The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-06-06
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The pressing affairs of business being con-
eluded, and the necessary preparations for their
journey completed, post-horses were ordered,
to the great satisfaction of Tim, who was fond
of travelling, aad of the lady'ss maid, who
longed to see az foreign parts" and foreign
beanx. Mike declined to join the party. He
had no wish to visit the harnts of fashion, and
besides his presence would be required at the
castle during its masters absence.
On the eve of their departure Kate Bingham
sat alone i'll the drawing room, 1t was the
dusk of still, calm evening in July, and the
pervadiug loneliness seemed to have affected
her spirits. She took her harp and sung, but
paused frequently while struggling to restrain
her feelings So absorbed was sue by her
thoughts that Mike entered the room unper-
ceived, and stood behind her for some minutes
in silence. She commenced a favorite air of
Pennants; her first notes We're firm and per
feet as when he hung upon them with delight,
but soon her VOICE ,wavered. She paused,
stopped, and burst into tears. Mike could
standrit no longer.r He had heretofore studi
eusly avoided mquiring as to what extent mat
ters had been carried between Pennant and
herself, He had noticed her illdisgnised
anxiety, and had often endeavored to comfort
her ny Indirect illusions, although he had
never ventured to speak openly on the painful
subject. Now, however, ,he abandoned all
reserve. Placing his hands upon the weeping
girls head. he bssought her to cheer up-in his
own uDsophistieated way, seeking to comfort
her, AL will be we'll, and soQ4, my dear
child, SO don't fret. From my heart pity you
and there's nothing on this earth won't 60 to
assist you, We shall have good news before
long, deFienf upon It ard mas be won't hars
hearty u zoss1 Wed q 3,
nlanded Kate, hope sprinsiug up in her heart,
as, she dried away her tears.
81 No, my, dear, nothing; but never lost
courage hope
/ y" He may be dead. can conceive no other
cause for his absence"
No. no; no fear of that. There are other
causes, which / can't as yet disclose" .'.
"Do tell me-" cried the excited girl, selling
his hand do tell me, cousin Mike. You know
not how have suffered, and what relief it
would be to my mind to know he were living
and well, even though should never see him
more-a1though," she added i'll IL snbdued tone,
"that indeed would embitter my life"
81 CAN'T break confidence, replied Mike
" but promise you that shall leave no stone
untnrned to discover him"
/" Thank you, dear cousin, for that, and all
| your other kindnesSes. And you will write to
me-, won't yoG and tell inc all that happens
And you'll let me hear from you often for you
| know how impatient shall be.
'You may depend me-" said Mike But
now retire to rest-sleep well, and be good
| girl. gobefore you in the morning to Creek
Ffuretr, receive sot4e-ai4tsHey.-I- shaA-h+tS1
It4Heheaa- prepared far ynn- aud Zhen Enn drlXl
! up 4st=f fae-see SeH-hearty- and cheerful, and
I above all things be sure you don't mention
the conversations we have had, either to Mrs
| Bolngbroke yonr uncle" .. ''
Mike kissed her forehead, and prayed a bless
ing ON her. As they parted, his heart felt tn
lighter for having in some degree consoled the
Responding Girl while Rates hopes revived
from having learned (although Ignorant ofytl
particularly that PennanSs alsence could b
accounted for otherwise than by imputing it T.
infidelity. She had also fonnd a confidant pos
sessed Of her secret, to whom she might freel,
unbnrden her mind, and in whose unfailint
devotion she could repose the most unbounde'
trust. .... g.
Col. Blake was the first of the family afuo
in the morniug-his impatience to- be of in
cEeasing sipce he had signed the deeds, and b.
10 O'clock all was ready for the start. Tim or
dered the carriage round with an air of tn
most dignified Importance. The colonel dc
layed arranging some papers in the library
|, Mrs. Bolingbroke- sat ready in the drawing
, room Kate was adjusting her cloak and. bon
|, | net. The imperial and boxes had been REGULAR
| arranged, and the post-boys were mounted
after having tied up their broken harness, an
borrowed ali the bits of spare strings to b
found amongst the bystanders, in anticipatio
of future ruptures. The steps were down, til
, lady's maid already in the rumble, and 1 II
proceeded to announce that all was read!
} when Mr.. Sharp, attended by two other me
/ on horseback rode hurriedly up. All thre
dismousted and entered the hall Mr.. Shar
asked to SEQ the colonel. servant, who TOO
the message returned with his masters con
pliments, to say he had not then time to II
D ceive the gentleman; but, as he presumed Ia
visit was connected with business, ne beggS
to refer him to Mr.. Michael Blake, who woul
be Mt home next day. MIR Sharp, whiie avail
a ing the answer, had, unlimited, entered I'll
, parlor and when he received it, roughly r.
I, nlied "That won't dol must see him." The
g Whispering something to his companions, OF
/ noiselessly followed the footman, who, astol
8 ished at such rudeness, went back to his ma
q ter while the other mounted the stairs, al
5 rushed towards a room in which he heard pc
!, sons talking. The ruflan uHhesitatingly bur
6 open the door, and presented himself to ii
f astonished Kate, with printed paper IN OF
g hand and o cooked pistol in the other.
: :" Spare us--spare my uncle for mercy
/ sake p cried the affrighted girl, as she fe
o upon her knees and grasped his coat-skiri
Q 's'Yon shall have all our money, but spare OF
Y livesw
: al want neither your lives nor your money