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Updated: June 14, 2025
In any case I'd rather be defenceless than have Roxmouth as a defender. And I shall not be alone here, now that Cicely is coming. Besides, I have two men friends in the village, at least, I think I have! I'm sure of one, old Josey Letherbarrow!"
However, you may take heart of grace, as it is not likely she will stay there long. Rumour asserts that she is shortly to be married to Lord Roxmouth, he who will be Duke of Ormistoune and owner of that splendid but half-ruined pile, Roxmouth Castle.
He was more than usually choleric and fussy in the 'distinguished' presence of Lord Roxmouth, for though that individual had gone the social pace very thoroughly, and was, to put it mildly, a black sheep of modern decadence, hopelessly past all regeneration, he still presented the exterior appearances of a gentleman, and was careful to maintain that imperturbable composure of mien, dignity of bearing, and unruffled temper which indicate breeding, though they are far from being evidences of sincerity.
"I know!" and for a moment Maryllia's fair brows clouded with a shadow of perplexity and annoyance "It is a word that may pass for madness, badness, or any form of social undesirability. But I don't mind! I'm quite aware that Roxmouth, if he cannot marry me, will slander me. It's a way some modern men have of covering their own rejection and defeat.
And thus it very naturally happened that in the companionship of the future Duke of Ormistoune, Sir Morton did not shine. His native vulgarity came out side by side with his childish pomposity, and Roxmouth, after studying his habits, customs and manners for two or three days, began to feel intensely bored and out of humour.
Lady Wicketts and Miss Fosby are staying on at the Manor for a fortnight or three weeks, as the country air does them so much good. It will be very kind if you and Lord Roxmouth will call and see them as often as you can, they are such dear kind people! and I am sure Miss Tabitha will be glad to have them near her as she already likes them so much.
He was, of course, unaware of the part Lord Roxmouth had played in the matter, and in his ignorance of the true source of the mischief, tormented his mind with endless fancies and perplexities, all of which helped to increase his annoyance and agitation.
"Well, I don't think Roxmouth will have a chance to go 'oh moon'-ing with our hostess," said Charlemont "The whole idea of her marriage with him has been faked up by Mrs. Fred. The girl herself, Miss Vancourt, doesn't want him, and won't have him." "Will you take a bet on it?" asked Mr. Bludlip Courtenay.
With an impatient exclamation Roxmouth suddenly changed the subject; but Longford was satisfied that he had sown a seed, which might, time and circumstances permitting, sprout and grow into a tangible weed or flower. Maryllia meantime had made good her escape from the scene of Sir Morton Pippitt's 'afternoon-tea' festivity.
Entreating your pardon for any word or phrase in this letter which may unluckily chance to annoy you, I am. my dear Miss Maryllia, Yours with the utmost devotion," "ROXMOUTH." "What a humbug he is!" said Maryllia, half aloud, as she nut the letter back in its envelope and set it aside "What a soft, smooth, civil, correctly trained humbug!
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