The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-09-02
CHAPTER III.
A SCION OF KINGS.

The family at Morristown had been
half an hour at. table. and in the inter-
val a maL. Of more haSty judgment
than Colonel Sullivan might a made
up his mind on many points. Whether
the young McMurrcugh was offensive
come guest was present, or whether
he merely showed himself as he was
an unlocked cub-such a man might
have determined. But the Colonel held
his judgment In suspense, though he
leaned to the latter view of the case.
At their first sitting down the young
man had shown his churlishness. Be-
ginning by viewing the Colonel in
sulky silence. he had answered his
kinsman's overtures only by a rude
stare or a boorish word. His compan-
ions. w squfreens of his own age, and
much Of his own kidney. nudged him
from time to time, and then the three
It plain that h stranger "a The butt
Of the Jest. Presently. overcoming the
reluctant impression which Colonel
Johns manner made upon him, the
young man found his tongue, and.
glancing at his companions to bring
where you come from?" he asked.
A in most Places the Colonel re-
! piled mildly, ny working for it, or
earning 1t after one fashion or another.
Indeed, my friend, country and coun-
try are moro alike except on the out
side, than is thought by those who stay
ct home"
you've seen a wealth Of countries,
I'm thinking?" the youth asked with
O sheer.
II have crossed Europe more thar
once"
"And stayed in none?"
"If you meant
Faith, I mean you've come back!''
the young man exclaimed with a loud
laugh, in which his companions Joined.
You'll mind the song"-and with a
wink he trclled out:
In such contempt. in short. 1 felt.
Which was q very bad thing:
For nothing but a farthing.
You're better than that. colonel, for
tie worst we IAN say Of vol is. you's
come back q penny"
eff you mean q bad one, come home.'
the colonel rejoined, taking the lad
good humoredly-he was not blind to
the flush OF Indignation which dyed
welcome. To be sure to die in Ire
land Is an Irishman's hope, all the
world over"
~'"True for you, colonel" Uncle Ulick
said. And, "for shame. James, he con-
tinued, speaking with more sternness
tNAn was natural 10 MIN. "Faltn, n
IL. you talked abroad as you ak at
home, you'd be for having a pistol ball
in your gizzard in the time 1t takes
you to say our prayers-if you ever
say them, my lad"
What are my prayers to you, I'd
like to know?" James retorted Often
sively.
Easy. lad. easy"
The young man glared at him. "what
ia 1t to you,'' he cried still more rudely.
whether I pray or no?"
James! James!" Flavia pleaded un-
der her breath.
do you be keeping your feet to your
maneuver. And let my shins be! !
want none of your guiding! More by
token, miss, don't you be making q
sight of yourself as you did this morn
ing, or you'll smart for 1t. What is it
to you II O'Sulllvan Og takes our dues
for us-and a trifie over? And. sorra
one Of you doubt 1t. IL mounseer comes
Jawing here, it's in the peathole he'll
find himself! Never the value of a cork
he gets out Of me; that's fiat! Eth,
Phelim?"
True for you. McMurrough!" the
youth who sat beside him answered
winking. well soak him for you"
so do you be taking a lesson, Miss
Tlavvy," the young Hector continued
and don't go to threatening honest folk
with your whip, or it'll be about your
own shoulders it'll ALI. l know what's
going on. n when 1 want your helr
I'll ask It,"
The girls lips trembled. But it's
robbery, James, she murmured.
Hang your robbery!" he retorted
casting a defiant eye round the table
They'll pay our dues, n what they
get back will be their own"
"And It's rich they'll be With it!'
Phelim chuckled.
GAY, faith. it's the proud men they'll
be that day!" laughed Merry, his broth.
or.
Fine words, my lad" Uncle Ulfcl
replied quietly; but It's my opinion
you'll fall on trouble, and more than'l
please you with Crosby. of Castel.
maine. And why, I'd like to know.
Ills a grand trade, and has served vi
well since I can relnemhec. WHY can.