The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-08-09


O'Brien, an uncle of the ''gossoon.
met him on the road a. II by accident.
Hello Patsy. he said. ''tis hard
road to travel In bare feet"
Faith II Is uncle" replied the boy
'.and more by rayson ! stepped ON a
scythe two days ago and nearly cut the
fut of Nv me-"
As he said this he held up the band
aged foot for O'Brien's inspection.
BE gor. It's might bad cut" said
Bricn. Come you down to my place
tonight and I'll put pitch plaster on
it-that's the Elegant remedy for cut.
SO IL Is"
II will that. uncle. and thank you
koindly; but mustn't be thrampin',"
the boy replied. preparing TO move on.
'.Hould on; what's your hurryP"
asked Brien. stopping him.
I'm on n message" replied Patsy.
''Who forp"
..She tould me not tell" answered
the boy. simply.
Thin I'll bate you can tell where
you're goin'. and who STINT you. Is II to
Maurice McDermottp"
"Ananln answered Patsy. doggedly.
"Ahai and it's from Kathleen Lynch,
me bould bouchal."
.Anani" replied the boy again.
"Whin did you tasht sugar plums.
Patsyp" Bricn asked after a moments
silence. The boys eyes cleaned greed
lily as he answered:
And where would get money for
sugar plumsP"
Would you like somep"
''Av coorse would. DO you think
Tn ravingp"
Then tell me where and whin he's
to meet her. and I'll give you thru
penny Bit" As he said this. Brien held
the tiny silver piece temptingly on the
end of his middle finger. Patsy hest
tated for a moment. and Brian leisure
ly proceeded to replace the money in
his pocket.
Gimme It," said the boy holding
out his grimy little hand.
DO you tell me firshtp"
mo. I'll tell you afther-you name
70 deludher me"
"Indade / don't Patsy darlin'--here
Il L." Bricn handed the coin 10 the
boy. who bit II TO test its genuiness. and
then put ii In his mouth.
''Arrah. who's thatPr he said. point
ing down the road. Brian turned 10
look In the direction in which bis
nephew pointed, and the moment he
did SO Patsy started of like hare in
the opposite direction. The boy made
q gallant run for it. but Brien soon
overlook him.
you thafe of the worruldt' he ex-
claimed. taking the youngster by the
back OF the neck and shaking him.
II was only freckenin' you. " asserted
the unblushing Patsy.
II have mind TO break you neck by
way of no harrum.n responded the now
iratc uncle.
Patsy then told all about the message.
that tho young couple were to meet
that night, and with a parting kick rs
q reminder TO him to keep his mouth
tightly closed. the boy was allowed to
depart.
That night the lovers met, but an
hour earlier than the conspirators en-
pected.
"Oh. my own Maurice. " sighed Kath-
leen. why will you mix yourself In
those terrible plotsP / live in daily
dread that you will be taken away
from me. and, and-oh, i can not say
It,"
THAT isn't Mt all like brave Irish
girl. Kathleen" replied Maurice; 1--WE
should be prepared to sacrifice some.
thing for dear ould Erin"
After little further conversation
Kathleen returned to the house, Maurice
remaining for a time. for fear of some
one reporting the meeting to the
"Squireen."
He had sat there perhaps five minutes.
when he was surprised by the sound OF
Lynch's voice behind him.
so you meet my daughter. you
blackguard:" was the salutation.
Maurice sprang TO his feet and as
sumed defensive attitude. but did not
answer.
II warned you to kape away from mt
and mine, )" continued Lynch, who had
beeen drinking.
BE quiet man. you're drunk" re-
Joined Maurice.
Without word Lynch drew a re-
volver. leveled II at McDermott's
breast, and In the next moment bullet
went crushing into the Young mans
heart. Springing several feet into the
air. he fcll forward on his face and
died without groan.
Half an hour late three stealthily-
moving figures entered the dell from as
many different points. and began eau
tiously to close In on solitary oak
tree. They arrived mt their objective
point almost simultaneously. each
wearing crepe mask.
That little divil desayved me-" said
Bricn; there's no thrace OF thin nc ALL
at all. nor hasn't been"
AT this moment Donahoe stumbled