St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26


Ing little interest.
s'And it will take place on the same night
as the one already announced. T'lI show
who's the stronger. Now, you'll be one of
my committee, wont you?D
Suppose So"
Ihls reply was enough to satisfy Mr.. Al
mack, and so, without more ado. he took
his leave. lie went away well pleased. for
he felt that he was now in position To
prove to the rebels that he was not to be-
ignored He could also show respectable
people what they might expect if his con-
trolling influence were once withdrawn.
Lord Eustace'S conduct in the two places
would contrast beautifully. He chuckled
when he thought how the rival committee
would feel when their most distinguished
member introduced into their rooms the
local theater's corps de ballet.
Lord Eustace went away in very different
spirits, for his sister, Lady Helena Heayi4
side, was the chief organizer of the bali
which he had just promised to disorganize.
Mr.. Almack was aware of this, but he
paid it little attention, as he knew Lord
Eustace well enough to guess that regard
for his sisters feelings would never prevent
his perpetrating any folly. But he did not
know that Lady Helena's husband, Sir
Henry Heaviside, the great mine-owner,
was Lord EuStace's creditor to a still
greater extent than Mr.. Almack himself;
nor did he know, as that young gentleman
did, that Sir Henry was one Of those per-
sons who, if provoked. would not hesitate
to take action against or make bankrupt,
his own brOther-in-law. The Lord Eus-
tace was placed in very uncomfortable
position. If he did as Mr.. Almack desired
him, Sir Henry would be down On him. II
he did not, Mr.. Almack would. He was in
dilemma, out OF which escape unScathed
seemed to him impossible
He went back to the carleton club and
as he sat there trying to eat luncheon, he
thought dolefully over his position. His
face must have reflected the sadness of his
thoughts, for, as he unused, he felt heavy
hand slapping him on the shoulders, and a
loud, CHEEKY voice calling out; ''Hillo, Eus,
my boy! you look down in the mouth;
what's wrong with you?"
1t was Sir Henry Heaviside. Now. as
Sir Henry had more than once helped Lord
Eustace with weighty advice, in addition to
pecuniary assistance, the young man de-
termined to tryif he could or would help
him i'll his present unfortunate position.
eyes, Harry" he said, sadly, lam very
much depressed all through that old brute
Almack."
I'm debt to him, eh?"
eyes, nearly two thousand, and haven't
a hundred in the world"
''That's bad. There'n be deuce of a.
row when your father hears it, 1 would
help you, only it's no use. Have got you
out twice already, and you always got in
again as soon as you possibly could"
ION, don't want you to help me-with
money at least" replied Lord Eustace.
Fact is, he's willing to return my notes if
do him little service"
''Then do it by all MEANS" said Sir
Henry, somewhat huffed
but it's rather mean one. If you
promise, on your honor, to tell no one, I'll
explain to you what it is"
'.All right, prOmise.'
swell, you know, of course, he's mad
that public ball should be got up without
his concurrence, and SO he wants me to
bring to the one Helena is arranging all the
corps de ballet from the theater had to
promise to prevent him suing On the bills
he holds of mine"
clad you?" said Sir Henry, angrily.
'The old skunk! How / should like to
checkmate him! How much-do you owe
him, did you say?"
''Two thousand"
'"Two thousands large sum! Let me
see. But L must think the matter over.
You call On me tomorrow"
Delighted. But l do wishI were out
of the whole business"
Lord Eustace called the next day upon
Sir Henry and had long interview with
him. When they separated they seemed to
have come to an understanding, and, iudg-
ing from their looks, it was not one thatI
would please Mr.. Almack. d
The announcement of the laSt-mentionedH
gentleman's ball soon took place, and the
preparations for the two went on rapidly.
Lady Helena Heaviside and her committee
worked hard to make their undertaking q
success, and their efforts were well re-
warded. But Mr.. Almack was not without
friends and followers, so he, too, was well
supported. The fashionable world at
Darleton was, in fact split into two nearly
equal camps; and the feeling between them
ran very strong.
At length the night arrived. Mr.. AL
mack's guests, if they did not overcrowd
the large rooms he had engaged at least
filled them comfortably. He and his COM
mittee received the company, and when all
those expected had arrived he looked with
pride around him and wondered if Lady
Helena had anything like so fashionable an
assemblage. mo, no." he chuckled to
himself, shell not have so many people
even-that is to say until the ballet girls
arrive" And as he thought of the sensa-
ton their arrival would create he became
quite elated. Lady Helena had courteously
sent him complimentary invitation. He
had not intended to use it, but now it oc-
CURED to him he would do so, and thus
witness her annoyance and anger when,the
ballet girls put in an appearance. He ac-
o,fo 1,(T 10 L. fc;,
When he entered Lady Helena's rooms
he was somewhat disappointed to find that
they were quite as full as his own, and with
quite as fashionable company. He con-
soled himself, however, by thinking of the
ballet girls. He looked at his watch. The
theater was over some time; they must ar
rive soon. With some impotence he watched
the door.
He had not waited long when he noticed
several persons whom he had seen at his
own ball coming in. This amazed him.
Going up to one Of them, q lady whom he
knew well, to his Indignation and bewilder-
ment when he spoke to her she deliberately
turned her back upon him, and her hus-
band, with something like an oath, bade
him be gone. While he stood wondering
what this could mean he was still more be-
wiIdered by seeing several others sof his
company arriving. Eager to know the
cause of this again and again he spoke TO
those of them he knew the best, but On
every occasion he received as an answer q
stare or rebuff. so occupied and amazed
was he by this that he forgot all about the
ballet Girls until he noticed Lord Eustace
entering the room unaccompanied.
Then he ran at once to the young patrician.
ssEustace,o he whispered excitedty,
tGx.,l,o+,, +to moaning Of thtg?D
"Ah,.my dear Almack," replied Lord
Eustace II was looking for you. They're