Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-18


itor lecturing. the young ladies': and then
they learned all about the heather gods
and goddesses, and very bad set they
seem to have been"
But l thought that Miss Digby had been
brought up by this old French LADY," said
Capel. taking a fresh sheet of paper.
Yes. of course she was" impatiently.
"She went to finish al Chester. No one but
an Englishman would have needed that
explained
''Corne, Miss OGrady, Go not be so hard
on thick-brained Saxons," said Capel.
good humoredly. Perhaps a long resi-
dence in this country might sharpen our
wits"
"Well, maybe So 1t would take a long
time laughing saucly.
where's the masther?" asked Delany,
putting in his head, with a sourer look than
usual on his wizened face.
Il don't know" returned Nelly; who
wants him."
Faith, Jefferies, the Yankee, no less. It's
about ould Days farm. I'm thinking he's
nothing but a land grabber, bad cess to
him, if it's after the land he is
Il fancy my uncle has gone down to the
farm. Anyhow. I'll go away, 1 don't fancy
the man. Don't put him in here, Delany.
1t will disturb the colonel"
pray don't think of me. I have just
finished my letters"
THANK you, SURF If I lave the black
avised crature in the hall, some Of the boys
will be putting the comether on him.
Miss O'Grady gathered up her work an
departed, and the next moment small
Slight man, With keen black eyes, neatly
and well dressed in a dark green riding
suit and top boots. whip in his hand and
with almost, but not quite, the air of
gentleman, was ushered into the room.
Your servant, SIR he said, in a peculiar
voice, neither Irish nor English.
you are Mr. Jefferies." said Capel, ris-
ing and confronting him. You are gen.
orally to be heard Of
cat the Black Bull Clonmell," put in
the newcomer.
G., capei drew fs:th ans note Lane had given
Jefferies reN it quickly: AN right" he
ing or hearing from you, 1 came here to
see you"
And your business"' said Capel. sharp
ly, not liking the looks of the man.
'You will, believe. be summoned to your
command little sooner than you expect"
returned Jefferes, readily, and 1 wish to
warn Eou that there is no use in looking
for the rebel Costello in these parts. have
garrif. WhichM ai the better for p not OF being
among his oEh people the boys will not be
50 ready to isk afe and limb to screen
IF that's lie case, I wonder he does aot
find some fishing Roat to take him to sea.
| suppose he is an communication with
France?"
mo doubt sir. Where will you be put
ting up in Cork. sjr?"
cat the Crown and scepter Hotel. How
the deuce do you know that I am likely TO
be summoned sooner than the 2Gth?'
Because the brigadier is bad, sir-sick
with the liver-and will be asking you to
come.
THAT remains to be SEEM" said Capel.
Halo, Mr.. Jefferies!' said Digby, coming
in quickly; 80 you are after Days farm
again. I tell you you need a lot more evil
dence to make matters clear to me- Now,
it is close on luncheon tme-you go and
have some dinner-and I'll talk to YOU
after" He rang. Delany Immediately ap-
peared, and, receiving his masters orders,
jerked his thumb over his shoulder, croak-
ing out: This way. Mr.. Jefferies."
This unexpected visit was a godsend to
Capel, for at luncheon Mr. Digby excused
himself from joining the guest and daugh-
ter in the afternoon ride. I'll have to look
into this fellows claims on one of the
farms close by He seems to think that as