The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-15
pA11Y T1AEsR1CHMoND VA SUNDAY DECEMBER To- 1880

4uN fOhlA l.
~ Ine dryest ain most formal TERMS But
this letter did not even see. 10 would scarce
DO pleasant reading. for Mr.. Henry felt he
had his wife behind biin for once, and oh
served, on tho day il was dispatched, he had
a very gratifed expression.
Things went better now In tho family,
though It could scarce be pretended they
went well. There was now at least no mis-
conception. there was kindness upon all sides.
and believe my patron and his wife might
aeain have drawn together II he could but have
pocketed his pride, and she forgot what was
the ground OF alb her breeding on another
man 1t is wonderful how private thought
leaks out: IL is wonderful to me now how we
should all have followed the current OF her
sentiments; and though she bore herself qui'
city. and had a very even disposition, yet we
should have known whenever her fancy ran
10 Paris. And would not any one have
thought that my disclosure must have rooted
I'D that idOli | think there Il the devil 10
women; all these years passed. never a sight
Of the man. little enough kindness 70 remein.
her fbv al accouncD even while she had him.
the notion Of his death intervening, his heart
less rapacity laid bare TO her: that all should
not do. and she must still keep the best place
IN her heart for this accursed fellow Is n
thing to make a plain nan rage. had never
much natural sympathy for the passion OF
love. but this unreason in my patrons wife
dsgusted me outright with thewhole matter.
remember checking maid because she
sung some bairniy kicksliaw while my mind
was thus engaged; aud my asperity brought
about nv ears the enniity Of all the pettlcoats
about the house. Of which / rocked very lit
lie but il amused Mr. Henry, who rallied
ne much upon our joint mpopularity. IL ~
strange enough flor ny O''n mother was Ger
tainly one Of the salt OF the earth. and ms
Aunt Dickson. who paid my fees at the uni.
yersity. a very notable woman, but ! have
never had much liberation for the fepiale
sex. possibly not much understanding and
being far from bold man ! baye ever
summed their company Not only do see
no cause to regret this diflldence in myself,
but have invariably remarked the most nn
happy CONSEQUENCES follow those who were
less wise 50 much ! thought proper 10 sci
down. lest / show myself unjust to Mrs
Henry And. besides. the remark arose nat
urally, on a reperusal OF the letter, which was
the next step In these affairs. and reached me
TO my sincere establishment, by private
hand. some week or 50 after the departure OF
the last messenger
lLettet from Col Burke Iafterward chevalierl
to Mr. MackeIlarl
"TRoyEs ~ CHAMPAGNE,
July II. l1j6
"MY DEAR SR-You will doubtless DO sur
prised to receive communication from one
30 little known 70 You but on the occasion /
had the good fortune TO rencontre you at
Durrisdeer remarked you for a young man
Of a solid gravity Of character. a qualiiica-
ton which profess admire and revere next
to natural genius or the bold chivalrous spirit
Of the soldier was besides interested in the
noble family which you have the honor to
serve or TO speak more by the book to be tile
humble and respected friend Of and con
versation had the pleasure 10 have with you
very early in the morning has remained much
upon my mind.
being the other day IN Paris, on visit
from this famous city where | AIN in gafri-
son, | took occasion 10 inquire your name
(Which profess had forgoti at my friend.
the master Of J., and fair opportunity
occurring, | write 10 inform you Of whats
new
"The master Of B. iHhen We had last
some talk OF him together was In receipt, a.
think then told you, Of a highly advan-
tageOus pension on the Scots fund liepext
received a company, and was soon after ad-
vancCd 10 a regiment of his own My dear
sir. do not offer 10 explain this circum-
stance, any more than why ! myself, who
have rid at the right hand Of princes, should
be fubbed off with pair of colors and sent
to rot in a hole at the bottom OF the province
Accustomed as ] am 10 courts, cannot but
feel it is no atmosphere for plain soldier.
and could never hope 70 advance by sim
liar means, even could stoop % endeavor.
But our friend ha, a particular aptitude TO
succeed by the means of ladies', and If all be-
true that have heard, he enjoyed a ismar's-
able protection. 1t is Ike this turned against
him, for when had tie honor to shake him
by the hand, he was but newly released from
the Bastlle, where he had been cast on a
sealed letter, and, though now released, la,
both lost his regiment and his pension. My
dear sir, the loyalty OF plain lrishman will
ultimately succeed ia the place OF craft as J
an sure a gentleman Of your probity will
agree.
"Now, Sir, the master is a man whose gen
Jus admire beyond expression. and, besides.
be is my friend. but thought a little word
Of this revolution in bis fortunes would not
come amiss, for in my opinion the mans des
perate lie spoke when | saw him Of a
trip 20 India eyhither | am myself ia some
hope of accompanying my illusiriOus coun.
tryman, Mr. Lally, but for this he would
require (as ! understood more money than
was readily at his command. You may have
heard a military proyerb slat il is good
thing to make a bridge Of gold to "A flying en-
emyi trust You will take my meaning
and ] subscribe myself, with proper respect
to my Lord Durrisdoor, 20 his son, and TO
the beauteous Mrs Durie, my dear sir, your
obcdient humble servant,
FRANCIS BURKE"
This missive I carried at once 10 Mr.
Henry; and think there was but one
thought between the two Of us-that it had
come a week too late. made haste to send
an answer to Col Burke, in which begged
him. If he should see the master, 10 assure
him his next Messenger would be attended TO-
But with all my haste was not in time 10
avert what was impending, the arrow had
been drawn, il must now ly. | could almost
doubt the power Of Providence and certainly
his will to stay the issue OF events; aud il is
a strange thought how many Of us had been
storing up the elements Of this catastrophe,
for how long time and with how blind an
ignorance Of what VIC did
CHAPTER VIII.
THE MASTER or BALLANTRAE RETURNS TO
DJRRiSDEERs
~sA,-s>---se RON the coming
N.s.55se,.SsA Of the cnlnncLs let.