The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-07
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have sounded cold and commonplace, but
Lord ErCton was man of singular re-
serve, with whom few words went long
way.
Have you any news of Reginald p asked
Lady Polehampton, presently. HE eally
ought TO be here. He is the next heir, you
know
"Indeed I was not aware Of that. I'M
derStood there was a chance
And there Lord Bruton stopped
II wish 1t were so with all my heart.
Y gu have been misinforme1. You will not
hsve the discomfort of having to wait TO
see whether it is boy or girl. There is
no 1t in the case" said Lady Polehampton,
with faint nile. II think it was the dis
appointment that John had left no heir be-
hind him that has killed my father, quite as
much as the shock Of hearing Of the death
OF my brothers. He was very bitter against
Reginald
Lord Bruton could not say that his old
friends resentment against his second son
was unjust. If half that he had heard of
the proceedings Of Capt. Denison were true,
Sir John had only too much reason on his
side for banishing his son from his hearth
81 am sorry that | cannot light on any
trace of Reginald" he said. HE has a
house in town, l tind-near Cavendish
street-but it has been closed for some
InoEChS past, ana L cannon OBTAIN any It'd
ings of him."
ton, with starr of surprise. "How is he
able to manage that? Is he marriedT she
asked, the idea crossing her mind that per-
heps Capt Denison had drawn lucky prize
III the matrimonial market.
MY information does not lead me to sup
pose that be is married" said Lord Bruton,
dryly. "The best thing that you can do
when he returns will be to find him wife
who will steady him."
81 suppose his past will not bear looking
into" said Lady Polehampton. with quick,
eager glance of inquiry.
Il would not trouble about his past if |
were you. He may be second Prince Hal
and prove worthler when he comes to his
kingdom. There is nothing like sense of
responsibility for steadying man. Ishould
be disposed TO rely on that, seconded by q
good wife, to effect his reform. A mans
future is not always TO be guaged from his
past
True" said Lady Polehampton, who was
ready to catch any straw Of comfort, but
meanwhile the question is where is he to be
foundg
But Lord Bruton could offer no assistance
70 the solution OF the problem OF Capt. Deni-
sons whereabouts. He could only assure
Lady Pelehampton of his own convection
that, though he was probably absent from
England, his absence would prove to be of
brief duration.
AT this moment, however, Jobson, the
butler entered the room bearing telegram
on silver saiver. It was addressed to
Lady Denison; but the countess, who had
taken over the management of affairs at
Alverthorpe into her own hands, delayed
not to aoquaint herself with its contents
The telegram proved to be from Capt.
Denison, and was addressed from Monte
Carlo.
Lady Poleham2ton quickly took in the
message. Something in its terms seemed to
offend her, as was evident from the slight
quicker on her brow and the contemptu0us
curl of her lip as she handed the telegram
to Lord Bruton.
Deeply distressed"-so ran the message.
Bear UP. dearest mother. Am Leaving to-
night. Hope to find my father better"
Lady Polehampton felt that the filial ten
derRess, though haliagly expressed, was
slightly overdone. She could not forget
how Sir John Denison's last years had been
embistered by the conduct of his son. nor
could she overlook the nlence of four long
years ut is satisfactory to knew that the
news has reached him, and that he is on his
way, said Lord Bruton, sootbingly.
YES, it relieves our anxiety SO far. I'm
fortunately he will not arrive in time to see
my father alive. 1t seems impossible for him
to live through another day"
Nevertheless great load was taken from
Lady Polehampton's mind, and whom Lord
Bruton left her the sigh that broke from her
was Enthusiastically sigh of relief. It was
something gained, sho felt. that the news
had reached her brother in time for him to
be present at the funeral as the new head of
the house. Sir John would not be buried,
as his two sons had been buried, without
kinsman of his blood being present to pay
him the last honors due to the dead.