The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-08-19
HIS LINAUNSHEE.

the country .of Tipperary he was, he
said, in his humanities Clearning Greek
and Latin), and whatever effect the
study might have produced on hisheart
his exterior bore evidence against the
humanity OF the time.
Absorbed, however, in his books, he
appeared Indifferent to the absence of
eseutial garments; and what was still
more unfortunate he could neither
write nor tell story.
AT first he met with tolerable recep-
ton but his abstrations and occasional
fits of absence soon filled his patrons
with disappointment; in winter neces-
sity sharpened his wits; he learned to
relate wonderful legends of fairies and
ghosts, and seldom wanted a lodging.
One night, however, he encountered
successive disappointment He, too,
had mistaken his way, but the apprc-
hension of still greater ills urged him
forward.
After TWO hours fatigue he spied a
glimmering light at a distance and
hoping that it issued from some aper-
ture in mountain cabin he made for
1t. He was not mistaken; and coltious-
ly approaching the one-paned lattice
hb saw a young girl busily employed in
baking bread on griddle.
Without further ceremony he knock
ed at the door, and after pause a fe-
male voice inquired who claimed ad-
mittance. The poor student at this in
terrogation, recounted the evils lich
beset him, and, after some time. the
door was opened, evidently with re-
luctance.
But no sooner was his miserable as
pect revealed than the countenance OF
the mountain nymph underwent a
change she threw another bush on the
hearth. thrust, with silent kindness, a
piece of bread into the strangers hand,
and while he was partaking OF this she
placed before him a glass full of po-
theen.
When he had concluded his repast
she allowed him 10 lie down in a bed
which stood at the upper end of the
Kitchen. He was too much fatigued
for gentle sleep to weigh his eyelids
down in hurry, and, before all around
him had become oblivious, he heard a
shrill whistle. In moment the colleen
tyoung girD cautiously opened the
door A quick step was instantly felt
on the floor, and then that gentle thrill
ling noise which indicated the contact
of innocent, but ardent lips.
Pardon, Nora" said the lover, Il
should have been here sooner"
Hush" said she, "a poor scholar is
in my fathers bed"
This intelligence seemed to damDep
the young mans ardor, but the poor
scholar, not wishing to disturb their
moments of bliss, affected sleep so
cleverly that they appeared quickly to
forget his presence.
Andy had snatched another kiss.
when the sound of horse and cart,
entering the yard, assailed their horri-
fed ears.
Where shall go?" asked Andy.
Under the bed" she answered as
the master of the mansion knocked at
the door Before it was opened the
supper was disposed of in opposite
cupboards, and when the old man
entered he angrily inquired what she
had been doing. II had fallen asleep
father" replied Nora, but l will get
something for you to eat"
mo attn tonight. anyhow, for I'll
go to bed"
There's poor scholar in 1t, father"
This piece OF information threw the
miserly father into a rage and he drag.
ged the student from his place OF re-
pose.
"Parce mihl" exclaimed the alright
ed scholar; and the words of an un-
known tongue, no less than his wild
appearance, produced very fortunate
effect upon the farmer, who was ex-
tremely supersitious. He drew back.
somewhat affrighted, muttering to him
self; "A poor scholar, or rather a
fairy man"
You judge correctly" said the Nun
ster student, assuming mysterious
air; Il am familiar with the good peo-
ple,' and never travel without my
Lipaunshee; pray, do you stand in
need OF anything?"
Och, none a-vich" (My SOM replied
the farmer; God bless you, man. II
didn't know you"
No harm done, sir, but don't you
want your supper?" I'll provide YOU
with me instantly for nothing; / see
you smile assent; you'd have no objec-
tion 70 bacon and eggs. Lay the cloth.
colleen"
Nora obeyed his commands, and the
poor scholar, placing himself within a
circle roughly drawn ON the floor, said.
In solemn tone, "Linaunshee! Plus
videas tuis oculis guam alienis. -
Look, he continued, ADDRESSING him
self to the farmer, after a mysterious
pause "and see what my good spirit
has placed in yonder buffet"
The miser hesitated to turn tho
wooden button until commanded, in an
authoritative tone; he hesitated for a
moment, and then hurriedly pulled
open the door. His amazement was
somewhat OF the pleasing kind when
he saw revealed before him the bacon
and eggs, hardly ceasing to hiss in tn,
pan; and as he laid them on the table
he cast very expressive look on tn,
poor scholar.