The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-26


for the man we want-a prisoner; on
the poor side; gentleman, one who
will do anything for a guinea a week.
The girl will not know that he is a
prisoner. 1t will be quite easy
This he said, concealing his real In
tention, and only anxious to get this
lady out of the way, but he left her
suspicious and jealous. That is to say,
she had already become both, and this
Intricate plot OF n husband from the
Fleet and the rest made her still more
suspicious and jealous.
Having dismissed Anastasia, there
remained the parson and the poet. The
latter he could send away at days
notice: the former he would probably
want for a certain purpose. He sent
for Mr.. Semple, his secretary.
"Semple," he said, II have now made
Enquiry into the truth OF your state
ments-I mean as regards this younl
lady's fortune"
1T is as | told your lordshipT
1T Is. The fortune you have exag
gerated, but II is, no doubt. consider
able. Wen. | have sent for you in or
der TO tell you that am now resolved
upon carrying out the project you sub
mltted TO me. My own affairs are. as
you found out, embarrassed. The girls
fortune will be useful TO me. Her per
is passable; her manners will be-
Improved. | have therefore determined
TO make her my countess"
my lord, rejoice TO have been the
humble Instrument
You have kept the secret so far,
believe. At least l have seen no sign
that any one suspects my intentions
You have invented lie OF enormous
audacity In order TO bring us all to
gether-myself, with your project M
my sleeve, and certain friends OF mine
TO assist In various quarters. Your In
vcntions have converted an ordinary
well into health restoring spring
You have caused the elevation of this
town OF common sailors and traders
and mechanics into fashionable spa
Semple, you are very ingenious per
son. | hope that you are satisfied witt
your success"
"Gratihed my lord. not satisfied"
Il understand. You shall be salts
fed very shortly by the fulfillment OF
my promise. IL is, If remember "a
find you a place under government
worth mt least f200 year, with per
qusites. You shall learn. Semple, that
can be grateful and that | can keep
my word, written or spoken Now,
there remains one more service"
He proceeded to give him certain In
structions.
"And, remember, the greatest Sc
crecy is to be observed. Neither you
nor the captain Is TO reveal the fact
until the business Is completed. Ev'
erythlng will be ruined If anything Is
Eaflaled. Your own future depends
your secrecy. You are sure that
ycShave your instructions arightr
81 am quite sure. my lord. ! am your
ambassador come with n message
OF great Importance. There arc rea'
sons why the proceedings are to be
kept secret. The lady will be made a
countess before prying and imperti-
nent world can be Informed Of your
iordship's intentions. fly, my lord.
fy."
zone moment. friend Semple. Be
fore you depart on this mission resolve
me as to a difficulty In my mind"
"What is that, my lord7"
"You are aware, OF course, that my
plan OF life Is not quite what this girl
expects in n husband. she will expect,
In fact, the bourgeois virtues con-
stancy, fidelity, early hours, regularity,
piety. You know very well that she
will not find these virtues. You are
!, preparing for the girl. In fact, great
disappointment and perhaps a life OF
I misery. III / did not want her money,
/ might pity her"
Sans face darkened.
"Tell me. my friend, In return for
what acts OF kindness done 20 you by
the captain or by Molly herself are you
comforting this boon upon the glrlY"
The poet made no reply for awhile.
Then he answered. his eyes ON the
ground: "The thing Is MS good as done.
/ may rs well let you know The cap
tain cudgelcd me like dog like a dog.
My gratitude is so great that I have
succeeded IN marrying bis ward 20 you,
mxlprd. What worse revenge could /
"Frankly, know OF none.r
You VIII waste and dIssipate the