The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-04

leniiy with the same charming smile that she had
recalled so often IN those happy dreams.
i She drew back from the easement, blushlng,
| mblng half happy half afraid.
what can all mefn sne said IN wonder, Sianc,ng
ut her agltatci face in the glass. "Why should
feel like this, When he is so good ana kindY never
was so timid about meeting any one before. long
ana yet Ldread--to hear hin speak to me when go
down. What u silly, ignorant thing ann what
will he think OF me am only an awkward little
country sir, and ne, no dou-, - used 10 grand ANA
beautiful LADIES'. Aas now can ever ehpee, nm
met visit Misl-hs.shnn
| And Bride leaned her rounded cheek on her hand,
anu shook her head pensvey at the blooming fene1.
I tioa tnat confronted her In the glass
There was littie time for reveries like these.
Bride was a good and dutiful daughter, ana before
| many moments had elapsed she remembered that
\ her mother was alone IN the kitch3 ia, Dlisy, no
doubt, with organizations Tor the mcrnlng meal. she
cal Though iie oI5n door, whele the Stranger still
| fingered as II awaiting her. -
sno lound tgs kltshsa empty rasner or y0o
re blaze.
| look for some fresh eggs,n thought Bride, as she
laid the cloth neatly and placed the dishes upon the
tages 80. - ~ .,,o ;, mo ,onse sno
opened the shed door, expecting to find her brother
there. Instead, she saw her mother talking 10 the
'. The WIDOWS face was very PALE but the agent
| looked flushed and trlumphant, ana SHOOK neavy
pocXetbook III the ar above his head, just as thee
"say wha, You like, Mrs. Nolan y he exclaimed,
with coarse, hard laugh; ''bnt just remember one
thing you ploase-the papers are all there In that
little book, every one OF them, ana you know as
well as what they bind you to- What do you sup.
nose Is going to become oil you and yours II you 80
against my wishes In matter like thisi"
The widow signed heavily.
"May be God VIII raise up some kind friend NJ the
last hour to help me ~ she sad
"A s Ir,endg Pm ready 70 ne friend to you1.tns
/ n . ~
mo y SAID the widow, rcsolutelv, though her lips
turned white as she spoke the word.
The man drew back step, and clenched his
me at Defiance here Mt your own door, when l. ~
How dare yen speak IN mat way 70 my mother
voice OF Bride as she suddenly sprung between
them.. ''What do You mean by thats Why do you
come here insulting her In ner own homes Imy
brother Phil was nere-where Is PHI, moi her, dar-
ling? Let him come AMI talk to this man for US,
and do you come into the house with me- YOU'RE
him.
'.Phil has gone down to the village on an GRAND
Tor me-" said the widow, looking more frightened
than ever and drawing her daughter back BY the
arm bride, dear you had hest go INTO The nouse,
and say nothing about this to him or to any one.
You don't understand 1t all, dear. And am sure
that Mr McCrosSey means no harm, though he is u
'e ou w Mr. M ss mean harm uaesa
said the rulan, leerng significantly in the pretty
face Of Bride .He means good deal more than he
says, as you will find out to your cost before you
many days older. The long and the short OF tie
whole matter Is Just this, Mss Bride"
\ Terence McCrOskey, don't tel her beg You, on
my knees, not to tell her !" said the widow, in a
voice OF Wild entreaty.
dainty overitG She will have TO hear II. sooner OF
latcr-very soon, 100 Tor the matter OF that As
60 my arm. or shall do YOU mIschief y
"Oh If Philip was only mere y moaned the
widow, wrnging her hands.
'Wcll. he isn't here, and | came on purpose,
knowing he was ont SO that we might get every
thing over pleasantly by ourselves said the man.
Yon see this pocket book. 1t Is crammei full OF
your own fathers receipts and notes, for money
that lent ann when YOU were but little cnlld.
TIE Whole OF this place belongs to me-arm-house,
SHOP, shcbeen ana al! Pm master here-iot your
can't return the money lave lent her: Phil has
nothlng to pay me with.so you must pay for ,hem
'.ls' said the girl, with a bewldered glance; II
| pay you What nave to pay WITH Mother, Is
thus true Do we, indeed, owe this man what he
Mrs. Nolan could not speak. She burst into tears
70 rnn aYn ,na1 soare too Young and Too rre,
show you all the papers Mold, and welcome" said
Your bright eyes. Way noIY Your only business IN
tins word is 10 look as beautiful as d mower, and
leave the rest to palmer peope, like your mother
the papers VIII bear me out in any court you like to
take me to. SO all You have 10 40, my pretty Miss
Bride. Is to pay me as last rs possble,'
= 'pay your How have nota single penny In
the world You know that well, Terence McCros.
\
AYE, but you have bright eYes and rosy nps
am I'm willing 70 take something on account
from thcm this morning. Next week YOU can
! pay The whole. Ana neither you nor your mother
! SHAH want Ior anything when once you are nay
| wife"
..Your wife y cried Bride with a look OF horror,
I'D rather die here this minute than be that, Ter.
''it's what you're going TO be, my pretty Bride,
whether you HE 1t or nor," he answered, with a
cnuclie.
T h1 luIi
| tain side tomorrow, rs You have so often threat
e MGe II yGn lSe hs Inc girl snail never be yonr
poor as am. There is one Dear By who VIII
she stopped short with startled look. seeing the
keen glance WIN Will ii he was regarding her
why don. Hpat yon go 7" he asked, contemptu.
he may be Conceive had enough OF this You
know what told you just now, and you know, Too,
m a oe a. @ Of st lssd yns g Wse 5
shall surely come for her tbon. And LOW bring me
my weeks money ior !he she5eSn, and 3ol sharp
to-day ana cannot stay ioollng mere any LONGER !"
The widow turned sadly and went into the house,
TO get the mooey from The desk IN the shepeen.
NO was she out OF sight than the agent
turned toward Er.de, VINO sim stood on the step.
looking s{ee lily at him, almost paralyzed with
And so YOU won't nave anything to say TO your
poor Terence My lil,Ic 1eluty, before you bave
been Mrs. Terence McCroskey six months, youth be
ready to eat me M alive, you'll lie 50 fond OF me.
You don't know what nice dresses I'll give yon--
and handsome mousse ana servants 10 wait on
yOu--lnd dear little pony ChaiSe 10 drive out In,
all ~ yourself. You'll be the happcst woman In
all county kcrry-now mark my words daringp'
Ne drew nearer to her as ne spoke. lie was a
tall stonuy built man. OF fifty, smartly and vulgarly
dressed, with ough shock Of 5'ick-red hair small
greensllgre eyes, fiat features, repnlslye ex-
preston ana wide mouth, furnished with two
strong rows OF massive. dscolcred teeth, that We're
widely displayed, Just now, IN what he was pleased
10 fancy winning and seductive smile,
"Ah thought YOU would br wiser than 10 throw
such piece Of good luck away" ne said, signh-
,antiy as she stood gazing at MIN In silence almost
rs II fascinated by his hdS0us and repu.5lve faCe
II tell You, my beauty, you wouldn't IKE TO be
turned ont OF house and home of cold, dark, raily
night such as last night was. can do 1t. I've got
the power. I'm master and owner here But
won't harm you, my duck OF diamonds, II you1
only give one OF your sweet smiles, such as I've
seen you give the boys at the dances, over and over
again. Come you and are going TO be rs happy
as two kittens In that nice new home Of ours