The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-09-28
in this way that ne drove a coacn,
which was tantalizing, for he did


which was tantalizing, for he did
not invite her. and she knew -hT.
He gave her to understand that he
had absolute control of the greater
part of the property and that as the
old entail had expired the existing
entail only covered the dover house
and Fawnton, excluding HARDWOOD
Castle. She very soon perceived,
moreover, that he was master of his
own family, that the girls were mere
cipliers and that Lord Fawnton's
wishes and opinions were of no ac-
count whatever if they ran counter
to those of his father .
Mrs. Sainton meditate1 deeply
over this extraordinary friendship.
There was not the smallest sign that
Lord Ecrtwood was disposed to re-
lent. She caught him up once and
inquired:
"But why could not I go as your
friend also9"
He shrugged his shoulders like a
Frenchman.
Because, fair lady. no one would
believe it. They would say that it
was formal recognition of-you
understand.
She understood only too we'll.
"Then you are still determineda"
she said sullenly.
"More determined than ever.
Then it was because did not con-
slider the match suitable to him; :;
now it is because ] don't think it
suitable for you. You might do
much better. You might marry a
man Of more suitable age, who is
not dependent on any one, who wor-
ships the ground you tread on and
would treat every wish of yours as
a command from the throne"
1t was impossible to misunder-
stand his meaning. Mrs. Sainton q
usually cool head began to grow hot
aud her brain dizzy. The prospect
On the one SIDE was so brilliant that
it darkened the other.
Then why doesn't he ask me9"
she murmured, and the palpitation
Of her breast showed the depth of
her emotion.
Because that engagement stands
between. If that were once at an
end'-
81 will break it off" she cried
abruptly. II was fooll I did not
know my own mind, and did not
know you then. You have made me
see things SO differently. OF course
he is mere boy compared to me. Z"
That very day Mrs. Sainton sat
down and wrote to Lord Fawnton
how it had been borne in unto her
that she had no right to cause strife
between father and son, and her
conscience would not allow her to do
30 any longer. She therefore had
decided to release him from his en-
gagement, and, while she would ever
be his friend and wish him well. she
thought it better that they should
not meet for some time
Lord Fawnton was in despair at
her letter. He wrote in the most
impassioned strain begging her to
recall her words and see him once
more to plead his cause She replied
briefly. asking him not to write to
her again.
Then he informed his father that
all was over and that he proposed to
travel for awhile. To which Lord
HARDWOOD replied:
Certainly. Draw ON me for what
you want and let me know about
any introductions."
Mrs. Sa;nton :aea expected Lord
HARDWOOD to fly to her side immedi.
ately. Several days passed, and he
did not appear. She wrote to him
chiding him gently. In reply she re-
ceived the following note:
1.-THE Earl of HARDWOOD presents
his compliments TO Mrs. Sainton
and, understanding from his son
that she has broken off her engage
ment, is quite at loss to see any
reason for an interview"
Then it was that Mrs. Sainton re.
membered that Lord HARDWOOD had
been diplomatist.
But when Lord Fawnton, In obedi-
ence to his fathers prompting, pro-
posed to Miss Jargontoste she re-
fused him, telling him plainly that
she did not intend to be merely a
buttress to great house.
Further, it appeared later that old
George had been unwise enough to
indulge in good looking secretary.
But that is another story.--London
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