The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1921-08-18

IltShke you nave JUST QuOteuf hrA
Mr.. Hargrave. sir" replied the soD,
with perfect GOODNESS; then turning 20
Mr.. Hargrave he said; "You know
you are reputcd to be the most pro
found political student In the house
and more Intimately acquainted than
any other with the works Of Boiling
broke"
Mr.. Hargrave knew no such thing.
hut he was a weak man. and. seduced
by the compliment, he was afraid 10
prove himself unworthy OF II by con-
Tossing his Ignorance OF the passage.
Vivian carried this same self-assur.
ance into politics and won many
triumphs by tactics Of the kind. He
attached himself TO the marques. and
was responsible for his entering poll
tics, spending much time at the estate
OF the marquess, Chateau Desir,"
with large house parties Of famous
persons. some interesting to him and
some otherwise.
Among the guests at one time, was
relative of the marques. young
matron, Mrs. Felix Lorraine. who was
much impressed with Vivian and tried
her charms upon him, but to no avail;
then In pique. she attempted intrigue
TO make trouble between the marquess
and Vivian. which she came very near
to accomplishing.
Meantime Vivian kept his eyes and
thoughts for the pawns upon the 20
litlcal chess board, among which was
n Mr.. Frederick Cleveland, who At
tracted his attention, and when the
marQuess' party was looking for q
leader, Vivian suggested the name Of
Mr.. Cleveland. Now II happened that
these two. tho marques and Cieve
land, had been at odds. which Vivian
did not at first realize; when he was
alone he said to himself: "What have
l donef am sure that Luclfer may
know, for do not. This Cleveland Ia
suppose. but q man; saw the feeble
fools were wavering, and TO save all,
made leap I'm the dark. Well. IA my
skull cracked2 We shall see."
Again was vlvian's assurance to the
fore; he was certainly call things 10
all men," He had the power with his
silver tongue. OF concillating many
persons, hut not so Mr.. Cleveland.
The FIRST great trouble came to
Vivian when, after many attempts NJ
diplomacy and the political game. he
estranged both the marques and Mr..
Cleveland; the latter while under the
Influence Of wine, met Vivian at them
club and In n at Of anger struck him
and duel was the result. Vivian fired
into che air. hoping that the AFFAIR
would end safely. but Cleveland mist
ed upon another shot; Vivian shot at
random, but his bullet pierced Cleve-
lands heart.
A great remorse seized Vivian and
for many weeks he was III with fever
at his fathers home. under the loving
care OF his mother. "But the human
mind can master many sorrows." and
after a desperate relapse and another
miraculous rally. Vivian Grey arose
from his bed. He left England and
travelled In Germany. visiting, among
other places, Frankfort during the
time Of the fair. =
On bright sunshiny afternoon,
while crossing the Square. Vivian wan
attracted by an excited crowd OF peo-
pie around a conJurer. whose appear.
aDce was Of the oldest kind, and held
yivian's attention: he was called Kss-
per George. Later he became serving
man to Vivian. who had offered to
protect the fellow against the crowd
he had In some way angered.
Vivian and Essper George had many
lively adventures during their travels.
all OF which experiences, whether Of
political or romance. gave Vivian new
Ideas Of the world, and proved 20 De q
most interesting school for him. He
one day rescued a German noblemnn
from a wild boar. and was invited 60
visit ut his castle; while there q 10
mantle attachment between n young
German lady Of title engaged viyian's
attention for a time, but his thoughts.
In spite OF himself, constantly 70
turned 10 two of his English frien1a.
Like many a knight aud his seS4ing
man Of Olden times. Vivian and EaapeF
George found themselves on several
occasions In very dangerous situa-
lions sometimes II was Vivian 10 the
rescue and at others Essper.
on leaving that part OF Germany
where he had been entertained as hon.
Ored guest Of his titled Acquaintance.
Vivian passed through a small settle
ment where there were going on prep
aratlOns for wedding, and Vivian dis
covered that the bridegroom was nm
old friend from Heidelberg. Eugene
Won KonOngsteln, and he was per-
suaded 10 stop and assist at the we'd
ding. All was so quiet and peaceful
there that II set Vivian to speculatlng
about his own future.
In the morning the travellers were
on their wey again; the day being In
teusely hot and sultry they withdrew
TO the shade OF the woods. and while
resting there Vivian asked casper
about his history. For . time they sat
In quiet conversation. then were rude
ly interrupted by the approach OF a
terrific storm; during whlcS lake on