The Irish standard., 1909-03-20
"Yes. but tho school and Mr.. Glen.

Yes, but the school and Mr.. Glen.
arm always send for their own mail
to Annandale."
Our mail is all going to my law.
yer" said Miss Pat land 1t must wait
until we can have 1t sent to US with
out danger"
Certainly, Aunt Pat" replied Hell
en-, readily. II didn't mean to give
Mr.. Donovan the impression that my
correspondence was enormous; but 1t
is odd 10 be shut up in this way and
not to be able to do as one likes in
such little matters"
1t was time for me to leave and I
picked up my hat and stick. AS I
started away was aware that Helen
Holbrook detained me without in the
least appearing to do so. following
few steps to gain. as she said. Ger.
tain view OF the lake that was par
ticularly charming.
There is nothing rugged In this
landscape. but It is delightful in its
very tranquility" she said as we
loitered on, the shimmering lake be.
fore us. the wood behind ablaze with
the splendor Of the sun. She spoke OF
the beauty OF the beeches. which are
of noble Eirth in this region, and
paused TO indicate group OF them
whose smooth trunks were like mas
sive pillars. AS we looked back I saw
that Miss Pat had gone into the house,
driven. no doubt. by the persistency Of
the west wind that crisped the lake.
Helen's manner changed abruptly, and
she said:
"It any difficulty should arise here.
my poor father should find out
where we are. trust that you may be
able to save my aunt anxiety and
pain. That is what wished to say
TO you. Mr.. Donovan"
Certainly" I replied. meeting her
eyes. and noting CULVER OF the lips
that was eloquent Of deep feeling and
loyalty. She continued silent as we
marched on and felt that there was
the least defiance in her air: then she
drew a. handkerchief from her sleeve.
touched it lightly to her eyes, and
smiled
II had not thought OF quite follow
Ing You home! Here is Glenarm gate
and there lie your battlemcnts and
towers
Rather they belong to my old
friend, John Glenarm. In his goodness
Of heart he gave me the use of tho
place for the summer; and as gener-
os'ty with another's property is very
easy. hereby tender You our fleet
canoes. boats, steam launch and the
stable. which contains variety Of
traps and a. good riding.horse or two
They are all at your service. hope
that YOU and your aunt will not fail to
avail yourselves Of each and all Do
you ride? I was specially charged to
give the horses exercise"
Thank you very much" she said
when we are we'll settled. and feel
more secure. We shall be glad to call
on You. Father Stoddard certainly
served us we'll in sending us to you,
Mr. Donovan"
In a moment she spoke again. quite
slowly. and with, thought, very
pretty embarrassment.
Aunt Pat may have spoken Of an.
other diff1cnlty--a mere annoyance,
really" and she smiled at me gravely.
oh. yes: of the youngster who has
been troubling you. Your father and
he have, Of course no connection"
NO: decidedly not But he Is q
very offensive person. Mr.. Donovan.
1t would be a matter Of great distress
II he should pursue us to this place"
ut is uncomfortable that A. gentle
man---if he is gentleman-should
follow You merely for the purpose Of
annoying you. I have heard that young
ladies' usually know how to get rid of
importunate snitors."
II have heard that they have
that reputation, she laughed back.
But Mr.. Gillespie"
That's the name. is It? Yonr aunt
did not mention It,"
Yes: he lives quite near us at
Stamford. Aunt Pat disliked his fa-
Their before him. and now that he ia
dead she visits her dspleasure on the
son; but she is quite right about it.
He is singularly unattractive and
embarrassing person, and l trust that
he will not find US
THAT is quite unlikely. You will
Go we'll to forget all about him
forget all your troubles and enjoy tho
beauty Of these June days"
We had reached Glenarm gate, and
st. Ags'has was now hidden by the
foliage along the winding path. Helen
threw away the bits of twig when we
came to the wall, and, as swung the
gate open, paused mockingly with
clasped hands and peeped inside.
II must go back" she said. Then,
her manner changing. she dropped her
hands at her side and faced me.
"Yon will warn me, Mr.. Donovan,
of the first approach of trouble. I
wish to save my aunt in every way
possible-she means so much to me;
she has made life easy for me where
It would have been hard"
There will be no trouble. Miss Hol.
brook. You are as safe as though you
were hidden In cave in the Apen-