New Britain herald., 1924-02-20


 Head, in Panl's Yard. London. 1 It is difficult for the colonel tt
 secure a commission in the Englisf army because the name Of Randa Holles, father of the colonel, is or
 the warrant for the execution of tho late king. His Grace of Albemarle friend of the colonel, promises Hole,
 u position in the army.
 l Martha Quinn proposes marriage
 to the colonel and tells him that she
 is wealthy widow willing to bestow upon him her worldly goods. Hollel
 refuses Martha's offer and prepares to call on Albemarle. His Grace of
 Buckingham, accompanied by Sir
 Harry stanhope, is having audience with Albemarle.
 He had been instantly admitted I to that pleasant wainscoted room
 overlooking the park in which His Grace Of Albemarle transacted busi-
 ness Wide as the poles as were the two dukes asunder, the exquisite e l libertine and the dour soldier, yet cordial relations prevailed between them, Whilst correct and circum- spect in his own ways of life, Monk was utterly without bigotry and as ut
 terly without prejudiees on the score
 of morals. Under his dour tacitur- nity. and for all that upon occasion
 he could be as brave as a lion, yet
 normally he was of the meekness of s lamp, combined with a courteous aloofness. which, it it earned him few devoted friends, earned him still fewer enemies. As man gives. so he receives: and Monk, being very sparing both oS his love and his hate, rarely excited either passion in others. He was careful not 10 make enemies, but never at pains 10 make friends.
 T desire your leave to present to your grace my very good friend Sir Harry Stanhore, a deserving young soldier for whom solicit your srace's good offices"
 Albemarle had heard of Sir Harry as one of the most dissolute young profiigates about the Court, and, ob- serving him now, his grace concluded that the gen,ieman's appearance did jrstiee to his reputation. It was the first time that he had heard him de- scribef as a soldier, and the descrip- ton awakened his surprise. But Of this he betrayed nothing. Coldly he inclined his head in response 10 the diving bow with which Sir Harry honored him.
 There is no need to solicit my good offices fer any friend of your grace's" hc anskered, coldly eourte. ous. "A chair, your grace. Sir Harry iIc waved the flop to tho I second and lesser of the two chairs that faced his writing table. "Win your grace aequaint me how may have tho honor of being of service ?'
 "sir Harry" said Buckingham, eaning back in his armchair, and ono faultlnssly stockinged leg over the other, desires, for ccr- | tain reasons of his own, to see the | world"
 Aibemarle had no illusions as to what those reasous were.
 But Sir Harry" Buckingham was resuming after the slightest of rauses lis commercially moved by tho wish to render his absence from of profit 10 His Majesty"
 In short" said Albemarle. trans- lating brusauely for he could not re- press a certain disdain, "sir Harry desires an appointment overseas"
 And the character of this appoint mentf" Albemarle inquired toneless- ly.
 "A military character would be best | suited to Sir Harys tastes and quail Ies. He has the advantage of some experience. He held for a time commission in the Guards"
 Tn the Guards!" thought Albe- marie. My God! What a recom- But his expression said Aloud, at length. he made Very well. I will bear in mind your grace's application on Sir Iarry's behalf. and when suitable position offers
 But it offers now" Buckingham ianguidly.
 Indeed 2" The black brows went lp, wrinkling the heavy forehead. T in not aware Of it."
 There is this command in Bom- ,ay. which has fallen vacant through he death Of poor Mccartney. III ieard Of if last night at Court. You .re forgetting that. think. It is aH 'nice eminently suitable to Sir Harry iere."
 Albemarle was froHning. He pon- t red a moment: but only because it 'as ever his way to move slowly. 1 -hen he gently shook his bead and , 'ursed his heavy lips.
 T have also 10 consider, your race. whether Sir Harry is eminently uiiable to the office. and. to be quite rank. and with all submission, must ! az that ] cannot think so.'
 Buckingham was taken absck He tared haughtiiy at Aibrmar1e. 'T ont think ] understand" he said.
 Aibeusrle fetched sigh. and pro- eeded 10 explain himself.
 For this office-one of consider 1 ble responsibility-R=e require a sol- [ icr Of tried experience and charac- ! IT. Sir Harry is no doubt endowed 1 itf many commsndable qualities. i ut at his age fl is impossible that he hoUid have gained the experience a ithout which he could not possibly ] iscbarse 10 adsantagc the onerous ! Uties which would await him. Nor ! thai the only obstacle. yoar grace. '
 have not only chosen a man-and ' uch man as l have described-but [
 have aireadv offered and he has 2 ready accepted. the commission. So ( hat post can no longer be considered | acant~ c Ere tbe commission vss signed niy fast night by His Maissty-i ]