New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-26
AN IRISH ROMANCE.
PART I.-MIDDAY.


men ami women-a motley group tnat aG' Innf
MN gled itself WITH and was lost in another ino9
ley group that had come t. meet IT, ooIn Oh TL.on
united their efforts to mako as much dln anu cou-
fusion as possible. Out through the door OF the
stuffy little terminus whose atmosphere was unc
pleasantly tainted with the mlhgleu 9 2 .p ~.
smoke oil coal-dust and stale beer IRON the
neighboriug refreshment-bar. the thrOng pushed
its way, and, quickly separating, went lts Varl,
GUS courses: part OF ~ up tne n.' s.eep "1 ~
close crowded lodgings rather than to such an
abode of bliss; while the other part faced Tor ne
broad strand and the open sea- now blinking, gilt-
terinR aud seemingly INC tionless under the yellow
rays of the sun. 5000,
The heat had scorched up every hing scorch-
able ont of doors The roads were thick with dust
the houses had u baked sandy appearance tho
awnings that here and there hung over shop win
dows had long ago given up all pretence 70 co!Qr
and resigned themselves to their hueless tate the
cliffs looked drab, and the sloping helds ABOVE
them had paled to the fantest possible shade or
green. ,.. "a % all nm
pearances doing very well indeed. The visitors
which had poured in from the nelehDorlhg c9un-
ties of Limerick Tlppeiary MeXiOrn, anu I nIi,
abroad and. all Needless OF the possibility OF sun
stroke. were in search of that enjoyment to be
derived from q plunge in the sea.
Brawny-legg bathing women, in the shortest
permissible blue flannel petticoats. with colcred
haDdkerchiefs tied under their chlns; bathlng-men
-hue gaunt fellows. whose sunburned sklns ana
sem-pcturesQue dress might lead one 10 mistake
them, il well out of earshot of their brogue. for
Neapolitan sailors; bathers OF both sexes IN yarl
Gus stages of dress and undress; hocks OF chinren
whose faces betrayed the fear of an ineyltable
dip groups of boys, with towels lung round then
shoulders; all we're busy on the strand H. hOoo,
likewise alive to the business of the hour ana
was nlled with various groups passing 10 ana
from the sea- all in high spirits as became Them Oh
such morning and in such place Some OF the
bathing.women dripping all over with SAT- spray
-amphibious creatures that reminded one Vi ugy
mermads--had ventured thus far from what
seemed their natural element to solicit custom.
CARTS loaded with barrels of sea wafer. en- route Tor
Browns Baths wet by, splashing their Driny con-
tents as they passed; young ladies IN neghge cos
tuu es with stiff dripping locks on their snouluers,
hastened home to perform toilets when IL was
fondly hoped would made sad havoc on male hearts
ere the day was done; knot of ecclesiastc Al stu
dents a section of humanity with which the place
abounds in souched hats and suits OF shining Ill.
fitting black cloth, sauntered with lounginS galt
TOW ard the storm Wall; - half dozen 0onkeys.
ready sadded. waited for hire. tortured meanwhile
by swarms OF flies, which all the efforts OF thelr
nymble tails and ears unable to keep at bay
q few medical Students rather seedy Otaspect stoou
nj the door of try's Hotel a woman with BASKET
of ginger beer, cakes. and apples. which, by the
way of npartng an appearance OF freshness TO-
she occasionally rubbed In the corner oil her apron,
that had previously wiped her face, invited the
public to take the sweets she. as the medium OF
the gods on the present occasion, had provided tor
them: aud ragged mendlcant sang popular
son0 In n voice cracked as his own brain to mad
dening accom- panment of one stringrd fiddle.
While these various figures filled the street, TWO
ladies "miVht have been seen to issue from the
u
houses on the terrace They were both the wives
of strong farmers in the County Iipperary;
matrons ample of FORM Hord OF face. and with all
that self. satisfied bearing that comfortable clrcnm-
stances warrant 10 the fortunate individuals they
surround. They had had an early dip at seven IN
the morning, had taken halt-pint or sea-water
each to gain an appetite and promote digestion,
had breakfasted comfortably and were now ready
TO enjoy themse YES for the remainder OF the day.
Mrs. Casey the elder of the matrons by couple
of years was clad in all the bravery of purple silk
dress remarkably vouminous and much given to
rustng the pride and beauty of her wardrobe
Her coarse good -natured.loOkin face was crowned
with an Arrangement that looked like a bouquet Of
muslin roses the predOmindting color OF which was
scarlet. A thick gold chain hung over the wide
extent OF her BOSOM and ending IN two little shiny
rivulets at that part of her dress called by cour
tesy the waist. She clutched her paraSol Win Il
grip that beOkened strength If not grace Tho
lady who bore her company was her SISTER MIS-
Kennedy, and was not less 9orgeOusly attlred.
Mary said Mrs. Casey is young Farrell among
them gents at Fry's door =
between her eyes and the sun, and took glance
in the direction mentioned. Her sister stared
stra ght before her. If her dignity forbade her TO
ascertain for herself The information she desired
Not bit of him. replied Mrs. Kennedy, in a
mellow Tpperary brVgue: There's two OF them
Dublin chaps and young traney from hilscantlan,
that they say is going to the bad entirely-an such
decent mother as OWNS him. an John Joseph
Burke an Michael Francis Blaney,; an shure it's
early for them to be standing round the hoteldo
this morning afore the people
The Blaneys might keep their son at home, an
let him attend to his fathers business stead
@, irving to make a doctor of min not even priest
itself would satisfy them, but they must make
doctor of him. if you plase.' said Mrs Casey. with
little asperlty.
Small blame to them for that same replied the
other lady AN as it is for priests shuIe it's too
many of EN- there are an there's not half as much
Thought about having one OF em In the family as
there used There's the Nc rees, to me own certain
knowledge an because their son Johnny was made
q doctor the other day they won't speak to their
neighbours the Murphys, whose son was ordained
ak months ago an family good rs the other
any day .,a d0o,or l. o,,v.v. osot,.mar
an goes into good society," said Mrs Casey, giving
the smallest perceptlbe toss to her head, and
clutching her parasoliwith new air of dignity.
All then, Catherine. have more sense replied
Mrs Kennedy. on whom these subtle signs of the
spirit OF Pride were by 10 means lost. i know
Won are thinking Of Pat ARIEL when you say that
but he's not a member Of your family yet an
maybe never will be, though your daughter Maggie
As match for i'm any day. an good ,enough for the
likes of him, after her elegant cdecation In the
convent for three years
You may well say that, said Mrs Casey AN the
money it cost me is beyond me reckoning, with all
them sextras that her father never knew of an
which Mother st. John put in q separate bill
shuro no ono would believe it OILY meself. But
as the Mother says. twas not thrown away on her,
for she plays the Plana as well az any lazy IN te
heard u finer executor-thats his very word
though he heard them foreign players that are said
TO make the piana SPEAK, out at Rome, an shure
the priest wouldn't sin his soul with lie
'Nevera bit Of him; but talk Of any one-here
he comes himself!
So it is, an Pm glad to see him. for he'll have
all the news of the town for us
Father O'keeffe dark eyed dark com
p,exoned friar, who spent tine greater part of the
summer months 10 TramOre and whose society was
much in request by the wives and daughters OF the
ebopkeepcrs and farmers who visited tho place.
He had al avs the freshest gossip the tip of his
tongue, sometimes favored with the iaintest spice
of scandal, which rendered his conversational
powers additionally paataDle to his patronesscs.
lie was always ready to breakfast. picnic dine, or
SUP with such hosts and hostesses as Providence
cast In his way the mere respectable, or IN other
words, the richer, the better and IN return be
acted as chaperon to their daughters, walked with
the matrons the Doneraile, played cards with
their husbands and distributed unlimited
supply of smiles to all with whom he came Ia con-
facf