For a number of years there was nothing to. disturb the ordinary routine of the life of the official and his family, the only matter of being that the two children born to him were girls and he greatly longed for a'son and heir, At times he was urged by certain of his friends and also by members of his family to try fand remedy this sad state of affairs and to take unto himself a young woman who would in all probability not only provide him with the long wished for heir, but would also bring zest and entertainment to his life, 'He was, however, much under the Influence of his wife, who was unwilling that another' woman should be brought into the household. Circumstances were against her and the long threatened change in the affairs of the family was brought about by the machinations of the parents of her husband who were really concerned at the prospect of the" family" being without a male descendant, By some means or other they got hold of a young girl, who though of poor Parentage and of doubtful antecedhim appear arrogant and intolerant of criticism. When he felt himself the right, he resented criticism, Because it seemed unjust. And above everything Joseph Chamber= Tain detested injustice. Among those who knew him asa man and a friend, he inspired a loyalty and Gevotion which more than compensated for the bitter virulence Which marked the attacks of his political enemies, ents yet was able to assume with considerable success, the manners and appearance of a girl student, a type which appeals greatly to many of the young men of fashion and to others Who are contemplating matrimony, They persuaded their son to accept this young girl as his concubine, and he had not gained the consent of his wife they arranged for her to live in a small place adjoining their home,
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