The Irish standard., 1895-06-22

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"Hands off, or by the Etarnaa. I'll be
the death OF some of you," and Grey
stood free, for few men in Oretown
cared to come to blows with Jack
Wilders.
The connection subsidized. Grey, as
one in dream, allowed his friend to
lead him to seat. the minister, who
had fed at the first sign OF violence,
sneaked back to his place again, and
Wixon resumed his magisterial func-
TONS
'Jack Wilders," be said, 'Ssthe laws OF
the state construe such conduct as
yours felony, but we will proceed,
and attend to you later. Now, Susan
Green, tell us what you know about
this matter"
"Elsie and 1 have talked about sweet
hearts. ;" .ss s5 1s..s Il
EYES, I'LL NJ ssss5 8 e
"she said sIhe meant to 60 for Mr..
Grey. ss.l5 .s a;
"Well, and she went for him., I sup
pose. ~" ...a. "a
.'sYou bet she did, sir. All the pupils
have been talking about their carry
ings on. - 81. Il.
"Carryings on?" .
''Well, his favoring her, and her never
taking her eyes off him. Oh, she's dead
gone on him, that's certain. Then
they're always talking and whispering
together
Anything else?"
"No, / think not sir" and the ami
able young lady was allowed to re-
tire, Mr.. Dodd whispering that she was f
s q very reluctant witness, who knew a
great deal more than she chose to tell.
ssNow, Mr.. Dodd will please speak. /"
ssGentlemen,' said the reverend witt
ness, before proceed to make the I,
damaging statement am about to
do, / would suggest that Mr.. Grey be:
given the opportunity to resign ana go
away in peace. If this were done the,
exposure might be avoided and the in:
quiry end here. /.
What do you say to this, Mr.. Grey?"
asked Wixon. .s.s4
..That I am Only waiting to see what
further nfamy you and your tools are
plotting, . was the stern response.
.'Mr. Dodd will proceed then.
This he accordingly did with great !
unction. sa
Happening to- be in this neighbor- .
hood with idle hours on my hands" he
declared, .'Capt. Wixon interested me
in the painful stories which were cur
rent concerning these young people,
which at the time he believed to be
without foundation and consented to
slit the rnatter',to the bottom. At first I
I was convinced that they.were simply
indiscrcet..,' sis .5,:. s5 ii.s. .,'5
Hepaused. n n, i1ss: /
And what led you to any other con- |
clusion?" 3t3. H. 1.
sThe evidence Of my own eyes and
ears 2 u J. Il. e..
The silencedn the room was intense. \
es, Mr.. Moderator. my own unprej- I
udiced observation. u myself have
seen her in his room standing near the
window with his arm around her. This /
very day, since preparing these charges, 4
il company with Capt Wixon, found
this couple in his class room alone.
The girl was weeping and again and
again crying in deep distress: oh,
what shall LOO If you go away and
leave ,nep What shall Isdo9' ., He
paused i1npressively, and, turning to
Grey, demanded: "Can you deny this,
young nan99' y I. n. 81.
"a dead silence followed;s even his
friend the sprospector eyed the school J.
master dou htfully as. \.
8a.A deep flush dyed Grey's cheek. The
words are truly reported, the interpre-
tation and tone Of delivery false as per-
jury .l.s s..s% y, ss.@s. a.3s.
HIS explanation hung fire. 81
Wilders broke the oppressive silence
by asking if he might question the
minister. 1. 81. Il s55 &.
B sid Wixon. Yes, sssaid Ed
Rerly, and finally he was allowed to
appear as Grey's friend and adviser. .I
He addressed Mr.. Dodd. ,s I'll. ts:s /. as5
hat church do you belong.to, sir??''
ts hat lis no business Of your s. 3 was
tho sullen response.
evertle1ess," interposed Efagerly,
III think Won should answer. = !
B 6 Are YOU ashamed of itq' hotly cons /.
1tinued Wilders. Speak out, man. Are
you regular parson2 Got your certifi
cath? No bogus, and al that kind of !.
thing O.,
well, sir i, a hammered Dodd, III con
fusion, Isl am not what you would call |.
an ord aimed priest; we have no such I
mulnmies "a our church I'll 5ss.5 Isl
WHAT'S jour churc Y j.
sYelts tho pkinsites. Our forms
NE based IN the simple principles Of !
the early disciple to- y HON the Pirit y
* ksa ty,sf ~ Il
4 itlae N,s,rlll and 81 10th the truth. I.
hat will az 4 as much
|. s,,eersd the he took his