The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

says he won't cross examine the plaintiff
as To her character He suggests that the
material Is absurd, aud he does not believe
"a word of the detectives story. He says
he'd sooner return the brief f"
And the check" gasped the earl
Yes and the check. He says there's no
decent defense and he won't try TO sup
port the detectives tissue of lies Moreover,
he insists that II he did he'd fail, and the
damages and disgrace would be awful
"What does IL matter 10 me2" shouted
the old gentleman. Its not my case. It's
my sons.
THAT'S bit steep" observed the son.
My retainer is from you, my lord,
urged Mr.. Hicks.
ooh, III pay your COMPOUNDED costs, but
where will they get their damages FROM
Bob groaned.
They've told me they'll make him
bankrupt" replied Mr. Hicks, "and his
discharge will be suspended for two years
at least 4"
"What has that TO do with meg" said the
earl grimly.
Bob interposed, Lord Salisbury has
many claims on his patronage, and in my
bankruptcy he'd find decent excuse for
leaving me out i'm the cold"
The earl had no govt, but he managed
without its help to use very vigorous Ian
guage concerning sons, solicitors, advo-
Gates and actresses.
"They will take e5, 900 for damages
with "A full apology and withdrawal in
open court, said Mr.. Hicks, "and $500
for costs "
San apology A withdrawal
"a withdrawal of all the charges on the
record -
Next day, to the infinite disgust of the
reporters and the crowded court, Sir Ed
ward, in graceful speech, made an apol-
ogy of the most ample character, withdrew
all imputations and announced that 95, 900
would be paid as compensation for the in
jury TO the lady, together with her costs
The Morning Post on the morrow an
nounced that the Earl of Hexam had
gone to Buxton.
When the honorable Robert, a day later,
received "A letter from Muriel saying she
was most anxious To see him, he took a
cab To Bromptop crescent and grew more
and more perplcxed every inch of the way
Miss Muriel looking very neat, natty,
handsome and piquant, with "A prodigious
glow of life in her eyes, shook hands with
him warmly and made him sit down on
the sofa by her side For "a quarter of an
hour she stimulated his curiosity by talk
ing about nothing in particular At last
his patience broke down.
Look here, Muriel, " he said brusquely,
"stow the cackle and come to cues I'm
delighted To see you and don't bear malice,
but what on earth put it into your pretty
head to send for mey''
She laughed loud, long and heartily-so
- - l..
laughed with her.
"Well, you are a gooser' she said.
81 know it, he answered II dread
Michaelmas"
~ think your brain is developing; you re
growing witty. Oh, you haven't got there
YETI
"Well, butt
"Listen to me- The Hon. Robert Talbot
Hiesmes Clarence Martindale made prom
ise to Miss Muriel Mallett that if within
two years she had e5, 900 To finance n the
atrical company with he'd marry her. -
He gazed open mouthed.
She wheeled up the little round table TO
him, opened the crocodile skin writing pad
with silver edges and took IA bundlc'of
crisp 'flimsies" from the flap.
lone, two, three, four" she counted
out up to so; so brand new Bank Of Eng
land notes, each for 100 beautiful, shining
sovereigns. You see, I've got the five
thou"
He stared, mentally paralyzed.
"The damages she shouted, historical
with laughter
1.-THE damagesr
Eyes, and your promise. "
Eyes, but
"There are no butts about 1t; you've
promised and you love me. -
He nodded.
And l love you. Ii the earl hadn't
played 1t so low down i'm the defense,
might have chucked up the game. As it
Is L hold you To your word as man OF
honor. Will you marry me-
She looked into his eyes. He really
loved her. She took hold of his left hand,
his right arm wandered round her waist.
"Will you marry me-" she repeated, hei
lips an inch from his.
He replied affirmativcly without word
There Is now one obstacle the less be
tween the husband of the fascinating Mu
riel Mallett and the earldom of Hexham
for his lor,lship died suddenly from apo
plexy on getting a telegram from an old
club friend concerning his sons marriage
with the fascinating actress. Sketch.