, but one worth
consideration; and while leaving it to the elucidation the penetration
of each reader may suggest, we only reiterate the fact, that while
Cashel could, without an effort, have forgiven the duplicity practised
on himself, the levity Linton employed respecting Olivia engendered
doubts of his honor too grave to be easily combated.

As for Linton scarcely had he quitted Cashel, than he hastened to call
on Kennyfeck; he had written the note already alluded to, to leave
at the house should the solicitor be from home; but having left it by
accident on the writing-table, his servant, discovering it to be sealed
and addressed, had, without further question, left it at Kennyfeck's
house. As Linton went along, he searched his pockets for the epistle,
but consoled himself by remembering how he had left it at home.

A few moments later found him at Kennyfeck's door. The attorney was at
home, and, without any announcement, Linton entered the study where he
sat.

"I was this instant writing to you, sir," said Kennyfeck, rising,
and placing a seat for him; "Mr Cashel, on being informed of the wish
expressed in your note--"

"Of what note?" said Linton, in a voice of, for him, very unusual
agitation.

"This note--here, sir,--dated--no, by-the-by, it is not dated, but
brought by your servant two hours ago."

Linton took the paper, glanced his eye over it, and then, in mingled
chagrin and forgetfulness, tore it, and threw the fragments into the
fire.

"There is some mistake about this," said he, slowly, and giving himself
time to consider what turn he should lend it.

"This is Mr. Cashel's reply, sir," said Kennyfeck, after pausing some
moments, but in vain for the explanation.

Linton eagerly caught the letter and read it through, and whatever
scruples or fear he might have conceived for any other man's, it seemed
as if he had little dread of Cashel's penetration, for his assured and
easy smile at once showed that he had regained his wonted tranquillity.

"You will then take the necessary steps, without delay, Kennyfeck,"
said he. "The elections cannot be very distant, and it is better to be
prepared." As he spoke, he threw the letter back upon the table, but in
a moment afterwards, while taking off his gloves, managed to seize it
and convey it to his pocket. "You know far better than I do, Kennyfeck,"
resumed he, "how sharp the lawyers can be in picking out any flaw
respecting title and so forth; for this re