New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-09

triumph: If OF give ye welcome from the Cover
nor AM the ould ledy will We Gomez
FAITH said the Major with doubtful smiie'
'Roightp shrcked the young gentleman, and
threw pair of skates into the Major dcgeart: lie
was in after them at "a a DGGnd' Dfoi'0 10 'i''
Black Root Pool, Gay, lie sald. =,
The Major shook the reins and away tney went
what is it, at all 2 asked the Major.
sPull M at Murphy's sbcheen, said Jack, ana re;
turned no other answer. But there was vera oil
hidden meaning in the wink with which this order
was accompanied. -. -, 49,,
The shebccn arrived at Jack leapt down, ana
staggered in with Save all here
.Its view for breakun' the boys hearts Mrs.
Morphy,' said Jack. Me own is sore WIN yL you
Sixteen takes fone leps these tonnes says she
in allusOn to Jacks age
Jack beckoned her on one SIDE. ana spoke 10
her for moment in a serious whisper. -,
'Shamus' said she with twinkle Ill hcr eye, NC
fetching the clothes line.
Shalnus. like wcll-tralncd husband 0DeSed.
'Ye won't tell said Jack. ~
Not a synnable, be thin five Grasses said Mrs
Murphy. , -
clothcs-line to the Major reascended into the dog,
cart, nodded in friendly fashion to Shanils ana
his wife, and requested his companion 10 uiHc on.
The mystied Major obcycd. In the course OF q
miles drive they came upon the Black Root PO0l,
and Jack began to screw on his skates.
The ice is not safe here said the Major
Maybe know that Jack replied.
Don't be foolipg with me, Jack, said poor
Geoghaghan who, was scarcely ever known to be
angry with anybody. :. oo,,o.o;,,os 4bo
sra9Stest respondeG 0 Jack scncntoasy By
this time his skates firmly bound. Shell
stand, won't shcr said Jack, with sldeway nod
Like stone said the Major
Then said Jack taking oft his overcOat and
cumbrously descending from the dogcart, Hollow
me, an fetch the clothes-line with You.
The first faint idea of Jacks plot dawncd upon
the Majors mind.
The overcoat'll he dry said Jack an there's
whiskcy in the bottle, an it's only half mile
home .
That's true, too said the Major descending
Master Jack having secured end of the
clothes-line about his chest, gave the other into
the Majors hands. and went upon the ice. 1t
cracked beneath him, and before he had gone
twenty yards it gave way with crash ana a
splash The Major hauled, and Jack came in split
ting the thin ice before him, and pulling and blow
ing like grampus lie seized his rescuers hand
and scrambled TO the bank.
In 20 90" he shouted. Don't keep me here TO
catch me death"
What 2 cried the Major
Now, how do We think We could save me lolfe
from drowning without wet thread on you p in
Quired the yOungster. -.
The Major grasped the situation, but stood awhile
regarding Jack ruefully.
In ye 60 the young gentleman cried again.
'Begorra.' said the Major, slowly stripping OF
his coat and standing in his Shirt sleeves there's
nothing else for it,
And with that, once moro taking up the end OF
the rope he jumped in. and emerged breathess.
Jack was already in the dogcart. ana was stIhg-
Cling into his overcUat Luckily for the harmless
fulnent of this truly Irish enterprise heavy outer
garments were the fashion. Each buttoned himself
to the chin and each took great gulp OF whiskey.
Then the Major, with sense OF humor to Keep hun
warm touched up the mare. and away they ratified:
What's to become of the clOthcs-GneT asked
the Major. e..
'Shamus is 20 come down to the pool and hiring it
home with him. said Jack with his teeth chattering.
Jack, said the Major atlectionately I've an
English note for five pounds on me somewhere, and
it's yours, me boy, tor this DAYS work.
Me teeth are like castancts' Jack responded.
Drive on for the love of Heaven! But I'm game
to take the paper. Major an think deserve it!
1 think We DO, replied the Major.