Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17

thirty-nine articles, which in fact consisted
of the motto of the family repeated thirty
nine times.
Gregory Glendonwyn's state of mind may
be imagined when at the close of a great
meeting in Kilgour, summoned to support
the government in it's refusal to grant the
exorbitant demands of the evangelical
party in the church, John Glendonwyn
being called upon to speak to the question,
delivered a strong, determinate, but quietly
worded declaration of his adherence to the
most ancient and inviOlable of the priyi-
leges of any church. the right to be su-
preme in spiritual things within her own
borders.
AS the first words of this incredible sedi-
ton fell on Gregory Gendonwyns ears he
started, and began to listen incredulously,
as if not able to credit the evidence of his
senses. Then, before John had proceeded
far with his speech his father started to
the limits of the hall, He is mad, He is
mad! Sit down, sir! You have no right to
speak here, Sit down.
John waited patiently till his father had
exhausted himself, and then TRANQUILITY re-
sumed his argument.
II was invited here he said "at least
as understood the matter, for the purpose
of expressing my opinions the subject
under discussion. And l do not mean to
| leave the hall till 1 have done so. Am
within my rights, Mr.. Chairman
With infinite dignity and grace DR.. Au-
| gustus Caesar intimated that his young
| friend stood perfectly within his rights in
| fully expressing his views.
Then, IL that be So" cried Mr.. Glendon-
wyn, bouncing violently from his seat, Il
| for one will not sit still and listen to pack
of reasonable rubbish from the lips of an
| ignorant. time-serving fool. with whom 1
| desire no further dealings in public or pri-
| water
| And so saying he hurriedly left the meet
| ing. and, ordering his horse. drove directly
| home. John was still speaking when the
| rumble of the Castle Cover carriage pass
would have the pleasure of walking home
| ward through the snow-drifts to his lonely
| manse, instead of sharing the soft interior
| cushions with his father.
| But it Is probable that the young man
| cared more for the approving nod he re-
| ceived from Veronica Caesar, who had
| brought down her father to the meeting, as
she said, packed in cotton WOOL" and was
| now in waiting to repack him and take him
| back to his home when all was done.
II do not in the least agree with you,
| JOHN said Veronica, shaking him by the
hand. "Of course, l came here to cry.
| daughter ought. And more than that, after
| all, the ministers who are so bold against
| the government have taken the stipend and
| must stand by the agreement, even though
| some Of the clauses are a trifle lightly
| drawn, and have not been very strictly en-
| forced for some time. And l think the gov
| eminent quite right to take its pound of
flesh when II is in need Of butcher meat
! AL the same. l am proud of you, John
far more glad than If you had said a hun
| dred 'dittoes' to your father. Stand to it.
| lad and at any time you want her, count
| on Veronica Caesar to stand by your
l John walked back to the manse Of Kill
| gour with DIR. Caesar and his daughter that
| night and not word Of dispraise escaped
the lips Of the grand old moderate. But, on
| the contrary, he complimented John with
the utmost warmth and good humor upon
his appearance.
"All nonsense, Of course" he said, par
| don me for saying so-John Glendonwyn-
but clearly put and full Of enthusiasm
the effervescence OF youth. perfectly natu.
! raj and a thousand times better and more
hopeful that the utterances of many Gal
| lioSy'
"Ah. I used to be something Of Gallo
| too" said John. blushing, 'but-but many
things have happened to me lately. And
have been casting up my position as well
as I could. must do what can,''
Veronica pressed his arm little in the
darkness. She understood him to mean IL
connection with his brother Rupert Glen.
donwyn's terrible death at the Green Dock
Won't you come in. John. and bide all
night at the manse," said the charitable