Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1912-03-07


and at city prices
easy. Bob; they amt going to wans
him"
Well, sir, that surely is passed. %
comfort to me. and / got all the
instincts Of father without having
had none Of the instincts OF q hua.
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
HUI, down the long stretch OF sandy
road he saw two mounted figures
tben as they drew nearer he caught
the dutter OF skirts and recognized
one OF the horsewomen. Il was Mrs.
Ferris, wife OF the Barony's new owns
or. She refined in her horse abreast
Of his cart.
aren't you Mr.. Yancy7" she asked
Il am Mrs. Ferris, and | am very
pleased to make your acquaintance
THE same here" murmured YanoE
with winning civility.
Mrs. Ferris companion leaned for
ward, her face averted, and stroked
her horses neck with gloyed hand.
This is my friend, Miss Betty Mall
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
Ill.," said Mrs. Ferris.
"And the dear little boy We met IN
your nephew, Is he not. Mr.. YancyY~
II was Betty Malroy who spoke.
In a manner be Is and in man
ner he ain't,' explained Yancy, some-
what systematically.
DO you know the old deserted cab
in by the big pine7--the Blounh
placer" asked Mrs. Ferris
Yes, ma'am, / know it."
X an going TO have Sunday school
there for the children; they shant
be neglected any longer II can help
It. Now won't you let your little
nephew conner
Il reckon you.all can count on my
neyvy," Bob said.
Hannibal and Yancy were the firse
to arrive az the deserted cabin in the
old field Sunday afternoon. Shy chill
dreu from the Pine woods, big broth
ers with little sisters and big sisters
with little brothers, driited out OF the
aneirciiug forest.
Mira. Ferris missionary spirit mani
tested itself agreeaAly enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from the Bible, finishing with the
story OF David, q narrative tnat made
a deem lmpression pn0n Yancx, com
fortably seated IN tie doorway.
sYou win an be here next Sunday,
won't you?-and at the same hourf'
she said, rising.
There was a sudden clatter OF
hoofs beyond the door, A man, wen
dressed and well 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.
y am hunting q place called tho
Bsrony; can you tell me II am on
the right road 2" he asked. He was q
man In the early thiItiea, graceful
and powerful d build, with a hand
some face.
1T Is my husband you wish to sect
| am Mrs. Ferris"
aThan General Cuintard Is deadY'
Hls tone was one OF surprise.
"I3ls death occurred over a year
ago, and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you a friend OF the gem
eraI's?"
mo. madam; he was my fathers
friend, but had hoped to meet him.
Hia manner was adrolt and plausible.
"Wili you ride on with US to the
Barony and meet my husband, Mr..
--7" she paused.
"Murrell Captain Murrell. Thank
you: should like to see the old
place. / should highly value the priv-
ilegc," then his eyes rested on Miss
Malroy
Betty. let me present Captain MUIR
rsll."
The captain bowed, giving her q
glance OF bold admiration.
BY this time tho children had strag.
gled of into the pine woods as si-
lently as they had assembled; only
Yancy and Hannibal remained. Mira.
Ferris turned to the former.
IT you viii close the cabin door,
Mr.. Yancy, everything Will be ready
for next Sunday" she said, and moved
toward the horses, followed by Mur-
rel. Betty AIalroy fingered for q mo-
ment at Hannibal's Side,
"Good-by, little boy; you must asia
your Uncle Bob to bring you up to
the big house to see me-" and stoop-
ing she kissed him. "Good-hy, Mr..
Yancy."
CHAPTER III.