The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-10

ing at 2 p. m,
The synopsis OF the pretty drama
as set out below tells the story
briefly, and yet, gives one fairly
good idea Of the merits Of the pic
ture.
THE STORY.
Kitty O'Conner Is the daughter Of
an Irish peasant, and being buxom
lass, is eourted by many Of the hand
some lads Of the village. One in
particular, Miles O'Mally, is untiring
in his efforts to win this charming
lass, and he allows no opportunity to
escape him whereby he might press
his suit for Kitty's hand.
The opening scene Of the picture
shows the young couple gliding over
the CLASSY surface Sof one of the
pretty lakes Of Killarney in Miles
new boat Care free and happy in
the sunshine Of their young lives,
they can see no dark clouds on their
horizon. But youth is unheedful Of
all hidden dangers, and SO unsuspect-
ing of any shadow that might creep
across their path, they laughingly
while away the afternoon Of beauti-
ful summer day.
Charles Hardacre, a young Irish
gentleman patrick O'Conner's land
lord), while riding along the shores
of the lake, is attracted by the beauty
Of the Irish girl in the boat, and
springing from his horse, returns her
salutation with all the grace Of a
polished courtier The memory Of
Ktty's pretty face fingers in his mind
long after the young couple have
passed out Of sight, and obeying a
mad impHlss that arises in his breast,
he determines to call upon the faith
er of the little charmer and cultivate,
if possible, a closer friendship than
mere speaking acquaintance.
The next day, accompanied by his
mother, naughty woman and true
daughter of the nobility, he draws
rein at the O'Conner threshold and,
much to the astonishment of these
worthy but humble people, he enters
their house and partakes Of their
hospitality. While there he allows
himself to fall more deeply than ever
in love with the fascinating little
witch, and, watching his opportunity,
hastily tells her of his admiration.
Then, drawing a ring from his finger,
slips it on one Of hers. The dazed
but delighted girl can only stammer
out her thanks before her lover has
gone But the father, a wise and
careful guardian Of his only child,
overhears Hardacre's protestations
and, after he has taken his leave, up
braids pretty Kitty for her ickleness
and apparent disloyalty to Miles
the Irish lad who has al
ways called her sweetheart. Incensed
by the seeming perfdy Of young
Hardacre in triAing, as he thinks,
with bis daughters affections, the old
man hastens away to inform Miles
Of the danger of losing his sweet
heart. Poor Miles is heartbroken at
the news, and his one thought is to
save Kitty from the fate of most |
girls who aspire to rise above their
station in life and wed a nobleman.
With the frenzy Of despair the ex-
,ited lad runs to the house Of Charles
Hardaere and demands to know why
ne wishes to rob him of his promised
wife With an insult on his lips,
young Hardacre turns TO leave his
when the good right arm
IF our hero straightens out and the
master Of Kenmore lies PROSTATE on
he ground. Rushing away, Miles
5oon returns to the anxious father,
md together they hasten to the little
lome where Kitty, struggling be.
ween the desire for an ambition and
he duty she owes her father, is watt
ng. Here Miles questions her, but
.eading the truth in her downcast
yes and her silence, bids her fare
veil.
We now have a lapse Of two years.
Kitty is a lady but what change
las come over the light hearted Irish
.irl. Saddened by the neglect Of her
scorned for her low birth
y her cruel mother-in-law, we find
er beating out her Young life against