The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19

fifteen thousand pounds-by the very
man who had robbed him OF his ances--
trail fields? He dwelt on the double griev-
ance till IL nearly frenzied him. But he
could do nothing: 1t was his fate. His
only hope was that Sir Charles. the ar
rant 1rt, would desert this beauty after
a time, as he had the others.
But one afternoon. in the smoking
room OF his club, a gentleman said TO
him. 80 YOU cousin Charles Is engage~
to the Yorkshire beauty. Bell Bruce?
He is flirting with her. l believe,
said Richard.
mo. no." said the other: they are en-
gagged. | know Il for fact. They ore
TO be married next month"
Mr. Richard Bassett digested this fresh
pill in moody silence while the gentle
men of the club discussed the engage
ment with easy levity. They soon passed
TO a topic OF wider interest, viz.-who
was to succeed Sir Charles with La Som
erset Bassett began TO listen attentive
ly. and learned for the first time Sir
/ Charles Bassett's connection with that
/ lady. and that she was a woman OF dar-
! ing nature and furious temper. At first
| he was merely surprised; but soon hatred
| and jealousy whispered in his ear that
with these materials II must be possible
to wound those who had wounded him
! Mr. Marsh, a young gentleman with n
| recedng chin and a mustache between
| hay and straw, had taken great care to
| let them all know he was acquainted
with Miss Somerset So Richard got
| Marsh alone. and sounded him. Could he
| call upon that lady without ceremony?
You won't get in. Her street door Is
iolly well guarded. I can tell you.
II am very curious to see her In her
own house
so are a good many fellows"
Gould you not give me an introduc-
tion?"
Marsh shook his head sapiently for q
considerable time. ard with all this shak-
ing as Il appeared. out fell words oi
wisdom Don't see II. I'm awfully
spoony on her myself; and, you know
when a fellow introduces another fellow
that fellow always cuts the other fellow.
Then descending from the words OF tho
wise and their dark sayings. to petit,
pertinent fact. he added Besides. In
only let In myself about once In fv'
times"
She gives herself wonderful airs, 3
seems" said Bassett. rather bitterly.
Marsh fired up. 80 would any woman
that was beautiful and as witty, ant
as much run after as she is. Why. sh'
is a leader of fashion. Look at all tn
ladies following her around the park
They used TO drive on the north side o
the Serpentine. She just held up he
finger, and now they have cut the Ser
pentine, and followed her TO the souJl
drive"
.'oh. indeed" said Bassett. "Ah the
. this Is a great lady; a poor countr,
, squire must not venture into her angus
: presence"
He turned savasely on his heel. an
; Marsh went and made sickly mirth at hi
, expense.
r By this means the matter soon came I
the ears OF old Mr.. Woodgate. the fathe
I OF that club and a genial gossip He &C
!. hold OF Bassett in the dinner room. an
examined him.
8 go YOU want an introduction 10 L.
\ Somerset. and Marsh refuses-Mars
Y hitherto celebrated for his weak hes
e rather than his hard heart?''
c Richard Bassett nodded rather sullenl,
: He had not bargained for this rapid pub
! licity
. The venerable chief resumed: I'VE a
: consider Marshs conduct unclubbabl'
| and n thing TO he combined agains
e Wanted an Anti-dog- In the ma ngs
o League. I'll introduce you to the somei
: sett."
= what. do YOU visit herr" asked IA.
= sett. I'm some astonishment.
e The old gentleman held up his hands
droll disclaimer and chuckled merrily.
Z mo. no; enjoy from the shore the di'
= asters OF my youthful friends-that ss
e cred pleasure Is left me. DO YOU see this
elegant creature with the little aubur
c beard and mustache. waiting sweetlv fc
his dinner lie launched the Somerset.
T Launched herr
a Yes: but for him she might have was
I. Cd her time breaking hearts and slappin
= faces in some country village. lie II wa
set her devastating society. and with h
a aid she shall devastate you. vsndeleu
. will you Join Bassett and me-"
r Mr. Nandeieur with ready grace sai