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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Her Mind Again Made Uu

OF course, If George really did marry
Alice eventually. why. her fortune would
go to him anyway and he was only Dor
rowing from what would be his some
time.
But Grey had shrewd suspicion that
he was going to marry Alice himself. He
knew that George did not really love
Alice. nor Alice George.
SO it was arranged and George vavasor
became member from the Chelsea dis
tricts The short term for which he was
elected ended. he drew more money. rar
again and was again elected.
He went to see Alice and told her that
he really believed she did not love him
He lost his temper and behaved like a
brute. He reviled John Grey and accused
Alice Of still being in love with him.
The young lady was convinced now thai
she was not in love with George and
rather suspected that, after ALL it was
Grey that she loved.
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This cousin, Lady Glencora, was the
great heiress who had married the tall
ented Plap.agenet Palliser, heir to the
Duke of Omnium, and Alice was MAXIM s
Lady Glencora a visit. Lady 1lencora
was four years younger than Anc- AIR.
relied much upon the latter's judgment.
But when she said to Alice that she did
quite right to break with John Grey II
she did not love him, and Alice replied
that she did love him, Lady Glencora
cried out: "Then 1 positively do not un-
derstand It."
Nobody else did-even Alice herself.
Before her marriage to the highly re-
spectacle PIantagenet Palliser Lady Gen
cora had been engaged to a rather brii-
liant, exceedingly handsome but scatter
ing young man named Burgo Fitzgerald.
He was of an old family. had spent all
the money he could lay hands on and was
penniless But he loved the Lady Glen
cora and she loved him.
Two-thlrds of the peerage were Mortified
at the idea of the rich Lady Glencora and
her vast fortune falling prey to the dis
reputable Burgo Fitzgerald. They reas-
oned with Glencora; they threatened her.
they wept over her; they scolded her;
they frightened her until DIT length she
consented to marry Plantagenet Palliser.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Her Unloyed Husband

But even after Lady Glencora had been
bullied into giving her consent to mar
rage with Plantagenet the respectable
she planned an elopement with Burgo the
dfsreputable.
She asked Alice to let her meet Fitz-
gerald at Alices house In Queen Ann st
whence they could fly together. Alice re-
fused and Glencora rallied at her.
But Glencora, finally submitting to fate
ana ner august relatives, married PalliseA
and making up with Alice. had her for
one of the bridesmaids
Upon the occasion of this visit of Alice
to Matching Abbey-after Alice had
broken with Grey-Lady Glencora con,
fessed to her that she was still infatuated
with Burgo Fitzgerald; that il Alice haA
only consented to that meeting which had
been planned to take place in the Queen
Ann-st house. she. Glencora, would have
been spared the shame of marrying a man
whom she respected, but did not love.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
A CT A SSIC
IN A P A G E

Anthony Trollope's novel of Can You
Forgive Herr" is one of his rejected
plays rewritten. The play he called
"The Noble Jilt"-and he thought very
well of 1t.
When his friend, George Bartiey-a
noted actor in his day. and one upon
whom Trollope was accustomed to rely
for theatrical advice-said that the
play was no good. it almost broke their
friendship But in his latter days Troll
lope acknowledged that BARLEY had
been right. and. taking up his old man.
uscript, changed the bad play into one
of his most successful novels
The story has the fault of introducing
too many characters who are but little
related to the main story, and of lug
ging in, by main force, side stories with
only a thread to connect them with the
main story.
It is an early problem" story and Is
rather prolix. But 1t is a story of the
first class, nevertheless, and one with
a place in English literature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Easily Guessed

Finally he seized the woman and threw
her with violence away from him, so that
she fel Ito the ground. breaking her arm.
without looking back George then strobe
on into the gathering night and the driz-
she fell to the ground, breaking her arm.
Kate struggled to sitting posture and
then to her feet And this was the brother
for whom she had not only sacrificed her.
SELF but had tried to sacrifice Alice!
Painfully she made her way back to
the hall They were about to serve dinner
when she came in; her aunt. Mrs. Green
ow and her uncle Joh-. were in the dining
room.
She sat down in a chair and tainted
away. They got her to a room and sent
for a surgeon. When questioned as to
what had happened Kate persisted in say
ing that she had fallen and hurt herself.
Where was George? She did not know;
he had left her abruptly upon the fens.
But her uncle and her aunt came to a
pretty shrewd and correct guess as to
what had really taken place.
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Observed of All Observers

At first Lady Monk declared she would
not furnish her brother with another PEN
ny. Then she relented and, by cajoling
and lying to her husband Sir Cosmo
scraped up a sufficient sum for Burgo' S
proposed escapade.
Mr.. Palliser and Lady Glencora went to
Lady Monks party. Lady Glencora saw
and talked with Burgo. Mr.. Palliser went
away early, bidding his wife stay and en-
joy herself.
she and Burgo danced together and
talked together with a reckless abandon
ment after Mr.. Palliser had gone home
they were the observed of all observers
and all tongues whispered the old story
OF their former loves.
In the neighboring street Burgo had a
carriage waiting to rush Lady Glencora
and himself to the railroad station at the
psychological moment.
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Seeking a Campaign Friend

Finally Kate wrote to Alice and Alice,
mindful of the promise she had made to
George to aid him In his political career.
asked her father, who managed her
finances. to place the s2o0o to Georges
credit, saying at the same time what the
money was to be used for.
John Vavasor was furious with his
daughter. But what could he do? She
was of age, certainly, and her own boss.
He consulted with Mr.. Grey and at Grey's
suggestion it was arranged this way;
Grey would furnish the money to his
lawyer Mr.. Tombe, who would place it to
Georges credit and nobody but the three
consprators would know where it came
from. George and his agent would sup
pose that II was from Alices fortune.
All Alice's fortune WAS invested in mort
cages which could not, very well, be dis
turbed just now except at great loss and
the money would be paid later to Grey il
George did not pay it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
George Tries to Pick a Quarrel

He at once began to investigate and dis
covered the truth of the matter. He
knew, also, that Grey was In town-that
he lodged In Suffolk street He walked
In that direction and at the very corner
OF Suffolk street met Grey.
Mr. Grey" he said, IT was just about
to call at your lodgings"
Grey politely invited him to visit the
said lodgings, though he had loathins
for the man.
'I have come here from Mr.. Tombe s
office in the city," said George as soon
as they were inside. ito ask you of what
nature has been your interference in my
affairs When you have answered that
shall have another question to ask you. =
but, suppose I do not desire to be
ouestioned?'' This attack was entirely I'M
expected to Grey but after a moments
thought he said:
ssThere has been such interference. IL SC
YOU choose to call it. Money to the ex-
tent Of f2000 has by my suggestion, beer
placed to your credit By Mr.. Tombe.''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
A Husband Warned

But certain Mrs. Marsham. who made
It her especial business to watch Glencora.
rushed off to Park Lane and informed
Mr. Palliser of the criticism his wife was
exciting by her open Irritation with Burgo
Fitzgerald, her old lover.
Mr. Palliser drove at once to Lady
Monks and took his wife home-Burgo
had to tell the man waiting in the neigh
boring street with the elopement outfit
that he should not want his services that
night
Still he did not despair; Lady Glsnco-a,
he saw. was hypnotized by him again; he
would flee with her some other day.
Pallser said little to his wife that night
simply oberved that she must be tired
and he would like to speak with he' in the
morning before he left the house.
She pretended to be utterly ignorant of
the cause of her husbands return to Lady
Monks and laughed and chartered on
about the good time she had had
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Losing All Around

Kate received long letter from Alice
telling how badly George had treated her,
and Kate wrote back an account of her
own experience with him.
George was losing all around and to
make his case worse had achieved no rep
utation in parliament; had been forced to
associate with the nobodies-and there
were rumors of the fall of the ministry
and another general election.
This would necessitate another expen-
sve campaign for George and his money
had given out.
He went to Alice and asked her to in
dorse some bills-notes of hand which
he had drawn. Or, rather. he sent his
agent there; even George did not quite
like to meet Alice personally now.
And she. poor, foolish girl. Endorsed the
notes Eventually, of course, she had tc
pay them--but that paying came some
time later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Her Fourth ENLARGEMENT

The case was reported to the police, but
before they got fairly to work on 1t
George Vavasor had disappeared in Amer
lea.
The Palliser party were at Lucerne
when the news of all this reached them
and, naturally. 1t was very distressing to
Alice.
And 1t was at Lucerne, also, that john
Grey found the party and renewed his at
tention to Alice.
Also It was at Lucerne that most i'm
portant news-for the Pallisers-became
public. The long longed-for heir was ex-
pected and Mr.. Palliser insisted that
they Immediately hurry home-the old
duke demanded that the child be born on
English SOIL
Lady Glencora and Mr.. Palliser acted as
strong advocates for the cause of MI.
Grey and at length, just before they be-
gan their return trip to England, Alice ac-
cepted him-this time not to reject him
later on--as she seemed to have got in
the habit of doing with her lovers.
Alice had by this time begun to realize
that she was something OF a jilt and was
very penitent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Empty Threats and a Bad Shot

Then he changed his mind-no, he would
go abroad. But first he would kill John
Grey. He packed up valise, put on a
rought suit of clothes, hired a cab and
,, drove to Grey's lodgings.
A servant girl opened the door and said
that Mr.. Grey was in. without waiting
for her to announce him George pushed
his way into the room.
MIR. Vavasor," said Grey in astonish-
ment, may I ask why you again enter
my lodgings?"
Il come" retorted George, Ito say to
your face what I frequently say behind
your back-that you are liar and
blackguard-to spit in your face and defy
you Will you fight me a duel with pis-
tols?"
Certainly not" replied. Grey. II should
be fool to fight duel with you. Leave
the place or I will call the police and give
you in charge" As he spoke Grey turned
| toward the bell rope.
| Stir one step toward that bell and I
:, fire!" cried George.
Grey did not heed him. Just as he rang
| the bell George fired. The bullet Just
| grazed Grey's hair and buried itself in the
| window shutter. A servant came running
! up to know what was the matter, but
George had fed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
The Family Objects

Alice wavered once more and refused
70 marry George Tor at least a year.
George was sorry for this-really ana
truly sorry-for he was hard up ana
wanted to get hold of Alice's moderate
fortune so that he might elect himself 10
a seat In parliament.
Old Lady Macleod talked and talked 10
Alice upon the folly of marrying George.
Ter father stormed on the same SUI
feet. and her great relative, the Mar
chioness of Midlothian. not only was
gracious enough to write her an imperti-
nent letter concerning the project OF mar
riage. but journeyed way from Scotland
n VISIT Matching Abbey. the seat OF
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Undecided

Skilfully did both Kate and George pic
ture the austere character of John Grey
the retired life he led, the strong improb-
ability of Alice and he ever getting along
happily together.
Alice hesitated and every day became
more and more convinced that 1t was
her cousin George whom she really loved
and not John Grey, to whom she was be-
trothed. Yes, she would marry her old
love as soon as she returned to London.
When theN party arrived back in the
British capital Alice found awaiting her
a letter from Mr.. Grey, urging mar
dage in October. Again Alice became UNI
decided and wrote back that she could
not think of being married under year
Rather an uncertain quantity was Alice
though she was 25 years old and sup
posed to know her own mind occasionally
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Frank Admissions

When the pair met at breakfast next
morning Palliser, who had every conf
dence in his wife, only he thought she
was careless of appearances, gently re-
preached her for having created so much
comment by her intimacy with Burgo at
Lady Monks the night before. He deliv-
cred to her a lecture on the proprieties
in his usual calm and ponderous way. She
answered back; they came near to quar-
rel. until at last Glencora broke OUT
II am aware that can never make
you happy. You have never loved me
nor I you. l was wrong to go TO Lady
Monks 1 have been wrong in everything
I have done. but never so wrong as wher
l let them force me into marriage with
you.
ut is better that tell you everything
l will. 1 do love Burgo Fitzgerald. I do,
| do! I do! How can help loving him
have not loved him from the first?
"And when went to Lady Monks last
night had almost made up my mind that
l must tell him so. and that l must &c
away with him and hide myself
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"Burgo," said Lady Monk, who knew
what had taken place, 'I will give great
party at which Lady Glencora will be
present. You Will meet her; you will
have everything arranged and, instead OF
driving home, she will drive away with
you. You must do something; shall not
support you any longer, and Sir Cosmo
declares you must get out of the house
your reputation is too bad
Cant elope without money" replied
Burgo, .let me have some money, and
will take care of the rest
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Mr.. Grey Comes to Investigate

erey came up to London to see about
the matter. Alice told him frankly that
while she respected him their dispositions
were so different that she doubted they
could ever live happily together.
She found John Grey perfect and sighed
because he was not less perfect. No such
object presented itself in the case OF
cousin George. So Grey was Tilted and
Alice again became engaged to George
Vayasor.
Mr. Grey. however, refused to take his
dismissal as final and began a calm and
consistent campaign to win back his be-
loved one. He knew that marriage &C
George would make Alice miserable Tor
life.
And the noble relatives and all the Va
vasor family rose up in arms again and
fell upon Alice when they found that she
was once more engaged to her cousin
George.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
The Hated Heir

Really to comprehend Alice vavasor's
family one needed "peerage" and so
cial dictionary"
There was old Lady Macleod, aunt
on her mothers side. who lived at Chel-
tenham; then her cousin, the great
heiress, Lady Glencora, who married
the celebrated member of parliament,
Mr. Palliser, heir to the dukedom OF
Omnium, and ever so many countesses
and earls-beside minor titled people.
Alces grandfather was squire of
the old school living at Vavasor Hall,
down in Westmoreland. The squire's
eldest son was dead, but he had left a
daughter named Kate who lived with
her grandfather, and a son George,
who lived in London.
This George hated his grandfather
for one thing, because the old man had
such surprising longevity-and was
hated by his grandfather In return.
George was the natural heir to the
Westmoreland property, but the estates
ere not entailed-the old squire could
do what he wished with them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
No Chance But Happiness

He stopped his speech and waited for
reply. Alice was silent for a while and
then, why. of course. she had no choice.
as he had told her. and before his MASTER
full wooing she CONSIGNED for the last time
to be his wife.
Possessed of power and force superior to
hers he left her no alternative but to be
happy. But there still chung to her q
wish that she might be allowed to UNI
dergo the punishment she had deserved.
She was a prisoner who would fain cling
to the prison after a pardon had reached
him because he is conscious that the par
don is undeserved.
Alice" he said as he pressed her close
into his arms. ''the battle is over now and
have won IT."
you win everything, always" she re-
piled.
I'm winning you win everything" said
he
Then he put his face over and kissed
her on the lips. Was he made happier
when he knew from her that no other
touch had profaned those lips since last
he had pressed them?
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to marry again? How wish I could die
I would kill myself If I dared"
Softly and slowly, very gradually. he
put his arm around her waist You were
wrong In one thing" he said. II do love
you. II you mean that 1 am not apt at
telling ysu so, that Is true. But do love
you. If you cannot love me it Is great
misfortune for us both.
but we need not therefore be dlsgraced
AS to our having no child. over which you
brood too much, l had rather have you
for my wife childless--if you will try to
love me-than any other women. Glen
cora, will you try to love me?'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Brotherly Affection

He asked Kate to take walk with him
on the fells, and when they had reached
a secluded place he angrily demanded that
she testify in court that the old man was
insane when he signed the will.
Look here, George" said she, that Is
not true and | will not say ii"
Then you will throw me over and claim
the property for yourself. Am I to count
you among my enemies? You had better
take care, Kate. I have tried TO have
justice from among you. now ! VIII have
revenge Think before you answer
He put his hand upon her breast close
to her throat, as II to strange her.
Take your hand down, George she
said, "T am not such fool that you can
brighten me-"
He did take his hand down and then
heaped vile abuse upon her and upon all
her family. living ana dead. Then he
threatened murder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
By
ANTHONY TROLLOPE


order that the small fortune of Miss Va
vasor might not be impaired
What was that fortune to you. sir?'
shouted George.
Are you aware that Miss vavasor is to
be my wife?'
"She was engaged to you. but she gave
you your dismissal and is now engaged to
me-"
Then George called the man harsh
names in his blind rage. pitiful petit
logger, liar and other things.
Grey could keep his temper no longer.
There was a fight, which ended in George
being thrown downstairs and Grey having
a few teeth loosened.
1t was hot July morning when later
matters came to final crisis with George
Vavasor. He sat in his room trying to
determine whether to commit suicide or
to flee to New Zealand or America and
try fortune again.
He had in his pocket e15o, out of which
he cheated his creditors-and that was all.
Ho took out his revolver and toyed with
II for a while.
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Fickleness Forgiven

She said to Grey: 81 am dreaming. al
ways, of the past. 1t is bitter to me, for
shall never cease to reproach myself.
have done that which no woman can do
and honor herself afterward-I have been
jiIt"
THE noblest jilt that ever halted be-
tween two minds,'' returned Grey. "There
has not been touch of sefshness in
your ficl<leness. | think I could be hard
enough upon a woman who had left me
for greater wealth or higher ranlS--who
had left me, even, that she might be gay
and merry. 1t has not been so with you.
alice, IL you will tell me that you do
not love me I will believe you and will
trouble you no more. I know you will tell
me nothing false. If you love me, after
all that has passed, I have a right to de-
mand your. hand.
My happiness requires 1t. and I have
right to expect your compliance. I do de-
mand 1t. If you love me. Alice, tell You
that you dare not refuse me-"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Reading the Will

The old squire down in Westmorelani
died about this time and George went
down to the funeral and to hear the read :.
ing of the will. He was in hopes that his
grandfather had left him the estate as
representative of the eldest son. in spite
of their differences.
In fact. he knew that old Squire Va
vasor had said to people that. as much
as he despised his grandson. George. he
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Mrs. Greenow's Story

Among Alice's relatives was Mrs.
Greenow. daughter of the old squire at
Vavasor Hall. Having no money she had
married a rich tradesman, who had lived
but a short time. and she was now a rich
widow.
She is brought in here because Kate and
Alice went 10 visit the widow at the
watering place of Yarmouth, where they
talked much of George and his political
prospects.
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Seen in the Casino

Lady Glencora was delighted when Alice
told her of her surrender.
II feel" said Alice, "as II I ought to
stand before him always as pentitent IN
white sheet"
He will like 1t better IL you sit upon
his knee" returned Lady Glencora.
On the following morning they started
for home On the way they stopped at
Baden--it was a within of Lady Glencora s
that they should go by that route-and
every within of hers was a law unto her
husband now.
At Baden Lady Glencora took notion
that she would like TO visit the gambling
casino. In that brilliant hall of iniquity
she saw-but he did not see her-Burgo
Fitzgerald. gambling furiously and losing.
She grabbed the arm Of Alice and the Tvs
hurried away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
Burgo Receives Orders

It was now 1.-The season" in London and
the Palllsers were occupying the house
in Park Lane. Lady Monk was also &C.
cupying her town house, and, as usual.
taking care of the disreputable Burgo
Fitzgerald.
Burgo had written a passionate love
note to Lady Glencora shortly before, In
which he implored her to elope with him
The infatuated woman read and reread
it, and carried it about in her pocket.
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would leave the estate 10 him for his life,
anyway
What was Georges wrath when, upon
the opening of the will it was found that
the squire had left the estate to Kate for
her life, her uncle John to be trustee and
have certain income from it and after
ward to go to any son whom George might
have, should he marry and have son,
when that son reached the age of %.
There were other clauses providing that
under certain conditions, Alice's children
might take the estate. In short, the will
was so drawn that George was entirely
'out of IT.
He declared before the whole company
that he would not abide by the will that
his grandfather was not in his right mind.