Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-10-03


that Lady Wayerland arranged that part
of the programme" said, looking at Stel-
la, who had enjoyed the exercises exceed
ingly.
eyes, Lloyd, l did that for your sake"
she said with smile Of satisfaction.
az can sec now" said the Colonel, THAI
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 jubileeI"
81 was just saying that thought they
could beat tho Americans in enthusiasm"
answered the Colonel.
II see England is beginning to complain
of America for sending aid to the Irish,"
] said, looking over the evening papers.
at would be strange indeed If 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 republic
can government. II has been thorn in
her side ever since she drank of the bitter
waters of defeat at Yorktown and New
Orleans England never makes any COM
plants about the forty million dollars
year that is coming from the Irish Ameri-
cans to help to support landlordism in Ire
land"
Ii.
"How Is that!"
II have the statement given for the
truth" said the Colonel sit is established
on reports taken from the different bank
ing houses in America. 1t is stated that
the New York banks alone forward TWEEN
ty-five million dollars a year of individual
contributions from Irish Americans. We
grumble at our taxes for paying the inter
est on our public debt, but that is only
forty-eight millions, while these people
pay a selfimposed 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
landph
"a voluntary tax of forty millions ayear
paid by American citizens TO support and
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 IL is TO support
it, said Sir Wren. "Thc British govern
ment il always on the side OF slavery when
the final pinch comes. Landlordism is on
ly another form of slavery"
uI ooh hcra Mann ~ said Annia hopdinr
Sir Wren 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
anything" said Sir Wren, laughing
co. did you know we were all to 60 to-
Blue Ridge to spend Christmas" asked
after reading my packet of letters.
That was key for new theme of dis
cussion Since the Colonel was wounded
we had not made any arrangements for
the comm holidays. We were all very
glad to accept the invitation.
"There will be some lively debates at
the dinners and receptions" said Sir
Wren, "for Cordelia will never limit her
circle Of friends for political effect"
On Christmas eve a merry party met at
Blue Ridge. After being shown to our
rooms and making ourselves presentable,
we passed down to the drawing-room
where we were welcomed by the Duke Of
Melvorne and his lovely wife. We were
presented to Mrs. Haynes, an elderly lady,
who had a kind, mothcrly face, with
strongly marked features; but they were
so nicely blended and harmonized by pa
thence and sympathy, that we were attract
ed to her at once.
But what was our surprise at 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 mother! How came you here"
"I sent for her." sold the Duchess. 81
knew YOU could not spend your holidays
with her in America so l sent for her to
spend them here with you. had just re-
ceived word from Mr.. and Mrs. Lollard
that they would be in London before
Christmas, when we received your mes
sage saying that you were wounded. l
sent message Immediately TO the IIol-
lards asking them To call on Mrs. Haynes
and to invite her to join them on their
voyage; and, also sent a 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 q long alb
senee.
''lt's my Christmas gift to you, Colonel
Haynes" answered the Duchess. II was
a characteristic feature of her life to do
something to make others happy, in the
most unexpected way and at an unexpect-
ed time.
at was rather tedious waiting" said
Mrs Haynes, 81 have been he week"
"But, Colonel, you viii r .On my sci
fshness." said the Duchess. ~ have had
so much pleasure in my quiet visit with
your mother, that l am almost sorry the
week Was SO short"
The conversation soon became general
Melvorne was in high spirits with his
family" as he Familiarity called us. An
mic seemed shy and embarrassed; but
through Stella's thoughtfulness she was
soon talking ct her case with Mrs Haynes.
~ almost felt that | was personally ac-
qusinted with you, Lady Wayerland,"
said Mrs. Haynes, addressing Stella, while
she was gently eoaxing Myrtle 70 her side.
"Mr. and Mrs. Lollard were very pleasant
companions and gave ne vivid descrip.
tions OF you all on our voyage"
I'VE had most delightful Journey to-
Gether in California and Colorado They