Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-05-08

at does not strike me that Miss LES
FRANCE is n mere ingenue. However, al
her fortune is insignificant 1t does not matt
ter" and the fair widow stified yawn
when do you propose going to Ewes
leigh them
1.-The day after to-hiorrow-and you"
Il am invited for the Goth. and l pro-
pose TO arrive that afternoon. The baF
IS fixed, believe, for Wednesday,"
rs there any one-any men, l mean
you would like Clifford to ask? l car
send the invitations before i leave THU
afternoon" :,
You are really too kind. / should no'
dream of exacting-
"Oh! there is no Obligation" interrupt.
ed Lady Darlington. I'VE want a mum.
Der of dancing men. and you know some"
The only person can think of Is Cap
tain Shirley
VERY well: what is his address, and
who is he:'
"Mr. Marsdel knows him already. Hs
was in my husbands regiment. He is q
good dancer and presentable person. He
has left the army, l believe, and his ad'
Iress is The Doric Club"
VERY we'll Now tell me what you did
and whom you saw at Cowes! How do
you like English life SO far, and have any
of our brilliant youths impressed you1
widowed hearth
Mrs. Ruthven laughed low and softly.
Life in England is very livable SO far
us have seen it With Il few ingredient,
1t would be delightful, nni these"
Captain Shirley" said waiter, throw
ing open the door.
"There is an end of our gossip, my
DEAR" said Lady Dorrington, land
cannot wait"
Mrs. Ruthven did not leave her scat
She held out slim hand, which was
somewhat darker in tint than her face
and throat. and received the newcomers
profoundly respectful greeting with .
quiet smile.
Lady Dorrinston, let me present Cap
.ain Shirley to you"
I'VE have just been speaking Of you
Captain Shirley" said her ladyship bland
". my brother, Clifford Marsden, Is
gathering his forces for ball on the 23d,
and If you are disengaged and inclined to
Spend a few days at Evesleigh. we-f
speak as temporary mistress of the house
shall be delighted to see you. There IL
good shooting, some pleasant people, anf
Mrs. Ruthven."
"Such attractions are not to be resisted
l gladly accept" returned Shirley, witt
low bow.
"You must take the Oldbridse and An
chester line" added Lady Dorrington
I'VE will send carriages to meet the si1
o'clock train on the 21st. Now l mus
run away, dear Mrs. Ruthyen."
The ladies' kissed and parted, Shirley
escorting Lady Dorrington to her car
riage.
When he returned Mrs. Ruthven had re
tba nd did
speak for moment. lie stood looking
1t her In silence also.
Captain Shirley was below middle
height, well but slightly made. with q
dark, keen face, the features small and
well cut, piercing black eyes, the expires.
sion of which was in general carefully
guarded. He wore a small thick mus.
tache the rest of his face was clean shaw.
en-, the blue-black of naturally strong
beard showing clearly through the skin.
From head to heel he was perfectly, fresh.
" dressed, and had an air of extreme
oeatness.
"Well," said Mrs. Ruthven at last, rails
ing her eyes slowly to his, you see look
after your interests! have managed this
very pleasant invitation for you, and l
imagine we shall meet a very good set at
Mr.. Marsden's."
"You are extremely good to me In al
minor Matters" said Shirley, drawing .
chair near her sofa.
with which you must be satisfied
she said calmly, adding after an instantt
pause, land thankful"
Il am thankful! am very thankful fo
the little note in which you warned me
you would be in town for two or three
days, and would talk over the suggestion
7 10 ofr rnf,,sipp II of "
ITO appoint you my trustee in the plact
of my fathers old ally, the late Mr.. Bur
ges? No, my dear friend! Not at pres
ent, ut least"
"But you do not entirely reject me-
You must feel sure no one could be SC
devoted TO your interests as am"
81 am quite sure no interest would come
before mine, save one, and that Is your
own"
Shirley showed all his white teeth In
pleasant smile. "You are very keen, but
you 90 me injustice" he said, "and believe
me, your interests need looking after; !
have been making quiet inquiries In va.
rious quarters and find your present sole
trustee, Clifford Marsden, has been In .
very shaky condition for some time, but
has lately been evidently flush of cash
cash which l suspect is yours"
'Oh! nonsense" carelessly; "MarsdeI
may be q spendthrift, which after all Il
only suspected. but he is a man of un.
blemished honor"
Il don't believe in unblemished honor
observed Shirley calmly.
probably not" she returned. II am
IN no hurry, and should like to consult
Mr.. Marsden as to a second trustee. II
suits me to stand we'll and on confidential
terms with my late husbands relatives"
mo doubt; and." with a keen glance,
Should this especial relative become his
successor, a delay In naming the second
trustee might save trouble in case q new
settlement Is required"
Precisely" said Mrs. Ruthven, with
:luch composure. 81 should certainly ac-
cept Clifford Marsden, were he to ask me.
The position as his wife would suit me
exactly. But do not think he will; un-
less, indeed. he wants my money very
much. He is not bit In love with me,
nor l with him; but it might do In
deed, l am now old enough to feel that
marriage is too important matter to be
confused with love! was accustomed tc
this view Of the subject in my school days
but stupidly allowed whim to blind ms
when married poor Captain Ruthven
who was really very nice"
Well, l wish all success to your pla
tonic scheme! But at the same time, ]
spould advise you to take every possible
iVecauton as respects the trusteeship. ]
nave generally observed that honor Il
biemished or unblemished very much In
proportion to the degree of Temptation ia
which 1t is exposed. You must remember
Ihat save myself you haze faY old -.N