The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-18

clear to me. Now, It is close on lunch
con time-you go and have some dinner
and I'll talk to you after" He rang.
Delaney Immediately appeared, and re-
ceiving his masters orders jerked his
thumb over his shoulder. croaking out:
This way, Mr. Jefferies."
/ This unexpected visit was godsend
to Capel. for at luncheon Mr.. Digby ex-
cused himself from joining the guest
and daughter In the afternoon ride.
IN have to look into this fellows
claims on one Of the farms close by. He
seems to think that as a magistrate
can do something for him. He claims
to be the grandson Of the elder brother
country for his country's good fifty
years ago."
Pray do not mention it. If Miss
Digby will be my guide"
You'll excuse her father" put In
Digby, good -naturedly.
Capel thought he had never seen
Grace look more charming than when
she reappeared zen amason, her grace
full. supple figure displayed in the close
fitting habit.
Capel's heart beat high. The spirit
Of the spring. that time Of love and re.
newed life. poured its magic through
his being. This Is a day ! shall never
forget" he broke out. after silence of
some duration: land yet it may be ia
tai one to me-"
How so, Col. Capel? Do not be down
hearted"
As you tell me that, accept it for a
good omen.'
"If wishing you well can bring you
success. you will have it-only-"
only what?"
Il do not want you to catch poor Val
Costello
But Miss Digby. an unreasoning
man of his kind. who leads the igno-
rant and misguided to bloodshed and
misery deserves to be punished. 1t IL
want of thought, of conscientiousness
that makes your country what 1t is"
well. God knows 1t Is miserable
enough. | feel more unhappy than you
can imagine: and what can do?'
Leave It," said Capel. emphatically
Your heart is too tender to endure the
sight Of wretchedness you cannot re.
lieve."
And yet l can at times forget there
IL such thing as sorrow in the world
! and feel as If life We're all song and
laughter. To-day ! am rather misei'-
able. though madame is better (she
limped about her room wonderfully
well today. l hope she will come
downstairs the day after tomorrow"
Il hope she will, Il you desire it. She
ought to be we'll after the kind care OF
such nurse"
These words brought them to the
chief entrance of Athgarvan. and they
deserted in front of them a man In uni.
form. mounted on stout. serviceablt
horse. The rider drew UP at the lodge
Lii
when Capel pressed his horse into this
| center and drew IN beside him.
dispatches for Col. Capel?" he
asked.
Yes. SIR" said the man. snluting
and taking thick letter from pouncl
| at his side. Capel tore 1t open. ant
glanced at the contents. BY this time
Grace had come up.
Nothing wrong, hope!" she ex.
claimed
For me, yes. am summoned tc
see my predecessor. who is Ill., must
leave you tomorrow"
II am indeed sorry" she said. But
Capel who was in deep thought, die
not seem to hear her.
How far have you come today?'
she asked of the trooper, who looked
hot and tired.
From Cork, my lady"
What. all that way! Follow lis into
the house and you shall have somt
food-you must need It,"
THANK you," said Capel. rousing
himself. II dare say he needs bott
food and drink"
They rode on, and as soon as the ole
butler appeared Grace told him to looh
after the soldier.
The library was untenanted when
Grace and her cavalier entered II.