Catoctin clarion., 1881-05-26

the old fellows heir, and, though he
has taken no notice Of us, he hasnt
abused us like the rest of the family.
I'll write at cnce, and propose your
paying him visit while am away"
"But he is little mad, s'nt he?' I
murmured doubtfully. "At least you
used to say so.
"a little eccentric" said Frank
"that's all. He does mt talk kindly
to his fellow-man, but his fellow wom-
an ought to be different being.
There was some dreadful unhappiness
about his sons death, and he shut
himself up and took to hating every
body, but he ought to have GOT over
that now 1t is ages since it alTtap-
pened."
Not altogether reassured, | begged
nv husband to consider his uncle 3
feelings on being unexpectedly ca led
upon 10 shelter not only a strange,
Young woman, but small boy and
bis nurse into the bargain.
"Oh. he II get used to it cried
Frank. to whom hls own bright idea
appeared the one thing feasible ut
will be great charity il yon rouse
him mp and induce him to take an in
terest in things There 1sA-you
can't 90 out with the Red Cross, my
poor child, bnt there s mission for
Won. am ,ure he only wants rons-
in =, aud he is certain to take to Won
I. shall expect to see him quite an
agreeable member Of society when |
return. You and he will be giving
parties and entertaining the neigh
horhood' -
tried to laugh, but did not sue
coed. However, Frank was prompt,
be wrote the letter and posted it forth
with. Bv the end Of the week ALI An.
swer arrived II was short enough
one line written langthwise across the
paper in cramped grabbed hand
III they mnst come, let them come
"FRAxc1s EYREroN "
"L4conic said Frank, land not
too enco raging; bnt there is no help
for it, Isa--no help" and | saw that
So this last evening comes. Frank
rises from his completed labor and
stretches his weary arms.
Our last evening, Isal" he says
sadly, as he comes over to me and
puts his arms round me, looking fix
edly into my face as though to i'm
press it more deeply on his memory.
"!Could'nt we wait one day more, v
I suggested coaxlngly-"just one, to
see yon off,
No." SAYS Frank decidedly, turn
inc his ewes from nv piteous gaze
II have written TO saw that you will
arrive to morr w night; and then, #
Won write at once, I shall hear from
Won before we sail. ! could ut leave
England witt out knowing that Won
were safely settled
So | submit to VIII It may be my
husband last command, and the
morrow sees our parting
When | come to myself, but one
Frank is left me, and he and | are
speeding rapidly to our new home;
nv eyes are red and swollen, and |
have the pale cheeks and uustrnng
feeling of a person who has cried her
self i'll. Fortunately we have no
companions. The Journey is a long
one across country with breaks and
frequent changes, and trains to be
caught, with only one minute to spare.
Fortunately | ain a good traveller
and it is we'll that | am forced to
cheek my grief and turn my mind to
other things. Little frank and are
both weary when we reach Slonghbn
ry, tae small unimportant station
where we must alisht | have no
maid with me; the child is old enough
for me to see after myself, so [ have
parted with nurse as q needless ex
pense.
He clngs to nv skirt, tired and
cross, as I collect our boxes, and, this
done, | turn to the porter and ask if
any carriage has been sent for us from
Eyreton Court.
carriage from Evretou Court,
ma am? Was it Eyreto, Court YOU
said?"
SAY it again, and again stare and
renetition of nv own words is ALL the