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oo dL | rather from Mr. Somers, (with whom he now is,”) and turning to Don Antonio. ‘‘ Mr, Somers wishes to have you call on him. If you can accompany me, all the better.” This suggestion was met by a general protest, led by Eugenie’s: *€ Another duel! How could you come on such an errand, Mr, Lawrence?” ‘‘ Mr, Lawrence ” looked bewildered ; the Don was confused, and both silent, while she contin- ued: “Though misunderstanding what I meant, Mr. Decatur quarreled with Don Antonio last night—I am sure he did, and now—” ** Hold on!” interrupted Laurie, ‘‘ If you’ll allow Don Antonio to accompany me, I think I’m safe in guaranteeing that no harm willcome of it.” ; ** Somers can’t stir, and I'll have nothing todo with any affair between Steve and any one else, until you hear from me. ‘¢ This, I feel certain, is a friendly meeting.” With this assurance, the Don was allowed to accompany Laurie to where Somers awaited him, At the door, Eugenie had whispered: ‘Tell him to come as soon as he can forget that cruel letter.” Laurie did not of course, understand the mes- sage, but learning that Decatur was in the ad- joining room, left the Don, the surgeon and Somers, (all three talking at the same time,) en- deavoring to get at the reason for the insult to Don Antonio, ** Well, you found him there?” asked Decatur, as Laurie entered the room. The latter noted the bitter smile accompany- ing the assertive question, and connecting this with Eugenie’s words, carelessly replied: ‘* Yes, poor fellow, he wasthere, and having a hard time of it, ‘* He hailed my arrivalas a condemned mur- derer would a reprieve.” ‘* What do you mean?” ‘¢ Well, when I appeared on the scene, I found the unfortunate Don surrounded by the whole Mackay family, and led on by that beautiful and usually angelic Miss de Morny, but— ** Say, Steve! I’drather face an angry tigress, than be the man who fought, or caused you to fight, a duel,” ecatur was now beginning to look somewhat interested, andslyly noting this fact, Laurie con- tinued: **Ye gods! How she did go for that poor Don Antonio! ** She accused him of every crimein the calen- dar, but worst of all, (by not clearing himself of something, of which you demanded an explana- tion) of causing you to challenge him.”’ ** How could be clear himself,” excitedly de- manded Decatur. Laurie saw he was on the right track, and in the same carelessly-amused tone, answered: ** Oh, it seems you misunderstood something Miss de Morny said, but it appears the Don did not explain, as he might have done,” Just then the surgeon entered to say that De- catur was wanted by Somers, *“‘Ina minute,” said Laurie, and turning to Decatur: ** Did you get a letter from Miss—” ** Yes!” eagerly interrupted Decatur, ‘* Ab! That explains the message I received from Miss de Morny. ‘* Assoon as you can forget—or forgive—I don’t remember which—that cruel letter , you are to call on her. **That’s all—go ahead!” With the last words, Laurie pushed his friend into the adjoining room—the occupants of which were astonished at the change. in his counte- nance, which, when he left them, was gloomy, downcast, desperate, while, now, it was ‘bright, cheerful and amiable in expression, Without giving the others an opportunity to , Decatur offered his hand to the astonished on, saying: ** T beg your pardon for my rudeness, and hope you will accept this apology until I can explain more fully.” “It is unnecessary,” returned the Don, while Decatur, addressing Somers, continued: **T mustleave you, but Laurie will remain until I return.” ** Important official business,” remarked Lau- rie with a sarcastic smile, Darting a warning, reproachful look at the speaker, Decatur hurried away—to Eugenie, ‘* Watch the change in him when he does re- turn,” continued Laurie, ‘« He's an amiable human being now, but then he’ll be an angel,” It was along wait, but when Decatus did re- The Three Lieutenants, turn, his manner and appearance fully verified | Laurie’s prediction—he was angelicinamiability | 9: and Chesterfieldian in courtesy. ‘* Tt’s all settled,” declared Laurie, when his | 92 friend had occasion to leave them for a few min- utes, and, while: the others did. not fully under- | stand his meaning, they agreed that there was a great—a wonderful change in Decatur. A week after the reconciliation between Ku- ing completed. they were ordered to sea. Then there were—oh, such sad partings, secret meetings (which mightas well have been public), whispered comfortings—and then two sad-faced young men sailed away from too equally sad- faced girls, The latter, however, had the advantage of their lovers, in that they had the consolations of their friends and the distractions of society, while Decatur and Laurie had nothirg but sarcastic them. And so we must leave them for the present. Somers was compelled to remain in Malta be- causeof his wounds, whilo Dare was overjoyed to be relieved for the winter, since he was thus enabled to accompany his wife home, Eugenie, took advantage of the fact that the ship Dare sailed in touched at Havre, and accompa- nied him and his wife. ‘Thus far our chronic’e—and now we p1uge, Though not for want «f matter—but ‘tis time,”’ BYRON. THE END, Next Haur-Drme Lisrary, No. 950. 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