The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
1-AT DESMOND'S HOME.

~ 40 FA1RER spot is recorded
than that in the vicinity
of the Killarney Lakes.
NJ and here Thomas Desmond
dwelled with his beautiful
daughter, Nellie. Fortune
had great regards for Tom.
with the exception of rob-
bing him of his treasure, when Mary,
his wife. breathed her last.
At college he exceled in all his stu
dies and surpassed all of the royal at
tendants. but always with such humil-
ity and cheerfulness that he gained
the love of all and classed Lord Ash
leigh among his staunchest friends.
This friendship was so enduring that
after an elapse of twenty-five years
Lord Ashleigh visited the noble Des-
mond after many earnest solicitations.
Many others secured invitations to
spend the summer at Fairy Dell. II
suitable name for Toms home, among
the number who accepted the mandate
were Sir George Willis Jack Grey,
Lord Ashlegh and Joseph Neville.
There were several others present,
but since those are the chief ones con-
cerned, we will limit the names OF the
guests. While the dinner is being con-
sumed. perhaps | had better introduce
those whom | have mentioned. There
at the head of a massive table Thomas
Desmond is fulfilling the duties of an
host. He Is stalwart and gallant
man of some forty or fifty years: in
his open countenance are portrayed
the virtues of hospitality. Kindness,
charity and cheerfulness.
BY his right side sits Lord Ashleigh,
a man of some forty years. which have
endeared him to all with whom he
CHANGED to cast his lot; he was blessed
by the paupers and praised by the
wealthy. On the opposite side Sir
George Willis reposes beneath the
glare of brilliant chandelier, which
ftfully tossed its light on his head and
countenance. His face is handsome
and pleasant, but when he directs hir
gaze upon us there is "A cruel look in
his eye that impresses us that he is a
hard, unprincipled man And such is
the case. for if fair means fail Sir
George would resort to foul.
BY Lord Ashleigh's side Joseph Nev-
lille sat. He is a youth of twenty sum-
mers. that have reflected their sun
shine and gladness into his nature and
soul. His dark. curling hair was de-
and crimson cheek which he possessed,
while his grand physique and manly
bearing instantly won the hearts of all
those who are lovers of honesty, truth
and Gentleness. Opposite him sits Jack
Grey, a youth of the same age and
stature as Joseph He has light hair,
winning ways, and is an altogether
tirst-class fellow. with but one fault to
mar his future. And what is that
YOU may ask. | regretfully answer
intemperance, which drags him to the
level of a brute when it fixes it's
clutches on him.
AS the meal has been completed and
the gentlemen take themselves to the
garden to enjoy the fragrance of their
weeds. we will take our leave of the
party.
Joseph Neville was delighted with
the scenery and strayed aimlessly
about the boundless gardens: at last,
wearied by his travels, he glides into
an arbor and in a short time his host S
daughter enters, but hastily beats n
rereat. until Joseph reveals his iden-
tity. Then she engages in conversa-
ton which causes the little god. love,
to tighten the strings about botl,
hearts. The candor and sincerity with
which he illustrates his views win
her heart more and more, but she
deftly conceals her feelings.
Little did he suspect the thrust that
darted through her heart when he an
nounced his intention of going to
America. Bidding Good night" each
pursued their respective paths. Mel
lie entering her home, Joseph lnger-
ing on the veranda. Musing aloud,
he disclosed the secrets he so iealously
guarded and there wos one lurking
near by who heard all. Sir George
hated the ha ndSnmn Neuilln and r,lun-