Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

Miss b (anxtously)-"whyt?'
Lord That the whole thing was planned;
that Captain Bell was q man Of straw; that you
Hughr'
Lord F.-"Freddy, If You please. why are
You 30 shocked? Would it be very much
against the grain II tried to supplant Cap
tain 6eif What would you say to me il asked
Miss B. S.imost inarticulate)- don't;
Lord F.-"wen, If asked the vice chancel-
lor, don't think he would say No. provided I
may tell him that you agree"
did say 'No;' he is very stern. very lard to
please, That is why Mr.. bubble wished to
wait till was twenty-one."
Lord F. (complacently)-" think can sat
isfy him am an eligible party. 1 have no
fears of him. But you, may 1 hope. will give
me what want? This" Once more taking her
hand and kissing it as he draws her toward
himself.
Miss Bob. oh, you mustn't"
Mr.. Perks (gruf1y, becoming very Officially
"Come, drop that; faint in the contract. Be-
sides, we're just running into Kings Cross.
Maybe the lord chancellor himselfs the
platform. What would he say if he caught you
| at it?''
1.-THE train glides slowly in; porters accom-
pany 1t, running alongside; there is a crowd
expectant, caps and carriages in the distance
and some excitement.
Mr. Perks.'You'n just keep your places,
please, while make nv report"
Leaves carriage, which he locks behind him.
and stands there till he is joined by a small
posse OF people, the station master, followed by
two tipstaves Of the court of chancery; last Of
all, fussy. plethoric-looking old gentleman.l
mr.. Perks pointing his thumb over his
| shoulder)-"There they are!''
Old Centleman-HlaEe hiunf Hapdcu6 him,
II he resists. You have your warrant"
Lord F.-"Mr. Quibble, think?"
Old Gentleman-"Lord Fitz-Hughr
Lord FAT your service. The Young lady
let me hand her over to you; my duty is
done. / have escorted her safely to town. And
these gentlemen-friends Of yours? What do
you want Ito the tipstaves)?"
First Tipstaff-"We arrest you Capt Bell +"
Mr.. bubble chastity interposing) no:
it's all a mistake. This is Lord Fitz- Hugh
Don't touch him; an action would lie for false
imprisonment"
Lord ESQ I should think Chaughtilv)
Who dares to interfere with me? Stand aside
Good-day. Mr.. Perks; l will represent your
service to the directors. Au revoir. Miss Brig
nolles. shall do myself the pleasure of call
ing on you tomorrow at"
Miss B.-"Mr. Quibble's, at Brvanston square
Come early and (gaily looking at Mr.. Quibble)
| stay to lunch.
Mr.. Q. (hesitatingly)-"Oh,I should be de-
lighted, honored, but my wife is out Of town,
and all my establishment I fear it will be
hardly possible"
Lord F.-.'Never mind; don't apologize. I'll
take her out to lunch instead Well ask the
vice chancellor. He shall do propriety. Good
bye. l see my brougham over there"
Exit. after shaking hands warmly with Miss
Brignolles, leaving Mr. bubble, Perks and the
tipstaves looking at each other in breathless,
speechless, hopeless amazement, while Hiss
Brignolles laughs aloud in childish glee.l
tAfter many more scenes, various as in every
love suit, the curtain falls to a tableau; inte-
rior OF ST Georges, Hanover square; fashion
able wedding in progress.
Bishop OF N.-"And wilt thou, Emmeline,
take this man, Frederick" &c.