Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
.sy, Bob; they amt going to want

had none OF the instincts OF hus-
band"
A richer, deeper realization of his
JOY came to Yancy when he had
turned his back on Balaam's Cross
Roads and set out for home through
the fragrant silence Of the pine woods.
Just beyond the Barony, which was
midway between Balaam's and the
Hill, down the long stretch OF sandy
road he saw two mounted figures.
then as they drew nearer he caught
the flutter of skirts and recognized
one of the horsewomen. 1t was Mrs.
Ferris, wife of the Bafony's new own
err. She refined in her horse abreast
OF his cart.
Aren't you Mr.. Yancy?" she asked
Il am Mrs. Ferris, and l am very
pleased to make your acquaintance"
The same here" murmured Yaucy
with winning civility.
Mrs. Ferris companion leaned for
ward, her face averted, and stroked
her horses neck with gloved hand.
This is my friend, Miss Betty NAL
roy
Glad to know you, ma'am," said
Yancy.
Miss Malroy faced him, smiling.
She was quite radiant with youth and
beauty.
We are just returning from Scratch
Hill," said Mrs. Ferris.
And the dear little boy We met is
your nephew, Is he not. Mr.. Yancy?"
1t was Betty Malroy who spoke.
I'm a manner he is and in man.
ner he amt" explained Yancy, some
what enigmatical!r.
DO you know the old deserted cab
in by the big pine?-the Blount
place." asked Mrs. Ferris.
Yes, ma'am, know it,
81 am going to have Sunday school
there for the children; they shant
be neglected any longer if ! can belp
it. Now won't you let your little
nephew Gomez"
81 reckon you-all can count on my
nevvy," Bob said.
Hannibal and Yancy were the first
TO arrive at the deserted cabin in the
old field Sunday afternoon. Shy chill
dren from the pine woods, big broth
ers with little sisters and big sisters
with little brothers, drifted out OF the
encrcling forest.
N5,.- ,ie, ic. i.
tested itself agreeably enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from the Bible, finishing with the
story OF David, narrative that made
a deep impression upon Yancy, com
fortably seated in the doorway.
You will all be here next Sunday.
won't you?-and at the same hour
she said, rising.
There was a sudden clattsr o.
hoofs beyond the door. A man, vel!
dressed and we'll mounted had rid
den into the yard. AS Mrs. Ferris
came from the cabin he flung him
self out OF the saddle and, hat In
hand, approached her.
81 am hunting a place called the
Barony: can YOU tell me if l am or
the right road?' he asked. lie was a
man In The early thirties, graceful
and powerful of build, with a hand
some face.
at is my husband you wish TO see?
| am Mrs. Ferris
Then General Quintard is dead?"
His tone was one of surprise.
His death occurred over a year
ago. and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you friend oil the gen.
eral's:"
NO, madam; he Was my fathers
friend, but had hoped 10 meet him."
His manner was adroit and plausible.
will you ride on with us to tho
Barony and meet my husband. MIR.
-" she paused.
Acknowledgment MurreII. Thank
yon: ! should like to see the old
place. should highly value the priv
ilege," then his eyes rested on Miss
Malroy.
Betty. let NE present Captain Muir
rell."
The captain bowed, giving her =
glance Of bold admiration.
ny this time The children had slrae-
glef off into the pine woods as ST.
leptly as they had assembled: only
Nancy and Hannibal remained. Mrs
Ferris turned 10 the former.
IF YOU will close the cabin door.
Mr.. Iancy. everything will be ready
for next Sunday she said. and moved
toward The horses, followed by MuT-
relI. Betty Malroy fingered for a mo.
ment at iannibai's side.
"Goud-by. little boz: YOU must ask
your Uncle Bob 10 bring YOU up In
the big house to- see me-" and stccl-
ing She Kissed him. 'Good.by. Mr.
Iancy."