Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-09-12

as long as we can hold the titles and make
our own terms with the tenants, our in
come is sure"
But they may not always be so quiet"
said Colonel Haynes. eff our people be-
gin to realize the danger of allowing for
eigners to obtain such immense tracts of
lands they may soon find a remedy, and
those wealthy landlords may have TO seek
some other source of revenue. 1t seems
that for years the General Land Office, at
Washington, has been the most corrupt
department that ever existed in any gov
eminent on the face of the globe. The
choicest locations have been secured to
alien landlords, who will not sell, and on
ly hold them TO introduce into America
the feudal system that Expresses the poor
tenantry in Europe. Rentals are placed
ct two or three dollars per acre and the
tenants arc compelled to pay the taxes on
lands they occupy, besides. When will
our people awake to the dangers? Con-
gress should make some laws curtailing
these frauds and restore the lands to the
people who have just claims on the gov
eminent for protection against these I'M
principled land thieves"
"How would you dispose Of the lands
we now hold?" asked Lord Sanders.
PAY you what they have cost you and
no morer' said Colonel Haynes. I'VE ex-
tend to aliens the same rights and privi-
leges Of free born American by his be-
coming bona dde citizen. Our people
will not quietly submit TO being robbed CT
their inheritance by alien capitalists and
enemies TO our institutions! Our lands are
to be preserved for the use and benefit OF
American citizens only, If we wish to re-
tain our present system of free govern
ment."
The amusement of the evening ended
and the company gradually gathered
round the party that had been having such
an earnest and interesting discussion 1t
was a signal for adjournment which
proved effectual.
The last reception was given at Ravens
Park There, Lady Waverland, or Stella,
as love TO call her, assisted by tho Ouch
ess of Melvorne received the guests at the
grand old mansion with quiet dignity.
Colonel Haynes had established himself
rs Annie's companion at all these enter
tainments. She seemed well pleased with
his society.
Notwithstanding the pleasure we en-.
joyed, longed for the quiet of Waverland,
where l could have the luxury of hap
by home; for such was sure it would be
with my dear wife as my companion. AS
we were standing together after the guests
had nearly all left, said:
Tomorrow, little wife, we will be at
Wayerland once more. ~
'I am so glad" said Stella, with quiet
pleasure in her voice. "All this gaiety is
nice, but long for the rest Of home"
s1NTvo1 ,,.o'n oopy, hn hOp,a Cooip enid
Sir Wren, joining us as we stood by &a
open door.
''yvo NO.. ..or ~ Stand as member Of
coming election"
at am willing to try. But fear there
will be strong fight against me-" sad.
VERY much will depend on Lady Wa
verland If she is popular she will be n
great help to you In the coming campaign, I"
said Sir Wren.
They will meet her first" l said, Eat
our reception and banquet. But have no
fear for her. she has a strong hold on the
peoples hearts already.
How do you know" she asked with a
smile.
II have heard of you very often among
my tenants" l said, as we passed into
the hall.
Sir Wren, Annie and Colonel Haynes
were our guests at Ravens Park, and
were to accompany us home TO Waverland.
CHAPTER XXIv.-TEE BRIDES HOME COMING.
The next morning we babe goodbye to
the happy friends with whom we had
shared so many happy hours. With many
promises for exchange Of letters and visits
in the near future we left Ravens Park
and started for Waverland. Sir Wren.
Anaie and Colonel Haynes were still with
us. The Colonel had accepted an invita-
ton to spend a month or two with us in
Ireland TO learn something of the true
state of things there. i suspect certain
pair of blue eyes had a charm for him,
greater even than the troubles Of the coun-
try, judging from the attention he paid
their owner.
Ravens Park we left in the care of the
servants who had lived there in the days
of Sir Edward, Stella's grandfather. 1t
was arranged that we were To return there
to spend the Winter
20, this is our stationr exclaimed Myr-
tie, as our train rolled up to the platform
We were met by a delegation of our peo-
pie; and such a throng!
why, did not know there were so
many people in the county" said Sir
Wren as we stood contemplating the situa-
ton and waiting for the train to move on.
1t was indeed a sight to behold! Women
in their blue cloaks with happy, smiling
faces; men in their smart Sunday jackets
and children Of all sizes, eager for n
glimpse of our party. As the train moved
on, SO that they could see US, cheer after
cheer made the air ring with shouts of
"Hurrah for the 'swate ladyl" Long life
to young masther"
This is your home coming, darling"
said, helping Stella TO place in the car
riaSe.
When mt n little distance from the depot
we were met by carriages full of people; it
seemed rs though al the country hal put
on its holiday garments and were having u
jubilee.
As we were passing through the gate
way Stella said:
30, Lloyd! you have copied that poem Of
gateway from one we saw in Glen
Eyre"
Eyes, / tried 10 make IL like that, as a
memorial OF the love / found awaiting me
in that far away land. And may it ever be
pleasant reminder of the happy hours we