The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-05-09
MARRYING FOR Love.

had the benefit Of every good example and
nrpccpt which money could procure. His
mother. left a widow with her only child,
could not bring herself to expose him to the
temptations Of a public school, but had MIN
grounded in Latin by governeas, whose
high moral character and educauohel
powers were attested by three duchesses'
and intrusted him subsequently 10 the care
of gentleman who, as Fellow OF ballol
and chaplain to bishop, had earned ana
deserved a reputation for all desirable
knowledge and virtue. Immediately before
Lord Purely reached the age at wien he
became qualified to sit and legislate among
his peers two resident tutors and three who
visited the house daily were engaged in put
ting on the final touches. He came of age
at the country-seat of his family. where he
owned seven parishes, and returned imme-
diately afterward to London with his
mother.
He was, and Is, charming ard virtuOus
young mHn. For Il years and as many DAYS
he never gave his mother a moments real
uneasi mess; but on the day three weeks
after he had attained his majority. he walked
into her bOUdOir and, without wasting time
over any preliminary explanations, an
nOunced that he was engaged TO De married.
The DOwager-Lady PurefOy was seated IN
her favorite TOcking-chaiT, and the start OF
horror which she gave almost sent her BACK
ward out of it, AS it was, being young
woman for her age, she extended her 1eet,
gripped the arms, and by strong effort
maintained her equilibrium. The danger,
and her escape from 1t, steaded her nerves
Married, my dear boy" she cried;
"what do you mean? Who is she? Where
did you meet herr"
Lord Pureloy answered the last question
first.
II met her. mother" he said slowly and
quietly, as if his mind dwelt with pleas
1re on the incident, ''in ST. James Park"
Who introduced youP"
mo one"
Lord Purefoy had been admirably edu-
Gated, but he had never been checked. Be
fore ten minutes were over there had been
a Row ROyaP' between mother and son
and she had learned that the family TEMPER,
TIN then dormant, had undoubtedly been in
herited by Ler gentle-manered son, and
also that The future Countess Of Purefoy
vas q barmad at a Regent-street
restaurant who had asked him the time
as be walked home after listening TO de-
bate from the Peers gallery in the House
Of Commons. In three days Lord PurPfoy
had gone into chambers in PIceadily
owing to his mothers refusal TO receive his
fiaEcee, and the date fixed for the marriage
was in every society" IaDer COngratua-
tons and the reverse poured in upon him;
but, having gathered the general DRIFT OF bis
relatives correspondence from the first TWO
or three epiStles which he received from
them, Lord Purefoy took to burning their
letters unread. lie was lighting cigarette
with one, at the head of which he had seen
the crest of distant cousin, when word
OF two which he could not help seeing
caused him to pause and unrol 1t;
Dear Pluef0y: So delighted to hear OF your
approaching wedding. and Of your intention 10
marry for love woman whom you have chosen
for yourself, and who no doubt is IN every way
worthy OF you. Come down and stay with Us for
wrek and bring her with YOU. We 20 TO the
Lines tomorrow, so come soon. Your affection
ale Cousin KITTY GOLIGHTLY.
Now, Lord Purefoy had not seen Lady
GOlighty since he was 10. and had heard
such stories whispered at the family cOun-
ellis of the dOings at her ladyship's riverside
residence as had made his hair curl with
horror II he had seen her on the day be-
fore he received her invitation, leaving his
mothers house after visit OF an hours
duration, he would not have recognized her.
OF would hardly have believed that she had
been received there. Nevertheless, he an
sWered her note in the affirmative and
went; and he took PersephOne Giles with
him, plcturing TO himself as they whiZZed
cut Of PaddingtOn the reception which he
would give the GOlightlys some day in re-
turn for their early recognition Of his be-
loved one.
''Are they rich, dear?" asked Miss Giles.
always in debt" be answered; nc
bOdy's enemies but their own, believe,
but fOOlishly impTOYdent."
"
dear boy" she said.
"a Purefoy never imputes motives" he
answered, adding. as she still looked dis
satisfied, you shall help your relatives and
Twill assist NINE" And they accomplished
the rest Of the Journey with her head upon
his shoulder, while she in turn pictured
herself setting up every uncle and cousin
who had been kind 10 her in palatial public
houses, and sprinkling with the dust Of her
naughty chariot wheels those who had
tod har in ohi or ~ io1
evil results when she adopted the bar as q
profession and exposed herself to the
temptations of the metropolis.
Arrived at the Lines they found that
every one had gone upstairs to dress for
dinner, except Lady GOlightly, who received
them in the hall and took Persephone up
stairs at once to show her her room. Lord
PurefOy walked behind them, bearing what
his faneee called her 'Teticule." Il was in
crimson plush, and would no doubt, have
looked charming with a cOrOnet upon il.
Two of the fOotmen had been carrying up
the luggage, and were coming out Of the
room.
"Bing cried Persephone. as one of the
men passed her.
The man turned. be was gOod-looking
young fellow, with well-oied hair and
sickly smile. He knew Persephcne, that
was evident; but he did not seem quite pre-
pared for what followed. She is a warm
hearted girl, and before Lord Purefoy
1
has taken place his betrothed has kissed
Sir Henry GOlightly's valet under his mis-
tress's nose. Lady Golighty has so CON-
plete command over her features that she
says she never changed colors or smiled;
she also says that The scene was unpianned
and unTehearsed, which may be true. "0f
course l knew his name was Giles" she
told the ladies when she got downstairs;
but l could not guess all Gileses were first
cousins"
UAnd Tord Pnrafov q, cold CANA ora
'Oh, he has told her never TO be ashamed
OF her relatives, and quotes Lady Clara
We're de We're and King Copbetua and the
Bible, and all sorts OF things, know; but
be did look rather uncomfortable. The per-
son felt sorry for was the man; he looked
as if he wished the staircarpets would open
and swallow him safely down into the ser
wants hail."
Then some Of the men came into the room,
and her iadyship was silent. Lord PurefOy
and Miss Giles came down last, and were
duly introduced. The other people evil
IDENTIFY knew one another and their hostess
well; they showed great pleasure at being
introduced to Persephone, and some sur
prise when she shook hands with them
ell round. 1t was a ceremony which
Lord PuTefOy would have cut short if he
could have caught her eye. Catching per-
sons eye is difficult, even when you sit OPP
Dosite to her at dinner; and Lord PurefOy,
On one or two occasions, tried It in vain,
much regrettiDg that Lady GOlightly should
have separated him from the object Of his
affections Champagne always flows at the
Lines, and Persephone evidently liked the
brand supplied. She apparently also liked
the conversation Of Captain Masham, who
sat next her. at all events, her laughter
was frequent and painful to Lord Pure
10Y and free" He felt for what he cor
Tectly imagined to be her foot under the
table, and he pressed it warningly.
Some ones squeezing my foot under the
table" she said to Captain Masham, in her
oufspoken. innocent way. She did not know
now loudly she was talking, nor reckon on a
sudden pause in the conversation. which