The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-11
saw such . eco Of humanity before; and 50


means liberty. How beautiful and appro-
pirate II was to see those children. heard
that Lady Waverland arranged that part
Of the programme" said, looking ut Stel-
ID, who had enjoyed the exercises exceed
ingly.
eyes, Lloyd, did that for your sake, I"
she said with smile of satisfaction.
III can sec now" said the Colonel, shat
England may rob, enslave, imprison and
even kill the Irish, but the true, the living
sentiment is beyond her reach. This feel
ing came to the front to-day, rejoicing In
this victory and demanding fuller liberty"
Sir Wren and Annie joined us as we en-
tered the hall door.
"well, Fred" said Sir Wren, show do
you like an Irish jubilee"
''I was Just saying that thought they
could beat the Americans In enthusiasm"
answered the Colonel.
~ see England is beginning to complain
OF America, for sending aid to the Irish"
I said, looking over the evening papers.
ait would be strange indeed IL she did
not ind fault" said the Colonel. But
Americans will have no trouble of con-
science on that score. They remember but
too well how England assisted the South
during the years of our rebellion. There Is
no doubt In the average American mind,
but that England, as nation, would have
rejoiced In the destruction of our republi-
can government. II hos been thorn in
her side ever since she drank Of tho bitter
waters Of defeat at Yorktown and New
Orleans. England never makes any COM
plants about the forty million dollars q
year that Is coming from the Irish Ameri-
cans to help to support landlordism in Ire
land"
Forty millionsp' exclaimed Stella
"How Is that,"
81 have the statement given for this
truth" said the Colonel at Is established
on reports taken from the different bank
ing houses In America. It Is stated that
the New York banks alone forward twen-
ty-five million dollars year Of individual
contributions from Irish Americans. We
grumble ut our taxes for paying the inter
est on our public debt, but that Is only
forty-eight millions, while these people
pay sclf-imposed tax Of forty millions a
year to help their poor relatives in Ireland
to pay rent to the British landlords. Can
we wonder that they are anxious to see
landlordism crushed out of their father
landy"
"A voluntary tax Of forty millions year
paid by American citizens to support and
pamper British landlordism! The paradox
Of the nineteenth century is worthy of orr
serious thoughts"
''That Is wonderful fact! But It Is
quite different thing to be sending aid
to defeat slavery from what 1t is to support
it," said Sir Wren. "The British govern
ment is always on the side OF slavery when
the final pinch comes. Landlordism Is on
ly another form Of slavery"
look here, papa" said Annie, handing
Sir Wren a paper. "See how Punch has
pictured Gladstone, Parnell and Salisbury,
rs three wizards asking when shall we
three meet AGAIN."
Punch always sees the comical side Of
said Sir Wren, laughing.
20, did you know we were all to go to
Blue Ridge to spend Christmas9" l asked
after reading my packet of letters.
That was key for new theme Of dis
cussion. Since the Colonel was wounded
the.comin holidays. We were all very
glad to accept the invitation.
"There will be some lively debates at
tuo TcCcpLlOHS balu GlE
Wren, 'for Cordelia will never limit her
circle Of friends for political effect"
On Christmas eve merry party met ut
Blue Ridge, After being shown to our
rooms and making ourselves presentable,
we passed down to the drawing-room
where we were welcomed by 1.-THE Duke Of
Melvorne and his lovely wife. We were
presented to Mrs. Haynes, IN elderly lady,
who had kind, motherly face, with
strongly marked features but they were
20 nicely blended and harmonized by pr
ience and sympathy, that we were attract-
ID to her ut once.
But what was our surprise ut seeing the
Colonel when he came into the room,
throw his arms about her neck and kiss
ing her on lips and brow exclaim:
20, my motheri How came you here"
ct sent for her." said the Duchess. II
knew you could not spend your holidays
with her In America so sent for her to
spend them here w.sh you. / had just re-
ceived word from Mr.. and Mrs. Lollard
that they would be In London before
when we received your mes
sage saying that you were wounded. I
sent a message Immediately to the Lol-
lards asking them to call on Mrs. Haynes
md to invite her to join them on their
voyage; and, I also sent q message to your
mother to-be my guest and meet you
here"
"Well, this is a royal SURPRISE" said the
Colonel, looking with loving eyes on the
face Of his mother, after such o long abb
sence.
"It's my Christmas gift to you, Colonel
answered the Duchess. 1t was
D characteristic feature Of her life to do
to make others happy, in the
most unexpected way and at an unexpect-
cd time
ut was rather tedious waiting" said
Mrs. Haynes, II have been he q week"
"But, Colonel, you will = .on my sell
said the Duchess. ~ have had
30 much pleasure in my quiet visit with
your mother, that am almost sorry the
week was 20 short"
The conversation soon became general.
Melvorne was in high spirits with his
family" a. he familiarly called us. An
ME seemed shy and embarrassed; but
through Stella's thoughtfulness she was
soon talking at her ease with Mrs. Haynes.
II almost felt that was personally nc
quainted with you, Lady Waverland,"
said Mrs. Haynes, addressing Stella, while
she was gently coaxing Myrtle to her side.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lollard were very pleasant
and gave me vivid descrip-
lions of you all on our voyage"
I'VE had q most delightful Journey to-
gether in California and Colorado. They
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