The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-08-10

DrOuRnL Dack Lne Smiles TO Mlfld1n' 5 Lace,
and Uncle Earles blessing settled like a
holy benediction on their heads. For
gotten were all the shadows and gloom
of All Saints in the well wishes and God
speeds showered after them as they started
for their home near the mines.
Arthur had invested what money he had
in buying shares, under the supervision of
his uncle, who had great experiences in this
matter, and who owned much mining stock.
He was not going to the mines as laborer,
but sent IN the interests Of the company
he resolved to be faithful, aud hoped to rise
10 positions of more Importance, and double
and treble his finances
And when this was accomplished he
would leave the mining districts and retire
to comfort and happiness in some beautiful
home near the sea, as his uncle had done.
Then Miriam should be happy in her elegant
home, and newell he would be the proud
est, happiest husband in England.
Together the happy couple planned the
future, as they occupied the pleasant, quiet
compartment carrying them to Bradford.
'sThat seems a koinde of happy omen,
thought unused Peggy, watching the sun
shine checker the dancing shadows at her
feet "Koinde o. happy, but me heart is
broken for a. that" and she wrapped her
withered hands in her linen apron and
crept along stealthily toward the Hall.
"But the swate misthress ls boun' to
have love and guide thratement where
she's goin', an that's more than she would
win from the masther, the darlint."
Through the clustering oaks she passed
in fear of being seen by Sir Rupert, not
withstanding he was pretty sure to stay in
L. oLo %1,1 Of he
day. can conscience makes towards av
through the shrubbery like some guilty
thing bound for friendly covert.
Poor old Peggy! She had parted with
all that was left her to love of the proud
family which had known her as house
keeper for years.
The bonnie brown hair that Ancil had
| praised so much had grown white in the
service Of the great Hall.
She dragged herself into the servants
quarters, where old A1cil was waiting
down, moaning and rocking herself to ane
fro in the extravaganza manner of bel
countrywomea, expressing her inconsolable
grief. Ancll said nothing, but his beard
ed lip quivered as he slipped his ale, an6
looked at his wife.
Sir Rupert, feeling weary and somewhat
indisposed, had his dinner served in his
own apartments, and never did James
serve at a quieter hour.
Sir Rupert said but a word or two, anC
those were low monosyllables; the serv
ants, knowing Of Miriam's fight, went
steathily about their several duties, as il
they feared the very walls would cry out
and impicate them
James came and went like thief fearing
detection, and whenever his master looked
his way he grew pale with fear; but as Sin
Rupert asked no questions he was gla6
that the revelation had not been his tx
make, and that the austere father re
manned in ignorance as yet Of his daugh
ter's fight and subsequent marriage.
sOhl the disclosure" muttered he, as ht
came down stairs with the trencher, and hi
shivered in anticipation of the morrow.
CHAPTER K
'sHowly motherl an we'll put it of til
the crack o. doom If we can," Peggy ejacu
lated later when Sir Runert had re