New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
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c,,a WV roodors ask me TO explain or in any
49, =, occonnt for the strange incident am apU n
~ narrate the task would be hoPeiesS one, inaI
incredulous might shake their heads lhe
refnse 10 listen but 10 all alike the Only P..;s
renlv would be that, spite OF modern Sclcnr!n NJ
Knowledge and psychica research there may S(,ii
he links invisible it is true, Duu hoilo uo di :,
Existent between the seen and unseen III our u'ls
lives between the material world tllaI hoo opcn
20 all and those mysterious ana suoue Inuu, nv
that act upon the inner being OF every H HI
Whilst shrinking from the charge OF piilu ~ -.
~ s,noretition vet confess TO a belief that ao
certain crises of our lives we may De gulucu, ~
e;gns and warnings impossible perhaps 10 eAPialu
away or comprehend, by ineXpncaPie s9uiiis' ~
r. strange aDpea which we should 40 wei
neither 10 scof as nor ignore. iiOWeNeI, tn,Lor
of prelude 10 my story; ana now ny way Vi 49,, :
introduction | would say that In the spfihs W
10 Hubert Mervyn, practising IN ine
West End of London as physician aHraGS 80
good repute, with excellent heal'h anu SUN "a
fair share Of this worlds goods aiiu ~,Linb
prospects of a happy life in the future; With "
certain brown haired, bue-eyed Enghsh lhdIu. e.
had promised before many months were oNci
share with me- ,.. .o ,1or+i
fu1 for nv patients were numerous, not IL"
somewhat eXacting: and as sal AZ oIedhiaso Gnc
bright sunny morning in early MAY, nns eldno
over letters and papers, an eager loh4ns W c9"PS
for a breathing space from the daily rouhd, OF
listening 10 and prescribing Tor otner people
ailments took possession OF me Inc 'n oora5
had scarcely arisen in my mind than IL seenleu
answered as | tore open the last envelope in lhe
heap, and read its enclosure ,,o.i,,,,. poris
Nv dearest Unbert-Edith tells me you have
been working too hard lately and need chlhSe
Can You not run over for a week or TWO ana pay
US visit? You have not seen me a. monic par;e
and 7 want YOU to know more OF sidney. tariS
is looking lovely just now, as IL always u9cs . ~
NAV. and we can promise you plenty OF gsyey,
Besides. am longing to see your HcaT oiu d, "o'
again and that alone should he suihclent l1uuce.
ment to make you pack up your portmanteau at
once and cross by to-night's mail 10 please
Your loving sister.
Evelyn.
Edith was the brow1-hared, blue-eyed girl who
mad nromised 10 bt nv wife and Evelyn my only
sii>ar married six months before 70 clever HounE
diplomatist attached TO the Embassy IN fHrs :
needless TO say, he the Sidney referred 10.
Fvelyn's letter gave the casting vote to my secret
wishes; would arrange with an old frlend 70 take
care of nv patients for a week-more was not TO
be thought of-telcgraph acceptance to my sister
and cross by the Dover nail that very night. A
weeks holiday would BE- delightful ana steeled
myself against the reproach"s OF some OF my ltoI
patients with outward courteous Difference, but
inward amusement and eXultation that could
afford TO please myself in the matter
1t was lovely afternoon when Evelyn met me
Mt the Care du Nord the following day. her sweet
face sparkling with pleasure, and as we drove home
ward along the sunny bOulevards and through the
crowded Champs Elysees gave myself up 10 inc
enjoyment of the moment. We were turning into
the Avenue Margny when a carriage and pair rolled
by, and as Evelyn bowed TO the occupants she re-
THAT is the Vcomtesse de Kerguel and her
daughter Claire such a lovely girl"
l had been looking in the opposite direction
ard only turned my head in time to see the re-
treating carriage and catch ellmP" Of two EN-
broideIed lace trimmed sun>hade'. EVELYN added
=" have an invitation for you TO Dall al tlleIr
hotel on Fri iay, given in honor OF Clalres APP
preaching marriage; all the best people VIII De
there Oh. and, Hubert, ! hope you VIII not
mind dining out tonight we were engaged several
weeks ago TO the NanecrOits, some Americans
living here, and as Sidney VIII unfortunately De
unable 10 90, l promised Mrs Nanecrclt you
should be my escort instead
All right dear; you may DO WLat you IKE
with me; but as | can only give you week you
must try not to have engagements for every
An eager disclaimer followed. in the midst of
which the coachman pulled up, ana was warmly
greeted by tall, handsome man, sidney Monlellh
my brother-in-law, whom | had always cordially
liked, though OLc acquaintance was not long
one He smiled at Eveyns enthusiasm. While
he echoed her wish that / could spare thea a
longer visit and, as looked around the charming
rooms which formed my sisters home, and noted
the evidences of wealth and artistic taste IN all
their appointments / could moi but rejoice that
her hfeS happiness was 50 thoroughly assured.
Evelyn soon left TO dress: and alter talking
together for awhile | not sorry to seek my
own room, light "A cigar and throw myself into
a comfortable armchair for "A short rest before
following her example.
In reply TO my query, Who were the Vane-
Mr.. Fanecroit is Immensely rich-made his
fortune in Mexican silver mines. / belicye-not
very polished. but a kind-bearted, genial man
whom every one likes and his wife is charming
little BostOnian. Ii is Whispered that some wears
ago Mr. Vanecroft was able 10 do good turn
financially 10 the Vicomte de Kcrcuel one of The
old Breton nobeSse, and the latter and his wife
repaid the debt by launching the Vanecrofts into
PARTISAN society However that may be- every
body visits them now, and you sure to meet
the cream of Partisan society in their salons
. Before many minutes had passed the combined
influence of cigar and easy-chalr soOthed me 10
sleep but still De Kerguels ana Nanecrof's seemed
sosHjt in strange confusion through the medley of
nv dreams, until at length the sudden entrance
If servant with hot water reused me TO the
ranembrance that should keep my sister wait
sng or else that my toilet must be performed
with unaccustomed rapidly. Even while dressed
however some dim renenl brancc OF my creams
returned.' with a curious, hali-vague feeIIng OF
something unforeseen, that could neither clearly
Drasp nor wholly drive away. Tins curious I'M
preston disappeared as entered me dia NV ~.
rooi0 and soon we were driving rapdIy OH 10
ward the Vanecrofts' hotel. III the Rue ST. DOM
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stream of light from the vestibue illuminated the
Courtyard several livcrled servants were III atc
tendsnce one of whom offered 10 relieve me OF
coat and hat, indicating at the same tlIhe r0Qui
~ on, side of the entrance where they would be
loft Now il may be popularity but strongly
nbiect TO part with my outdoor belongings unless
see where they are. II saves the unpleasant
chance of occasionally walking OF with anotner
mans hat or coat instead Of your own. especially
AZ as sometimes happens, you are not gamer 10y
The exchange. The servant seeing my movement
hsf ha al