The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-07
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burning. and cast weird light into my
window fancied could see the black
ened forms OF all the horses and cattle on
the place, as they probably lay roasting an
their stalls. Then remembered by whose
aid we had been saved from a terrible
death. So complete had been the arrange
ments OF the mob, that not door or win
dow had been left unguarded. The order
was given 10 fire on any one who should
attempt 90 escape. That was the reason Of
the shot that came whizzing pas. my head
as opened the window
Almost unconscionsly 20 myself, Miss
Everett had become very dear 10 me. Her
quiet ways and pleasant face had not only
brought sunshine into the house, but into
my heart AZ we'll / felt glad that 10 her
we were indebted. But what would be
the result OF this nights work, was an oft
returning thought. Would Lord Waiver
land listen To reason and humble himself
enough 10 make terms with his outraged
tcnantsf or would his proud heart bring
further calamities on his family
With the first sign OF day went ont TO
look at the ruins the fire had made The
long line Of stables was now a shoulder
ing pile But was gladly surprised 10 see
the horses coming one after another for
their morning feed. / found that every
living thing had been removed before the
fire was kindled So I thought, they
show more kindness TO the beasts than To
man. But do not believe that they would
have burned the house. They only thought
20 brighten Lord Wayerland into comply
ing with their requests. When the break
fast bell sounded | went TO the dining
room, but IL was empty. 1 thought Lord
Waverland and his friends were making
up for their lost sleep. When an hour
passed and no one appeared, search was
instituted. IL was soon discovered that
they all had left in the night A maid
from Lord Waverland's room brought me
a note, saying:
II found this under Lord waverlands
pillow"
l opened the note and read;
Lloyd, You may deal with the brutal
tenants "a you think best ! shall never
set foot in this house again II | escape
alive. shall return To Paris, where life
is more agreeable, where can live with.
out the fear OF being mobbed or burned
alive. SIR EDWARD WAvERLAND."
This. then, was the way he chose 10 pro
tect himself When the tenants began 20
gather, calling for Lord Waverland. and
found that he had left, they were very an
CRY. One man who seemed TO be their
leader said.
THAT IN just the way with the English
from the highest downl you cannot trust
their promisesl''
II will listen TO your requests" i said,
as they began 10 murmur their complaints
"Youl what right have you 20 arrange
thingsy When my lord returns he will
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said the leader.
When he said that took the note had
received from my pocket book, saying.
Here IL my authority" and read IL TO
them. That was sufficient evidence and
they were willing TO make new contracts
with me.
Now, what are your grievances" I
asked.
eve want our rent lowered TO the Grif.
nth valuation that being the rate the
Land League had adopted) said the
speaker.
"Well, II you will come with me I viii
do the best can for you" / said, leading
the way to the library, where had map
of the estate and book containing the
rent roll and the accounts OF the tenants
The first thing did was TO lower the rent
TO the Grifth valuation and then from the
rent roll | made "A settlement with each
tenant 10 the new rate. Then as fast IA
possible reinstated those who had been
evicted, or provided for them In some
other way. From that time | began in
earnest 10 work for tho welfare Of my poo
pie and 10 save my inheritance.
On going 90 the drawing room one morn
Ing found Miss Everett there, watching
the sunrise on the lake and among the
grand old mountains.
"weli, little girl" / said, ns / came to
her you seem charmed"
Eyes, Sir Lloyd this IL charming view.
/ have watched the sunrise from here for
the last six months. and every morning II
presents different picture. Just now, see
the grand old mountains are shaded by n
feecy cloud But look, there comes a
streak OF sunlight like a rainbow on its
brow. And there In the distance is the
O'Sullivan cascade. We can soc It's dane.
ing waters like silver thread sparkling In
the sunlight but we cannot hear It's deaf
ening roar as II rushes from crag 10 crag
in reckless hnster'
at Is grand sight never saw u be
fore nj sunrise You see what "a lazy fell
low have BEEN" / said, watching her cx
prcsslve face.
How l wish my pencil would obey my
will, she said, ms though forgetful OF m,
presence. Have You ever labored and
wished for anything with all your heart
and then felt the keen anguish of disap
appointmentt' she asked, turning TOWARD
me as she spoke
NO. have never been enough In earn
est 10 feel a disappointment very kecnly,
l said.
81 have" she said ~ have spent hours
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