The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-14

it is a sure seat
"But what if do not care for political lifei
How thenF
But why should you not care for political
lifef' said Lady Polehsmpton. persuaSively,
you are on the right side OF 40 yet. You
have undeniaole talents If you choose TO
make good use of them. It would find you
in occupation and give a new zest 10 your
life, and who knows what il might lead to2
We Delisons have always borne a part in
the government of the country. and not an
undistinguished one. The family traditions
ought TO count for something, Reginald"
II must leave that 70 those who come
after me, said Sir Reginald, carelessy. II
know nothing about politics, and, though it
may sound like treason in your ears to con-
fess 1t, am quite Indifferent who is in or
who is out, or how the country Is gov
erned."
You read the newspapers, | supposep
asked the countess.
''No, DON'T except in racing season, and
not much then. The fact is, don't set up
for patriot, aud that sort of thing. Ii
isn't my line.n
ut is not a question of patriotism. but of
the duty we owe 20 our order. Your ignor-
ance of politics is not an objection. You
could not be coached. | will write your
address for you, and see to the canvassing
arrangements myself
Thanks awfully, but l would rather
not" drawled forth Sir Reginad. "You
must allow me to have my own way in this.
don't care rap about politics.
Lady Polehampton looked vexed and dis
appointed. She thought her brother was
devoid of ambition, and seltishly indifferent
to the duties belonging to his station. ltset
her wondering again, as she had wondered
many times before, how Sir Reginald had
spent those four years OF his life after he
had left the army, and what kind of asso-
ciates he could have had to inoculate him
with such callouS unconcern for the sub
jects that possessed an absorbing interest for
herself.
Don't be vexed with me" said Sir Regi-
maid, noticing the look of distress that came
over her handsome face. ~ will do any
thing can to please you, but don't ask me
to mortfy tho flesh with politics. for
which don't care a row OF pins; that's
fact"
"Will you do what you can to please meg"
said Lady Polehampton, with a Frightening
face II am disappointed, of course, that
you do not see what is to your interest as |
do mean about Millborough-but l could
forgive you that If could only see you well
married. 1 hope you have not the same iu-
vincible repugnauce to marriage that you
enter lain for political lifep
"Who Is the ladyW asked Sir Reginald,
automatically. II can see you have some
in view.n
"She is that nice, sweet girl who came
down with me-.
"There is such bevy of sweet girls
here that do not know whom you allude
tor
"Imean Theresa Coffin, the tall girl with
graceful figure and sweet poetic face. She
was Capt Bohun's partner in the lawn ten
mis- set after luncheon"
Theresa Gofiial Gemini, what a name"
cried Sir Reginald.
"'What's in namep nquoted Lady Pole
hampton. THAT is fault soon mended,
as she has no desire to keep it. Theresa
Denisoh will sound very much better. She
is an American
"One of Bret Hartes heroines, i sup
posen said Capt. Denison. Born in Poker
Flat; educated for the bari mean at the
bar: father ran a canteen till he struck 'ile
and made pile. 1t Is 'ile,' l suppose. not
pork ! really couldn't stand pork, Selma.
Picture i'll A sausageman for ones father
in-law."
"You are in error on all points, Reginald"
returned Lady Polehampton, Indignantly.
Theresa has lost her father and halls from
New England"
Something in the Pilgrim-father line"
said Sir Reginald, provokingly.
please don't interrupt She hos lived oil
her life in Boston, and in the most culti-
waited society there. She neither iDterards
her conversation with Il guess or 4
reckon, or any other species Of vulgarism.
She speaks good English with the pureat
accent She is extremely we'll e1uc ,ted,
and is, in fact a very amiable and refined
girl"
"And hor fortuneF
"Five million dollars"
Come, that sounds like business" said
D. 81 GA oh
pronunciationP
81 have already told you that her accent
is perfect" =,
mako for q matrimonial market il there
were such an institution, said Sir Reginald
| in a burst Of mock admiration.
''Do try and be serious, Reginald" said
Lady Polehampton, becoming annoyed at
| the light, banterng tone with which her
brother bore his part in the conversation.
81 assure you, am serious enough. A
| million sterling is @ serious sum of money"
"You do not require to marry for money,
Reginald"
''Still money is always welcome" said
| Sir Reginald, with an air of wisdom.
you have anticipated the remark was
about to make. You have q large, unen-
numbered estate, and are happily removed
| from the temptation TO contract an unsuita-
BILE marriage for mercenary reasons. The
richest baronet in England is independent
of meaner considerations. Theresa would
make you a suitable wife even if she had
not penny AS it is, she is all the III re
suitable Her fortune would be no insig-
nificant addition to your own, and would
add immensely to your influence If you re-
pent hereafter Of your vow to eschew
politics You would be too important to
be neglected, no matter which side you
took"
81 am afraid her principles and mine
might not agree" said Sir Reginald.
Lady Polehampton thought that the sug-
gestion was far from improbable, though
she was too good tactician to put her
thought into words.
'Sbe is not strait-laced, if that is what
YOU mean. Boston is the home of liberal
culture, kind of American Athens, and
you will find that she does justice to her
| educatisn."
as she a blue" cried Sir Reginald, with
a look Of dismay. 81 don't think / conld
stand a wife who knew lot"
Lady Polehampton thought that II her
! brother had TO walt until be obtained the
hand Of lady as educationally deficient as
himself the prospects Of a continuance Of
the line Of the Denisons were not very
bright. But again her thought remained un-
| spoken.
sshe does not air her knowledge II that
IL what you mean,n she said. III want you
20 think Of this earnestly" she added. after
| a pause. "When she was launched on So
! ciety NJ the beginning OF the winter ! was
very yexed that You were out OF England,