The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
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Darlington Of England, but in their life
after settling In England. The scene is
placed, Just following the revolution. In
Sarrington castle in England. The Car
rlngtons, after a house party, engaged
IN a family tilt, caused by jealousy.
CHAPTER u.-Lord Darlington and
ms wife each made charges of faithless-
ness against the other in continuation Of
the quarrel.
CHAPTER II.-First objecting against
playing cards with the guests, Lady Car
rlnston agreed to cut cards with Lord
~Strathgate, whose attentions to Ellen
mao become a sore point with Darlington.
The loss OF 800, 900 failed to perturb her,
and her husband then cut for his wife's
L. o. U. and his honor. Darlington win
ming. The incident closed except that
q liking for each other apparently arose
between Lady Darlington and Lord
S~trathgate.
And disappointed Ellen was glad she
had waited.
Much good may 1t do you, when all
else is lost" quavered the duchess.
viii you cut irst?" asked Strath.
gate indifferently, extending the deck.
Admiral. will you shuttle the
cards?' answered Darlington, taking
the pack from the other and handing
it to the old sailor.
My boy" i~nterposed the admiral,
you were a m%idshipman with me.
and / may therefore presume to ad-
wise you. Think what you do. Enough
has been lost tonight. Don't stake"
Would Lord Darlington take ref
uge in the commands Of his superior
o~ficer?' again asked S~trathgate, an
evil smile on his handsome face.
Enough" bluntly replied the old
admiral, you cannot retire now"
Nor have the slightest wish to do
So returned Darlington promptly,
although l thank you for your in
terest. Lord St~rathgate-" he prof
fered him the cards-"it is at the de-
cision of fortune whether you remain
my guest or l am yours"
Strathgate drew a card, looked at it,
smiled, and laid 1t face downward
upon the table. An expression of in
tense satisfaction spread over his
face.
Darlington followed the others mo
tions, grim and frowning. His face
did not change as he drew his card
and laid it face downward upon the
table.
Uncover your cards, gentlemen,
said the duke.
"Wait!" cried S~trathgate. Il have
another wager to propose. Twenty
thousand pounds with any mar that
| win"
He looked from one to the other.
What, will no one take me?"
Ellen stepped forward.
Darlington faced her and struck his
hand upon the table.
This passes endurance. BY God,
you shall not-back!p
Ellen had lever seen him in such
a passion before.
Strathgate laughed consummately.
Darlington, l have no wish to ruin
you this way. l give you the option
Of withdrawing from the wager. Save
your CASTLE"
Turn up your card" cried Caring
ton, throwing the four Of clubs up.
ward on the table.
Strathgate laughed a wicked laugh
without any merriment in it, but a
brave one, excellently well done.
Gentlemen" he said, Lord Car
rington is lucky at cards. Il have but
the three Of diamonds" He turned it
over. "You win, my friend. Your
wife's I. o. U. is yours and l confess
I'm glad Of it."
"The bastard" growled Admiral
Kephard, soto voce.
why did you proffer such a wager
that you would VIM" questioned the
duke,
1T was but my fancy" returned
Strathgate. Lord Darlington hath
been SO lucky in his loves, l thought
myself sure to win from him at cards"
Madam" said Darlington, standing
up grim and grave and proffering the
paper to his wife, q return you your
debt of honor"
by no means, sir" returned Ellen
proudly, ut shall be paid to you in
the morning"
Better to me than to Lord Strath-
gate" said Darlington bitterly.
Il doubt not" said Ellen scorn-
fully, that you viii both Of you
make good usage Of your winnings.
Shall We dancer"