The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-03

oh, we'll, L said in mock resentment,
you Insisted on my naming some sight
which money could not buy, and the very
first L mention beats you. Good day,
Sharp
Il was turning away when tho ready
wittcd fellow sprang after me, and with a
show of spirit said:
Well, sir, YOU have put me to the test
will undertake. to show you the Waterloo
banquet tomorrow night. On this occa-
sion however, you must obey my instruc-
tions. You must come in evening dress
to tho opposite side of Piccadilly from
Apsley House, at o O'Clock punctually
Keep your eye on the window directly op-
positc to tho side or cast gate. You will
see mo appear there exactly at the hour
IT l hold both arms above my head and
bcckon to you with my hanes, you may
consider that all is right. If you sec me
Keep my arms down and shake my head
all is wrong; you may go home. If all is
right prepare to walk leisurely across the
street toward the gate, which you will find
guarded by policemen as well rs by sol
diers. Time yourself to arrive at the gate
just as l do, for will DO visible And
Them sir, leave the rest to me.
We parted for the day, and made Sow
eral calls In the afternoon, ono of them
strangely enough, on Sharp's former mas
ter, who urged me to come and dine with
him the following evening, holding out as
an induccment that he would get several
mutual acquaintance with whom we
should be sure to have night of fun and
story telling Of days gone by declined
again and again, saying was already en-
gagged.
Come, come, said his lordship, put
your engagements off; remember, prom
iso you will meet those worthless. Do
Well, my lord replied, Il may live
to meet them again. but shall never have
another chance of my tomorrow nights
engagement
Come, come "a common expression Of
his lordship'S, who was as good u man as
ever favored Il glass of old port) What is
this great engagement you are so bound
tor
Well, my lord, am going to the Wa
terloo banquet tomorrow night.
You should have seen him whistle and
laugh rs he cxclaimcd
Why, nun, you can't possibly bc so
privileged. Even could not GO
Oh, am quito aware of that, my
lord, but am going
Come. come, how is this to be accom-
plishcds' he asked
Well, do you remember Sharp, whom
You had first rs valet, then rs steward
years agop He has promised to let me see
this sight of all sights
{" His lordship reflected "a short time and.
then remarkcd
Well, sir, If that man Sharp has I'M
dcrtakcn to let you be present at the Wa
terloo banquet, he will fulfill his promise
At lcvco on one occasion he was in at
tendance on my two sisters and myself
The crush was unusually great, and one
of my sisters grew faint; the other very
nervous. turned to Sharp for help, and
he, rising to the occasion at once, offered
his arm TO one of my sisters. She took 1t,
and Sharp asking lis to follow him, man
aged to make his way through the press to
side door, which he opened. We found
ourselves in acharming room, with lunch
con on the table. Sharp locked the door,
ana Offering my sisters chairs we enjoyed
an excellent repast and some good wine.
Fortified in this way, we We're able to
stand out tho fatigucs of the lcvce. Yes,
Sharp is wonderfully clever fellow
Next day WAS ut my trysting place
In plenty of time, but far from happy at
the role | expected TO play. l dreaded be-
Ing found out and disgraccd.
Prompt to time, Sharp appeared at the
window. His hands were high above his
head, his face bcaming with delight. How
he happened TO be in Apslcy House I never
found out lie was strange fellow
slowly walked across the street, picking
my steps with unnecessary care, trying to
anticipate the challenge of the sentries by
finding some plea for entrance. All at
once became aware of s0mc one shouting