The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-28

the feet of lady have not beheld for years. do
not know Mr. Stanton, whether you propose making any
stay Corey but such is the perhaps may as we'll
Just now invite you be present at my marriage WITH
He paused regarded the other with pleasant eaeness
"You were about to mention the lady's name," said
Stanton
"Wel; with Miss Aleen MacCara" said OKeton
Stanton drew up his horse bullet had passed through
him, he could not have looked more astonished
" Do you Jest, sir? ?" he exclaimed.
"On the contrary am quite serious" replied OKeton,
laughing.
"Then by CAD, sir you shall marry that lady while
above the ground. I have her promise to be my wife
in my pocket aud if live marriage will take place
week from this night"
They had by this time stopped the road, where
OKeton who was equally surprised and enraged but who
for the moment had control his passions SAID
coldy: "Perhaps, sir there may be some mistake here.
The Miss Aeen MacCara to whom refer is niece to Mr.
Justice Mccormack Aisgrah house. Corey. What have
you to say now?"
"That it is the same" cried Stanton.
"In disclosure singular th said Keton, after
pause tit is difficult for to maintain this temper but
avoid renconre which see is imminent may make
request? You say you have letter from the lady whom
am attached on your person. village hand where
can procure light. Willsyou have any objection to
show the letter you say you have received from her.
containing her consent to marriage with your
At this Stanton became furious. your request
dull" he cred "but adds insult to the injury have done
What is more, you insult the lady who is to be my
wife, by the assumption that she would demean herself and
play false by maintaining double correspondence Pre-
pare defend YOURSELF for by the Lord you shall not quit
this ground without giving satisfaction"
GAS you please" said OKeton who though apparently
camer, equally enraged.
Both men then dismounted drew their weapons and after
mutual examination of their charge and printing,
changed them They then retired about ten pace turned
simultaneously and fired Well for them it the night
was so dark OKeton had been shot through the hat, he
felt the bullet touch his hair while his shot had grazed
his antagonists side, just the heart.
The recontr and perhaps the WEAKNESS of the journey
and cold of the night had in the of both induced
train of reflection which, leaving their courage undurbed
had somewhat aayed this sudden burst of passion. Stan
ton the first to speak.
off you wish, I am ready to charge again." he said.
"Posbly however, this affair may prove to be premature"
81 am also ready, and also of your opinion" replied
OKeton "What say you then is it not better to defer this
affair." which be easily resumed until have arrived at
MacCormacz's?'
"In TRUTH 1 believe So" said Stanton, advancing.
Their horses which, though startled by the reports of the
pistols had been too thoroughly tagged to take to their
HEELS meanwhile stood by ditch side with their heads
gether; and the combaan mounting, recommended their
iourney-which by this time lesened to couple of
mes-conversing occasionally indifferent matters and
by silent understanding avoiding that which still agated
both
At length they entered the struggling town of Corey,
where the snow lay in heavy drifts and where every house
was closed and barred against the ncement They
looked their watches it already after ten o'clock
and shone clear and cold from the dead blue
sky as passing through lofty gateway they rode slowly up
an sred by aged oaks at the end of which stood
large mansion through whose curained windows the cheer
full light of great fires gowed from which the sounds of
voices laughter and music pleasantly the
desert night. TO BE CONTINUED