Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-07-29
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mishing was done under the Earle
supervision. Bob was to have staid
away till after the trial; however, an
urgent letter from Q club friend Of
his father brought him home in . hurry.
He arrived in the evening, and, going
to the CarlteA. learned that the case
was in the list for next day. When
he reached Bslgravs Square and was
sAewn into the library As found his
father with Mr. Hicks. his Bedford Row
solicitor. There was . row going on
1t . high pitch.
pray tell your father hs must set.
us." said Mr.. Hseks.
Settle Be dannedr' insssruptsA he
cid boy.
Settle. say" rsjoined the solicitor.
you see, Mr.. Martindals, Sir Edward
says he won't cross-eXamins the plain
tiff a. to her character. He suggests
that the material il absurd. and he
does not believe q word Of the dstsct-
ives stsry-hs says he'd sooner rstur.
he brief"
And the check" gaspsd the Earl
4ebp anu tAe CucSAs 1Xo U8yS t00Ie .
no decent defense. and he won't try
to support the detectives tissue Of lies.
Moreover, he insists that II hs did he'd
fall. and the damages and disgrace
would be awful"
What does 1t matter to me?" shouted
the old gentleman. Its not my case,
it's my sons"
That's a bit Steep" observed the
son.
urged Mr. Hicks.
40. I'll pay your eonfounded costs.
but where will they get their damages
trom?"
Bob groaned.
They've told me they'll make him
bankrupt" replied Mr. Hicks. land his
discharge will be suspended for two
years at least"
What has that to do with me?" sale
the Earl grimly.
Bob interposed: Lord Salisbury has
many claims on his patronage, and In
my bankruptcy he'd find a decent eI-
cuse for leaving me out in the cold"
The Earl had no gout, but he man
aged without Its help to use very Wig
orous language concerning sons. solicit.
orS, advocates. and actresses.
They will take 5000 for damages.
with full apology and withdrawal IN
open court" said Mr.. Hicks, "and f5OC
FOR costs"
An apology! A withdrawal"'
"a withdrawal Of all the charges
)n the record"
Next day, to the infinite disgust of
the reporters and the crowded court.
Sir Edward, In a graceful speech. made
IN apology of the most ample char
acter. withdrew all imputations. anG
announced that IS 900 would be paid a.
compensation for the injury to the lady,
together with her costs.
The Morning Post. ON the morrow,
that the Earl Of Hexam had
gone to Buxton.
When the honorable Robert. a day
later, received letter from Muriel.
saying she was most anxious to see
him. he took cab 20 Brompton Cres
cent, and grew more and more per,
picked every inch of the way.
Miss Nuriel looking very neat. nat
iy, handsome, and piQuant, with n pre-
digious glow of life in her eyes. SHOOK
hands with him warmly and made hin
sit down on the sofa by her side. For
quarter of an hour she stimulated his
curiosity by talking about nothing In
particular. At last his patience broke
down.
l. 4
.'stow the cackle and come to cues.
I'm delighted to see you, and don't
bear malice; but what on earth put Il
into your pretty head to send for me?"
She laughed loud, long, and heartily
70 loud long, and heartily that at lasi
he laughed with her.
well, you are goOsew she said
Il know it," he answered. Il dread
Michaelmas."
you're growing witty. o. you haven''
got there yeti"
"Well. but"
Listen to me. The Hon. Robert Tai
bot Hiesmes Clarence Martindale made
4 promise TO Miss Muriel MalIett tha
II within two years she had 5000 to
finance a theatrical company with he'd
marry her."
lie gaZed open-mouthed.
She wheeled up the little round table
to him, opened the crocodile-skin writ
fng pad with silver edges. and took a
bundle Of crisp ''flimsies" froln the
Zap.
zone. two. three. four" she counted
out up to nifty; fifty brand new Bank
Of England notes, each for 100 beauti-
full. shining sovereigns. You see. I've
got the FIVE thou"
He stared. mentally paralysed.
The damages! she shouted. hyste.
rical with laughter.
The damages!'
"Yes, and your promise"
Eyes, but"
There are no butts about It; you'vs
promised, and you love me-"
He nodded
"And love you. II the Earl hadn't
played 1t so low down in the defense
might have chucked up the game. As
1t is, hold you to your word as . man
Of honor. VIII you marry mer'
She looked into his eyeA He feall,
loved her. She took hold Of his left
hand, his right arm wandered round
her waist.
"Will you marry mer' she repeated
her lips an Inch from his.
He replied aflrmatively without
word.
There Is now one obstacle tue less
between the husband of the fascinating
Muriel Mallett and the earldom Of Hex
ham. for his lordship died suddenly
from apoplexy on getting a telegram
from an old club friend concerning
his sons marriage with the fascinating
actress.-The Sketch.
stupidity OF Armed AnimalA