The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-06-20

Judge bowed to Mike as mucb as to say ..yor
see I've done everything possible, but my 5ex-
IF your proceedings were rctardad Nv ~ q
snort delay require urged Mike, az should
not expect compliance with my request but
Jour cause VIII not be forwarded by taking
nostile steps before the day L name while Inv
doing so, you will heap heavy expenses. and
unnecessary exposure a gentleman in
f SsS,,ning health, and already suffering much
BY Col Blake's opposition" reioined Pinch
er, my cousin may loose his election, aud that
l. suppose would entail some loss, and some
mortihcatlon, too. People who don't grant
favors can't expect them"
Col Blake, it appears, was already pledged
before you applied to him"
But he knew very well that my cousin
would stand, and that he himself was in nv
power ). and if he felt no gratitude for mast
iavoFs, he ought to have. had just fear of flu.
ture consequences. If he's fool, and acts con
trary to his own interests, can't help him.
Mike struggled TO restrain his rage He
thought of Kate, and remained silent
Besides" continued Pincher, +" if he wished
by to his promise, There's many way of kill
ing dog besides hanging him.
Col Blake" said Mike proudly, "never
violated promise, and never will"
Tom, interposed the Judge, az really wish
You would not introduce my sons election. nor
connect 1T in any way with the peeuniary
"But," said Mike, lit is possible that IF n
compliment were paid now, 1t might be reci-
procated on some future OCCASION y. 80
be isscu s #RlcR and day yin prevent exposure but
filed the bill must be on the day appointed"
how time fiies Pm sorry I can't serve Col.
Blake" and Mike, taking the hint, retired.
When outside the door, he recoiiected having
left Peppers friends letter behind him, and
returned to seek it. The uncle and nephew
We're laughing heartily. Mike was Mt once I'M
deceived He walked directly towards the
table where the letter lay picked 1t up, and
l.fs Ill atftfr in
any way to the persons whose hilarity he had
so unexpectedly disturbed. .......f =,
"You shan't be long in the rascals power"
concluded Mike, after detailing the particulars
of his interview to the Colonel; "he may file
his bill, and put youto expense, but you'll be
out of his hands before he can do any great
damage I'll write 10 Pepper this moment"
He had however, but just commenced his epis-
tie, when that gentleman rode to the door.
Came down last night conducting agent
for Lord Brachla; just ran oyer to KNOW What
Won did with old Blatherwell. Haven't n mo-
ment to spare though, for there, not an lndl-
vidual poll-book ready yet, and the election
commences the day after tomorrow. How dc
YOU do, Colonel Blake,n,(as he entered the
| library, followed by Mike, to whom he com
municated the information narrated, whlIf
7 crossing the haIl-l
| Thought on the business. money s+iF'
| as if you had it in your pocket, and, HATTIE
| myself you'd rather see me here to put maste
! Theobald Frederick ont of the, county, SSel
4 thonrh nv absence from town may delay you
4 business somewhat, and even put you to
trific more expense Pro patria' is my mott
4 always. AS to the profit in this matter, lt'
very doubtful" r .. I'LL r.
although there were no poll books prepared
and he had not n moment to spare on hi
arrival, Mr.. Pepper dallied with the time INIT
dinner hour arrived and then explained wba
his tatics were to DO at the impending electio
over his wine; after disposirg of three bottle
of old claret, bestowing u considerablequantlt
, ! of personal abuse upon Pincher, aud devotln
some few minute to the administration
, advice and comfort to his client, he mounte
his horse Mt eleven o'clock, and rode to heaS
onarters where all his clerks and subordinat,
: remained unemployed and idle during Ia
G. absence.
TO be CoDtinued.)