband and .
uao; but now, -a* the cost of losing