The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-10-04

around, disturbed my dreams and par
tially awoke me but the outline Of a
figure cutting the skyline Of my vision
aroused my faculties aud brought me to
my feet.
I was greatly surprised in encounter,
ing lady, lightly and gracefully dress.
ed, tall, though it struck mo somewhat
attenuated both in figure and feature,
with n sweep OF long, luxurious hair,
held by ribbon behind, tint bound il
closely to her head. revealing tho Phi.
dian exactitule Of its shape. Her bright
violet eyes were regarding mo with n
half humorous, hall curious expression,
while the whole face indicated that Of n
huntress who had secured or captured
her prey.
"Do you belong to Sir Williams
mcnP she demanded, somewhat impe.
riously.
Madam" I answered, with my best
court bow, ~ a,n attached to the Sew
enth."
"And You have been poaching on my
domain!" she replied arehly, and with q
sweet smile.
ali you ARE the proprietor OF the
small stream l have followed up the
mountain, I am afraid have killed a
goodly number of your trout"
"Show them to me-"
] opened my crcel and tossed the fish
over.
You know, sir, tho law made nnd
provided for unlicensed trespass OF this
Standardization Of the game and ini-
prisonmcnt OF the offender"
Her eyes sparklcd so much, and She
was so much constrained to conceal her
mirth, that I, taking the initiative, doir.
cd my hat and told her was quite ready
to bo imprisoned il she was to be the
iailer.
"Spare MI compliments, sir, for your
garrison bellies. 1 do not want them OF
you, but I should like to deprive you
Of the fish, rs they would be quite M
addition to my stock Of provisions that
| an now taking to my starving peas
autry."
~ presume am speaking, then, to
tho heiress Of Connemara. The fish,
Miss Martin, are ut your service" Aud
l handed her the creel.
at is not the first obligation l nm
under to the gentlemen OF your corps,
and I thank you kindly. May I ask your
name I"
gave it. The heircss had some reco...
lection Of formal introduction in Dub.
lin, and We became more sociable and
agreeable As We chattcd from one sub
ject to another but her mind invariably
reverted, l could easily discern, to the
fearful scenes OF which she was daily
witness, and which her efforts to allevi.
ate Ind driven into such strange ex-
tremities.
l drew forth q handsome silver san,-
wich.box, OH one side Of which were laid
refrcshment, and on the other was n
couple Of wine.glasses OF rich old Ma
deira, from small travelling stock OF
my own. The box WIS chased with
somo elaboration, to the design of
which, Us, seated on the old tree togeth-
or, drew her attention, aud then ex-
planned its contents. "Will you assist
me, Miss Martin, to break my fast-'tis
meager enough; but let US break bread
together, if it be only to cement our nc
qaintance.
A shudtler. rs with wistful look she
glanced ut the delicate white bread,
passed over her frame, but the proud
lip curlcd, and natural self-abnegation
was evident in the reply which declined
my offer.
"Thc contents Of the hask might sarc
q life-at least prolong it" she added,
somewhat bitterly.
closed the lid. "Iakc it and do as
you wish. On some future occasion, in
happier times, trust, will reclaim my
flask"
She took it and roSe-hcr heightened
color alone indicated her pleasure. The
glorious eyes were welling up in tears,
but all emotion was vigorously suppress
ed. She held forth her hand, which l
took md placed to my lips.
"Ntay God bless you And so, an &c.
roir." She mn toward her boat, paused
moment, and called me hack. "Do you
know nun in your troop named 1re-
ton2"
Certainly; the best man we have. :"
"Sir William Inns sometimes been
kind enough to send him to my manor
with provisions. Would You tell him,
from me, that il he will leave n basket
here inside tho cove. shall find it and
he greatly obliged. shall be here again
tho day after tomorrow. Adieu." And
with n kindly smile and wave Of her
hand, she darted for her skill, aud with
n few, well.pulled strokes Of her sculls,
had passed from my sight.
turned to rctrace my steps down tho
muantain, minus creel, fish, anil silver
flask. but endowed with higher respect
for womanhood than I had ever before
conceived.
Upon my return to quarters, | soon
discovered sld Trennery Ind not forgot
ten me. Ihal been made adjutant Of
tho detAchment-an oncrous and, in
these times, harrassiug position. Vast
quantities Of grain were pouring into
ireland cargo litter cargo Of flour and
Indian meal were arriving in Galway
from tho American relief committee, and
the distribution Of it devolved upon the
military, who had to escort it aud vouch
for its delivery. All this entailed great
amount OF work in our orderly.room
which ought to have belonged to the
quartermAster. general.
1t is common belief that tho object
OF lady's letter is to be found in the
postscript. Ihad some such revelation
In my mind when I sent for Ireton, who
,,ns iha rnzimenkal mystnrY.