The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-29

to himself, 10 his family, aud to his
country"
Few duties present such a pleasant
prospect" remarked RedfFiars, nodding
as II In assent to Newbury's words.
"Now that his lordship neaTs his for
tieth year he may be said 10 have done
with romance" continued Newbury,
addressing Gubbs, sand when he mar
rles he must have some regard for his
interests, though that need not prevent
him from having affection for his wife,
The merchant nodded once more,
whilst RAdiriRrs lighted a cigarette with
an apparent indifference to the CONVEX
sation as il it in no way concerned him
self.
NYou are aware Mr.. Gubbs, that Lord
Redfriars' property il heavily mort
gagged, and that hemust look to a union
which will help him to wipe away his
debtsY"
II am aware OF il, sir assented the
merchant
"Now l have mentioned to his lord
ship that you have u daughter, acharm,
ing and handsome girl, who would
make him an excellent wife"
Every kind Of you, Mr. Newbury,
very kind OF YOU"
"iNho will have a large dowry,"
"She's my only daughter, and my ia,
vorite child, and I'll let nothing stand
in her way which will secure her agood
position"
NNewbury has told me so much about
Miss Gubbs that he has made me
quite anxious to see her," replied Red
triars.
"she's been we'll educated, my lord.
She's had the best training money could
buy, and she's a handsome girl, though
perhaps l shouldn't say III but she
takes after her mother, who came Of a
good stock-a good old stock, my
lord.N
"You see his lordship is already in,
terested In her." said the solicitor, land
II they like each other IT would be q
suitable match"
zone l should be proud Of, sir"
"You tlatter no." Lord Redfriars OBJ
served, gracefully waving the cigarette
smoke from his face. :,
at Is you who latter me, my lord,
by thinking OF q marriage with my
daughter"
II shall DO delighted to make her ac-
Qualntance."
"Then perhaps you will do me the
honor OF dining with me?"
Nothing will give me greater pleas
ure."
lordship2"
"AdmIrably.n responded the earl.
Perhaps the marchioness will come
with YOU" suggested Gubbs.
"Im afraid that my aunt will not
venture out 80 late,'' replied Redfriars,
knowing that the dowager never more
enjoyed herself than when In the small
hours OF the morning she was sur
rounded by q circle OF brilliant wits and
appreciative listeners, such as 1t was
certain she would not find at the table
OF Samuel Gubbs.
"Then you and your nissls will come,
Newburyi and III ask a military
CONT"
"If I might suggest, perhaps it would
be better not to invite anyone else" re-
marked Newbury. ut will then be
more Of q family party, less convention.
al, and give his lordship a better oppor-
tunity Of making himself agreeable to
your daughter"
YYou are right; it shall DO as you
wish.P
"Aud meantime better say nothingto
her about your plans for her future.
Let his lordship speak for himself"
IAN right" answered Gubbs, who
was crunching On apple without keep.
ing his lips closed.
"Then that points settled" remarked
the solicitor.
"Its the fret STEP" remarked the
earl, who was vaguely wondering to
where it might lead,
Soon after the party broke up, and
the three men left the dining-room to-
sether and presently stood upon the
steps OF the club. Gubbs had ordered
his broughanl for half.past ten, think
ing 1t would make more impression on
Redfriars than II the latter saw him
drive away in a hanson.
"Can l drop your lordship any
whereof" he asked.
mo, thanks, as the night Ia fine l will
walk to my rooms"
"And you, NewbuY2"
ayes, ii you viii set me down near
Victoria station l shall be glad. l must
catch a train"
Goodnight, my lord, I'm delighted
to have met you."
Goodnight"
Thursday evening at s."
"Thanks. I'll be with you" an.
swered Redfriars, as he raised his hat
in answer to the others salute.
II have taken the frat step on n road
that's full Of risks" he reflected, as
leaving the club he turned away into
the night