The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
EBENSBURG. PA. FRIDAY. JANUARY 8 1873

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eral invitation, which they say is none at
all Now l always insist upon one quiet
night a week, and the girls have chosen
Thursday, and if you like to come again,
you will always find your napkin laid for
you and hearty welcome behind it."
/ Good night, Miss Carlton"
''Good-night, Captain st. AlTasns, and IL
it is necessary, allow me to second paps's
invitation. We shall always tie glad to
see the one who saved his life"
CHAPTER III
AN KSHKY-A NOVEL PROPOSAL.
For some weeks St. Albans met Isabel
Carlton at different balls, parties, and din
ners nearly every night, an d seldom OF
ever missed one of what the general
termed his 'quiet evenings
! 1t was getting toward the end Of the
season, and people were beginning to look
forward to recruiting exhausted ener-
/ gies with the aid of sea-breezes or sweet
country air
1t was the evening c f Lady DoubletOn's
/ final reception, and everybody, who was
anybody, was present.
/ The CARTONS we're there, and Isabel
greeted S.. Albans with the sweet smile
sPee always seemed 10 wear for him
~
Isabel. 81 so glad"
MAY l ask where you are goingf" en-
quired st. AlbAns with more interest than
he usually exhibited.
I'VE are going home" answered Isabel.
ITO Mulberry Hall, near witherton."
Whats that about witherton7" ex-
claimed the general, who WAS standing
near.
all "a
we were going there next week, papa"
replied Miss Carlton.
"Ah, and you must come down and
spend a month with us, my boy" said the
old gentleman.
81 shall be delighted, I'm sure" an
svered the guArdsman with genuine
fervor.
That's right! When can you come
down. When can you get leave"
II shall have a chance in about fort
night" responded st. AIbans.
Then we shall expect you," remarked
Carlton. drop us line to say what
train you're coming by, and the carriage
shall meet you at the station. And now,
my dear" he continued, turning to his
daughter, "let us get out OF this. I've
had three heavy people on my gouty toe
nearly to death"
st. Albars saw them of, and after as
sisting Isabel into their carriage was re-
turning upstairs once more.
He had reached the first landing, when
he perceived somebody standing in front
Of him.
He was deeply immersed in thought
and WAS about to pass by without looking
R..-e Ill
pause.
"Ah, my friend" exclaimed Barbsly, for
it was he, chow are you this EVENING""
Il am well, thank you." replied our
hero coldly, and was about to move on.
"Wait a minute" cried Barbsly, placing
his hand on st. Albans' arm Il haven't
seen You for long time. may 1 inquire
how you are succeedingT
There was a cynical grin upon the fell
lows face that ir1itated St Albans to such
an extent that he could scarcely refrain
from knocking him down.
Mastering his emotions, however, with
an extreme effort, he answered:
"Will you he kind enough to remove
your hand from my arm, Mr. Barbslyf"
Barbsly looked at him for moment in
silence; his lip curled with hitter sneer,
and he moved his hand, folding his arms
across his chest.
with regard to what you mentioned"
continued st. Albans, Il wish you to con-
slider that have lost the wager, and 1
( will forward you a check for the amount
tomorrow morning"
"SuppOsing l don't choose 70 believe
/ that you have lost the let" remarked
Barbsly, showing his white teeth, aand
. 1t I
certainly do not-what theni"
"You may please yourself about that"
answered our hero haughtily. But /
warn you. Mr.. Barbsly, not to interest
yourself about me or interfere in any Of
my affairs"
Indeed" observed Barbsly, fixing his
black eyes upon the guardsman. And
may inquire what the penalty is, Cap
tain ST. Alhans. if I disobey your some
what autocratie commander
1.-THE penalty" answered 81. AlbAns,
stretching himself to his full height,
while his muscles twitehed as though he
were eager to seize the scoffer and
make an example Of him then and there
the penalty will be q sound horse
whipping the first time we meet, wherever
it may happen to be-"
For q moment BarbsIy's eyes scintilst-
cd; his teeth were clenched, and he
looked as though he were about to spring
upon the guardsman.
But he probably arrived at the conclu-
sion that in this case discretion WAS the
better part Of valor," and restrained him
self accordingly.
Moving on one side TO allow the other
to pass, he hissed out between his teeth :
"Yery well, Henry st. Albans, you have
made an enemy where you might have
made friendr'
"a friend-of youf Ha, ha, ha" and
St. Alhans laughed mockingly as he
walked slowly upstairs. mo, thank you,
. have not come to that get"
'-You shall regret thisw cried Barbsly,
Iivid with suppressed passion. mark
my words! you shall regret this with
tears Of blood"
"And mark n,y wordsw exclaimed st.
Albans, turning round; you value the
skin on your back, beware how you allow
your tongue to wag about me, or anybody
in whom am interested! Do you under
stand mel"
HBah! i care as little for your threats
as do for YOU" answered Barbsly, "a he
prepared to descend. 81 never did like
you, and now 1 hate you, as you shall
discover 20 your cost"
The following day ST. Albans forwarded
Barbsly check to his club for FIVE hun
dred pounds. and then endeavored tC
dismiss the subject from his thoughts.
We say endeavored, because every nov
and then the reflection would arise like
! the ghost OF murdered enemy: "Wha
would Isabel think if she knew l hac
made q wager upon her affectionsF'
Fortunately, the week after the Carl
tons left town, our hero was on duty, con
! sn.-lnntl.- ha. had not n,lch TING ON