The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-06-17
A BRAVE IRISH BOY.
A Story Of Kentucky

story Of Kentucky
In the month Of May. 1864. boy of
fifteen, with a small bundle under his
arm, might have been seen walking
YEARLY over rough Kentucky road
His hair was brown, his eyes were gray,
and there was eood-humored express
sion on his broad Celtic face, for our
hero was and Irish boy. who had gone
out into the world to seek his fortune.
Where will sleep to night?" thought
Pat Roach, for that was his name Last
night slept on the ground, and it's stiff
was this morning"
At this moment his eyes fell upon
large and imposing mansion, on little
eminence to the right
Maybe they'll let me sleep in the
barn." he thought. anyhow, I'll give
them the chance
He turned into the front gate and
walked ito the front door and knock
ed, for there was no bell
The door was opened by colored wo-
man.
well, child, what do You want?" she
asked, not unkindIy.
"Can you let me sleep in the barn."
asked Pat.
"What does the boy want, Chloe?"
asked a young lady who had just enter
ed the broad hall.
He wants to sleep in the barn, Miss
Jennie"
The young lady came forward and
looked pleasantly at the boy.
What is your name" she asked.
"Pat Roach, Miss"
"Where are you goingY
'To seek my fortune, Miss"
Haven't you a home"
Eyes, Miss, but there's more of us
than father can keep, and I'm the old
est. So I'm goin' out for myself"
where did you sleep last night?"
"On the ground"
THAT was pity. You didn't enjoy
it. did you?n
Not much, answered Pat, Struggling
his shoulders. "But it was cheaper
II suppose you haventmuch money!"
said the young lady smiling.
"Not cent, Miss"
Have you had any supper"
Eyes, Miss, Eve had a cracker"
"You must still be hungry"
"Try me and see" said Pat drolly.
81 WILL" said the young lady, smiling.
"Chloe, take this boy into the kitchen
and give him a good supper"
And may sleep in the barn after
ward. MissY
mo, but you may sleep in the house.
Chloe let him occupy the little back
room on the second floor Thank YOU,
Miss, said Pat gratefully. at will be
q fine thing to sleep in areal bed agar"
Chloe was well disposed TO second the
benevolent intentions of her young mis-
tress. She gave Pat the best meal he
had eaten for months, and drew out the
boys story, which Pat was quite ready
TO tell. In return she told the boy that
the estate was owned by Mrs. Stanton.
and her daughter, who were left wealthy
by the late Mr. Stanton, who had died
during the last year Besides herself
there was a man-servant, but he was ~
ing sick with fever.
you'd better hire me-" suggested
Pat, "whilc he's sick"
''fou can't do mans work, chile"
"Try me and see" said Pat. II can
ate mans supper, anyhow
You're right there, honey" said
Chloe, showing her teeth
A little after eight O'Clock, Pat, being
fadgued with his long tramp. went TO
bed and was soon fast asleep. Mrs.
Stanton and her daughter sat in n room
ON the second floor, one working and
the other reading aloud. when the
daughter approaching the window de-
serted to her alarm, company Of
men. ten in number, approaching the
house
At this time It was not uncommon for
small rowing bands. passing ,hemselye,
oil as Confederate soldiers. but really
only robbers, intent upon plumber. 10
scour the country, forcing their entrance
into lonely houses, and carrying Of
whatever Of value they found.
Now il happened that Mrs. Stanton.
who had recently received a large pay.
ucnb Hau no lcSs IMAM Two thousand
dollars in Northern greenbacks in her
house, aud these she feared would be-
discovered in ransacking the house and
carried oil This money was uppermost
IN her mind and that Of her daughter.
"What shall we do with the money.
Jcnnic" she asked in tone of distress
"Where can we hide itPn
II know Of no safe place. The house
will be thoroughly searched"
but can't afford TO lose it." said
Mrs. Stanton in dismay,
Give Il TO me, mother | have
thought OF way Of saving II. There
may be some risk about L but il NAV
do"
From bureau drawer the mother
took a roll Of large bills and with from.
bling hands delivered it to her daughter
"What are you going to do, Jenniep;
II will tell you afterwards. Now
there Is no time.
The young lady summoned Chloe
briefly explained her purpose, and pro.