The Forrest City times., 1890-10-11

estate, came to claim his promised dance with Annie. Lady Irving begged to rest awhile; 90 VIC returned to the drawing room to join my mother and Miss Everett. After a little general conversation l asked Lady Irving to play for us She seated herself at the piano and gave tis some grand music. While she was playing watched Miss Everett's cxpres sive face. The love of music was passiou with her, and when, as now, she heard good music, 1t seemed to thrill her very soul Soon Lady Irving was claimed Sy q partner, and was led back to the hall I went to Miss Everett, who refused ali partners and had remained by my moth ers side during the evening, But seeing her deep emotion l said.
 You seem charmed with music" "Ycs. Sir Ioyd. if could always hear such sweet strains of music could banish evil thoughts and be content. "why, are you ever troubled with un- pleasant thoughts,n I asked You al ways seem so happyr'
 "Yes, sir. I have temptations hard to overcome. have often thought that peo. pie were like books. Some charm, others vex and annoy think Lady Irving would always charm me-" she said. look ing toward the hall where youth and beau ty were making most attractive scene. 'will you dance with mesf asked, of fcring her my arm.
 .'sI have never danced anything but the simple country dances" she said, placing her hand upon my arm. As we were pass ina through the crowd heard some one say .'Thcre kho Is nowl Fine airs she puts on for governess. wonder if she thinks she can associate with gcntlefolks because her mistress Is kind to her," 1 looked at my companions face The glnd light had faded from her eye, her lips trembled with . childish Quiver. So self-reliant and firm thought. yet so keeuly sensitive. We turned to the conservatory. which was bright with light and flowers "You remain kere Miss Everett" said, while seek some refreshments for us" As left the conservatory 1 met La dy Irving. and led her to Miss Everett l left them visiting like old acquaintanees. They talked of Dickens, Thackcray and Scott They seemed familiar with the whole world uf authors, and were nt home in each others presence When returned with ices and cake they were laughing and chatting like old acqnaintanccs Far away in the night, when the dawn began to break. the house was left alone When the last guest had departed, 1 found Miss Everett and said
 'sHow did you like yolr new books" 70, you mean Lady Irvingl She is dc iightfui wish shc could always bc m, friend--- She k widow. aud expects ta spend . few years traveling," said Miss surttk aa.>I y{srt "why thst weary sighs'' asked, sl was thinking how nice 1t would bc to be like Lady Irving" she said, lookins down and making q little impatient move ment with her foot.
 And travely" she said ''I long to see something of the great world that have tead and heard SO much about. Sometimes long for wings to fly away from this weary plo<iding life Nay, am sick at heart tonight, and will not vex you with my dsscontent-"
 You sads Our sunlight hid behind . cloud" said, stepping toward hsr. and would have taken her hand, but she turned away. bidding me good night. What was there in her clear brown eyes and low, sweet voice that had such . charm for met This question was often in my thoughts.
 CHAPTER v.--xy sEw REsroNslBlLIrIEs One evening not long after the recep- ton, when Lord waverland and his friends were enjoying game of billiards. shout, wild and terrific, rang out upon the air. It filled the house with strange,
 weird sDund. From every room the in
 mates in their alarm hastened to the hall It was bright from the light made by the
 burning stables. All round the house and yard . throng of people crowding and
 shouting in great excitement. were calling
 loudly for Lord Waveriand The party left the billiard hall and Lord Wavcrland sat covered down in . corner of the room, trembling with fear His face
 was haxHAri with terrible dread His conscience told him, but too truly, what
 this midnight visit meant Ho~rse voices
 thundered up from bcios. ''Bring him out.
 or we'll burn him ontr
 Every face in the room was white with
 terror. What could be dones went Co
 the window and threw open the sash: as
 did a a ball came whixxing and lodged in
 the window casing lodged, but there
 wns no time to quail The men below
 were carrying large torches of blazing
 fagots.
 What will you do if Lord wavsrland
 answers your calls" asked.
 Make him promise to reduce our rents
 and relieve our wants. or we'll show him
 . big blaxes" replied voice from the
 crowd.
 Firing him out, or we'll burn him out"
 again thundcrcd up from the desperate
 people, and they began throwing logs
 against the doors. Something must be
 done. for ther was no way of escaping
 from the house. We all went to Lord Wa
 verlAnd and nrged and entreated him to
 60 to the window. He sat glum and made
 no reply to our pleAdinxs. At last Miss
 Everett went to him and said;
 "ssir, fl you do no, answer we must all
 perish
 Hc sat for moment undecided, then ris-
 ing, he took her by the hand and led her to
 the window. made movement to keep
 her back. but she waved me 0ff with . mo
 tion of her hand followed them. and
 when they reached the open window. she
 called out in her clear sweet voice;
 .Iiev is Lord waveriand.'' +, mo
 ment the hoarse cry changed 10 triumph-
 ant shout for the "Swate iAady," For some
 moments the cheering continued When
 there was lull she called out again:
 "ford waverland will speak to yous'
 What do you wants' hc asked in .
 trembling voice
 We want our rent reduced, our homes
 restored and promise of protecticni''
 cried . voice from below.
 Come to me in the morning, and will
 grant you anything and everything, onsy
 spexe us nowr' he said trembling, his
 teeth chattering a with an ague it
 70. yes, yvx can blade for mercy now,
 but when we plcd for our wives and child.
 err what mercy did yex grant" called out
 . voice.
 The men gathered in . group and held .
 eAoes consolidation. then left the yord
 shouttng, Ireland and liberty soeevsr:''
 WtlA thAnkfui heest went to Min
 Evess1t, and taking her hand said. sswe
 owo yuu debt q gratitude, ny deal
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