Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-16

you don't this, Hugh3" cried the doctor,
sprnging to his feet.
ut is quite true If please can call myself by
that title" said Hugh. Forgive me, doctor. Tor
give me- Norah. 1t is only very short time since 1
heard this intelligence. But it is quito true. Tell
you do regret the loss of the title you had re-
solved never to wear"'
The doctor gave Hugh his hand.
Regret it, my dear boy Irejoice. 1have got six
teen threatening letters, all arrived within the last
three days Here they are with the collins and skulls
and all complete. You are welcome to them, Hugh;
only, my dear boy, you will be shot instead Of me-"
"Oh, Hugh" cried Norah.
NO, my DEAR, said her father "On second
thought, Pll keep the letters, and Hugh shall be
safe AS for me, who went out of his way to
shoot walking general practitioner? And as for
this title, it has been my mind like a dreadful
bugbear ever since got 1t. Take it, Hugh-take i!'
II don't understand this said Mr. Murri ige. 81
don't understand this at all If you think, any of
you, that am going to lose these estates. which 1
fairly bought, without blow for them, you are mis-
taken"
81 do not at all expect that you will let things go
until you are quite satisfied said Hugh.
~ have issued orders to the tenants to pay up,
under pain of eviction will evict them all, if 1
want the whole British army at my back
"On the contrary,' said Hugh "the tenants will be
served with notices not to pay you any rent. Then
1t will be for you. believe to find your remedy"
poor Maria" the doctor sighed; "she is longer
Lady Clonsilla'
al am sorry for her disappointment; but Norah
will, hope No, dear" said Hugh "let us have
done, and for ALL with the gingerbread rubbish
There is neither noble record nor long pedigree,
nor single great achievement preserved in such a
title There is not even the duty of maintain
ing great family estate. Let us remain what
are, and, IL I succeed, let me make name worth
having for those who come after This will be
worth thousand titles. AS for the inglorious
net with the memory of the ignoble services by
which 1t was won, let it 60"
yes, Hugh" said Norah; '1et it go. We will begin
srresh."
then Uncle Joseph appeared. He was hot and
ausnea, because he had lost his way in the network
O streets oetween the Commercial road and the High
Most impofsss.c news Mr.. Murridger' he said
News worth telling worth hearing 1 heard
sou were come down here, and I made haste after
you"
Il want no more news said MI. Murridge II
think have had enough
There has been a steamboat accidental collision
They have put back and Mr. Richard, Mr. Murrdge-
Mr. Richard"
what? Is he killed."
ANo, sir, he is not killed. They have put back
His name is in the list of passengers picked up He
can be stopped, If you please You can have him ar.
rested by telegraph; he is still at Dover"
ar Murridge made no reply. He put on his hat
snd walked away.
NOW, really, do you think he has gone to send that
telegram?' said Uncle Joseph. "And without a word
of thanks
He then became aware that Norah was in Hugh
Aqulla's arms and that the young man was kissing
her without the least affectation of concealmeut
soh, he said, II am glad that tn ngs are made ,l,
Il Will take place soon Mr.. Hugh? I am very hanpv
indeed to think of my part in bringing together two
hearts which viii not, am sure be ungrateful.
VIII the ceremony of initiation mean of marriage
take place soon2'
'.Nery soon, Uncle Joseph" said High ".e soo,,
as we arrange it,
There is no ceremony said Uncle Joseph. with
sweet smile OF anticipation, mo ceremony at all
next 70 the Inauguration Of new lodge where am
more at home than wedding breakfast On this
occasion, doctcF-on this occasion, though our ae
cession to the peerage actually to the peerage was
showed TO pass unnoticed and unmarked in tbs
ueu4l nanner-On this occasion hat
payne viii mark the day
THE END.