The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-10-17

the gaming table and to plumber them
when they are caught
Both these gentlemen started, but
neither replied.
II now come to the noble lord be-
fore me. He is most notorious profit.
gate. Fl. shares in Lady Anastasia's
gaming house. He has long since been
refused admittance into the houses of
persons of honor. He is an inveterate
gambler. He has ruined his own es-
tate, sold the family plate and pic
| lures, library, everything. He is at
this moment unable to borrow or to
raise the smallest sum Of money. The
Fleet and the Kings Bench prisons are
full of the unfortunate tradesmen who
trusted him and the young rakes whom
he has ruined.
Ladies' and gentlemen. this was
the story which reached us yesterday,
fortunately in time. Miss Molly broke
off her promise and wrote to his lord
ship for explanations. Captain CrcWle
called upon his lordship this morning
for explanations. He was met with
derision. He was told that he was
too late-the young lady was already
married. there was no necessity for
any explanations"
The company murmured. Voices
were raised demanding explanations.
my friends," said his lordship cold
ly, these inventions need no reply.
claim my wife,
"She is not your wife, said the vicar
1--WE are ready to prove that at 6
| o'clock the young lady was already
engaged with her mother in the still
room or some other occupation. Of
that there is no doubt possible. But
! and here he lifted warning finger,
but his lordship paid no attention.
there was wedding early this morn
ing. His reverence, Mr.. Purden, per-
formed the service. The wedding was
in the name of Mary Miller as bride.
The registers are signed Mary Miller
This is therefore conspiracy
''You talk NONSENSE" said his lord
ship, who certainly Carried it off with
an amazing assurance. II claim my
wife. Once more, madam, will you
come with me?"
II am not your wife,"
1--WE must endeavor," said the vicar.
Ito find the woman who personated
Miss Molly. The clerk of the parish
testities to the wedding, but he does
not appear to have seen the face of
the bride. Whoever she was she wore
a domino and had thrown her hood
over her face"
The Lady Anastasia stepped forward,
agitating her fan. "Reverend SIR" she
said to the vicar, Gin matters Of society
you are a very ignorant and a very sim
pie person. 1t is quite true that have
been presented by AIiddlesex jury for
gambling. 1t is also true that half Lon
don might also be presented. AS for
the rest of your Statements-that, for
instance, Lord F'ylingdale shares in the
profits of my bank-let me assure you
that your innocence has been abused.
These things are not true. However, it
is not for me to answer public insults
in a public place. Sir Harry, my old
friend, they call you decoy, even you,
with your name and your reputation.
A decoy! Sir, your cloth should shame
you. Sir Harry, take me to my chair
If tomorrow morning the company
thinks proper to dissociate itself from
this public insult, will remain in this
place, where, I own, l have never
found many friends. If not. I shall re-
turn to London and to the house pre-
sented by the grand jury of Middle
SEX"
So saying, she retired smiling and, as
they say Of soldiers, in good order;
with her, also in good order, the an
Gent beau, with no other signs of agi-
tation than a trembling Of the knees,
and this might very we'll be laid to the
account Of his threescore years and fif-
teen Or perhaps fourscore.
Lord Fylingdale once more turned
to Molly.
Madam, for the last time''-
"Send him away-send him away"
said Molly. Gle makes me sick.'
1--WE deny the marriage, my lord"
said the vicar. 'That is all we have
to say"
"At your peril" replied his lordship.
So saying he walked away unmoved
apparently. Mr.. Purden and Colonel
Lanyon went with him. Both men
were flushed in the cheeks and re-
strained themselves by an evident ef-
fort. I was sorry for Sam Semple, for
he followed, his face full of trouble
and disappointment.
When they We're gone, the vicar spoke
once more.
ladies and gentlemen" he said.
tive have thought it best to court the
greatest publicity possible in this mat
ter. The people whom we have ex-
posed will not again trouble this CON-