The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-27

ton but very poor powers Of observation
and the skirmishing was done under tho
earl's supervision. Dob was to have staid
away till after the trial However, an ur-
gent letter from club friend Of his father
brought him home in hurry, He arrived
in tho evening and going to the Carlton
learned that the case was in the list for
next day When he reached Belgraye
square and was shown into the library, he
found his father with Mr.. Hicks, his Bed
ford row solicitor There was row going
on at high pitch.
Pray tell Jour father he must settle"
said Mr.. Hicks
"Settle, be damnedr' interrupted the old
boy.
"Settle, I say" rejoined the solicitor.
"You see, Mr.. Martindale, Sir Edward
says he won't cross examine the plaintiff
as to her character. He suggests that the
material is absurd, and he does not believe
word Of the detectives story. He says
he'd sooner return the brief"
"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 detective S tissue oflies. Moreover,
he insists that If hc did he'd fail and tho
damages and disgrace would be awful"
What does it matter to mel" shouted
the old gentleman. cts not my case. It's
my sons"
THAT'S bit steep" observed the son.
My retainer is from you, my lord"
urged Mr.. Hicks.
"Oh, III pay your COMPOUNDED costs, but
where will they get their damages fromf"
Bob groaned.
"Theyve 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?" said tho
earl grimly.
Bob intcrposed, Lord Salisbury has
many claims on his patronage, and in my
leaving me out in the cold
The carl had no govt but ho managed
without its help to use very vigorous Ian
guage concerning sons, solicitors, advo-
Gates and actresses
"They will take $4,000 for damages,
with II full apology and withdrawal in
open court" said Mr.. Hicks land $500
for costs. -
An apology! a WltnuTaWal!'
"a withdrawal Of all the charges on tho
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 Is, eco
would be paid rs compensation for the in
jury to the lady, together with her costs
The Morning Post on the morrow an
nounced that the Earl of Hczam had
gone to Buxton.
When the honorable Robert, u day later,
received u letter from Mrriel saying she
was most anxious to seq him. he took q
cab to Brompton crescent and grew more
and more perplcxcd every inch OF the way.
Miss Muricl, looking very neat natty,
handsome and piqlunt, with prodigious
glow of life in her eyes, shook hands with
him warmly and made him sit down on
the sofa by her side. For quarter of an
hour she stimulated his curiosity by talk
ing about nothing in particular. At last
his patience broke down
Look here, Muricl, " he said bruspuely,
"stow the cacklc and come to cues I'm
delighted to see you ard dent bear malice
but what on earth put it into your pretty
head to send for mc.''
: Sine laughed loud, long and hcartly-so
loud, long and heartily that at last lie
laughed with her
well, you urc q guoscr' she said.
II know it," he answered II dread
Michaelmas
II think your brain is developing; you're |
growing witty Oh, you haven't got there |
yetu'
"Well, butt
Listen to me. The Hon. Robert Talbot |
Hicsmcs Clarence Martindulc made prom
isc to Miss Muricl Mallctt that if wi.nin
two years she had e5, 900 to finance 4 the
atrical company with he'd marry her"
He 2azcd open mouthcd.
She wheeled up the little round table Is
him, opened the crocodile skin writing pad
with silver edges and took bundle of
crisp "flimsics' from the flap.
'One two, three, four" she counted
out upto5 80; $50 brand now Bani; of Eng
land notes, each for 100 beautiful, shining
sovcrcgns You see, I've got the five
thou"
He stared, mentally rar2lyzcd.
"Thc damagcsr' she shouted, hystcrical
with laughter
''The damagcsr'
eyes, and your promise"
eyes, butt
There are no huts about it; you've
and you lovo me-
He nodded.
And l love you. II the earl hadn't
played it 50 low down in the defense |
might lave chuclcd up the game. AS it
is, l hold you to your word as . man OF
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