The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-31

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sNo one but the priest They dursent"
These things are hard to bear" said,
soliloquizing 70 myself.
"Yez may well say so, sorr. ! could
stand my own part Of H. But one IL not
alone" said Pat, tears rolling down his
rough face There's me wife and child
ers that are dearer 10 me than my own
life. / cannot sorr, bear the thought OF
seeing thin starving and freezing by the
roadside ! have given mp my ears 10 save
thin. DO you blame me, sorrs'
"No, Pat" / said taking his hand in
mine. 'You are noble man 10 sacrifice
40 much for your family. May you receive
just reward"
Not long after my visit with Pat, Lord
waverland gave grand reception. The
suite OF rooms opening into each other
were brilliantly lighted Ny mother, as
sisted by Miss Everett. came into the
drawing room 10 receive the guests. My
mother had on black velvet dress trim
med with rich OIL lace, and wore the fami-
ly diamonds Miss Everett, also, was
dressed In black, but her only ornaments
were few flowers. The guests were re-
ceived and passed on 10 the hall.
When Lord Waverland entered the
room with two or three OF his companions,
he stood and gazcd at my mother and Miss
Everett moment then said.
Mon Dieu whom have we heres" max
Ing hooking bow TO them. My mother
did not quail beneath his scornful look,
but remained calm. Ills scorn changed to
admiration.
"Why Lady Waverland, you are indeed
n beauty, Where did you get your fine tot
letym he asked. IA he stood carelessly lean
ing against the broad mantel, looking at
my mother and Miss Everett with bold adj
miring eyes.
From my wardrobe. sir" said my
mother inspired with some of the indie
pcndence OF Miss Everett's courage.
Where r. the infant!' asked Lord Wa
verland, as he went to my mothers side.
81 see her goyerness Is here"
III came TO assist Lady waverland. sir"
said Miss Everett. as she took n step nearer
TO my mothers side.
Lord Waverland turned and walked
away but Il was evident that he had been
defeated IN something which he had in
tended. As he turned away ! followed.
He passed TO the club rom with his
friends. AS they entered the door the
count said:
~
eyes. and she has given my lady some OF
her overbearing nature. But I'll bring her
70 time yet. See II l don't This being
| cowed I'm my own house by a woman IL
more than will stand
hut those wild, reckless fellows were
quiet and well behaved throughout the
evening The old hall So long unused was
bright with light aud fragrant IA the sum
mer mir with flowers and verdure. The as-
sembled guests were In cheerful mood.
| The stringed instruments sent forth their
sweet melodious strains that wake the i'm
| pulses 20 new life. With hurrying feet
that longed TO echo back the melody of
music, youths and maidens sought their
places. swaying 10 and fro in the glad
ecstacy OF Joy and tenderness.
Sir Wren. with n beautiful lady on his
arm, formed part OF the brilliant throng.
When the dance ended he came 10 where ]
stood with Annie by my side.
my niece. Lady Irving said Sir Wren
as he presented the lady.
III will leave her 20 your care" he said
politely and walked away. Johnny
O'Rork, young man from n neighborine
estate, came 10 claim his promised dance
with Annie. Lady Irving begged To resi-
awhile: 40 we returned 10 the drawing
room 10 Join my mother and Miss Everett
After little general conversation
asked Lady Irwin: 10 play for us.
She seated herself al the piano and gave
us some grand music. While she was
playing watched Miss Everetts expires
sive face. The love OF music was passion
with her, and when, rs now, she heart
good music. Il seemed To thrill her very
soul. Soon Lady Irving was claimed as
partner, and was led back TO the hall.
went 20 Miss Everett, VINO refused al
partners and had remained by my moth
ers side during the evening. But seeing
her deep emotion said.
"You seem charmed with music"
ayes, Sir Lloyd, II l could always heal
such sweet strains OF music could banisi
evil thoughts and be content
"why, are you ever troubled with un
pleasant thoughtssn ! asked. you al
ways seem SO happy!'
Eyes, sir, | have temptations hard q
overcome. have often thought that pee
pie were like books Some charm, other
yex and annoy. / think Lady Irwin
would always charm me" she said. look
ing toward the hall where youth and beau
~ were making most attractive scene.
''Will you dance with mcyn i asked, OF
fering her my arm.
~ have never danced anything but ia
simple country dances she said, placin
her hand upon my arm. As we were pass
ing through the crowd heard some ON
say
'sTherc she II now! Fine airs che put
on for govcrness. ! wonder II she think
! she can associate with gentlefolks becaus
her mistress Is kind 70 herv" ! looked q
, my companions face. The glad light IN