The Washington herald., 1913-03-09

the door, as II with the Dutt OF q rid
ing whip and a gruff voice cried:
open the door, Dan beckoned to
Kathleen, and as she came to him. whis-
pered: You had better wait in the
kitchen for Lady Moya and put her on
her guard" Without word the girl
| slipped out of the room and Dan took
his seat at the table. Grimston turned
| and looked at him curiously. The knock
| ing was repeated. but Dan paid no At
| tention to it. The Major tapped him
on the arm.
There's some one at the door, Dan."
rs there, sir?' asked Dan, in evident
surprise. He arose chuckling to himself
Il hope I've kept Burke there long
enough TO get him well soaked He
drew the bolt and Brian Burke entered,
fuming with rage. He lifted his whip
as if to strike. but as Dan drew his
powerful figure up to its full height,
Burke lowered his arm, snarling:
What the devil do you mean by keep
ing mo out in the rain?'
What's that ye say, sir?' and Dan
put his hand to his ear as IL to catch
the words.
''Oh, BAH" and Burke turned away In
disgust. Catching sight of Grimston at
the fire his tone changed. "Ye seem to
have found a comfortable spot. Major"
i
am so very comfortable that 1 dislike
the idea of facing the storm again.
can truthfully say that 1 have no heart
in hunting down unarmed peasants"
1T is not the peasants We want, it's
the men who inspire thcm.' returned
Burke, bitterly. Men like this Gerald
O'Donnell.''
You can't forgive him for winning
Lady Moya Fitzpatrick away from you,"
tat. 1,ol
Where did you find that out?" he
demanded.
Dan, who had been peering out Of the
window. started up with an excited cry.
'Merciful powers. She has struck on
the quicksands and not a soul on board
of her will escape Burke fairly shouted
with joy.
Good. I'm sorry for the others, but
I'm off TO identify him II he comes ashore.
II he's alive I'll take great pleasure In
attending his hanging"
Pulling open the door he dashed out
like madman. while Grimston looked
after him in disgust. Dan took down his
great cot and threw 1t across his broad
shoulders.
Where are you going, DAM" asked
Grimston.
Akin your honor's pardon" replied
the innkeeper. craftily. 'There'n be lot
wouldn't have me let all the other boys
gather up everything" 4 clatter OF
horses hoofs made Dan pause. a mo-
ment later Kathleen hurriedly entered
the room and whispered to her father that
Lady Moya was outside. Dan, looking
up, caught the glance OF Mai Grimston.
and, winking at Kathleen, put up his hand |
to his ear |
What's that you're saying?"
la,l
Dublin"
Sure ye're not throublin' at all SQUIRE |
Burke was here a moment ago. He's gone
down to the beach now" Kathleen caught |
the hint. and gave her father a quick |
glance of understanding. why are yo |
keepin' the lady outside" continued |
Dan. Bring her in. The major will not |
object to sharing the fire with a pretty
girl. I'm sure"
Il will feel it an honor, DAN" said the
major. Kathleen left the room as the
major continued. Il say. Dan, how do
YOU know that she is pretty?"
Major. j wondher at ye. Aren't we in
reland?' came like a fash from Dan.
irimston laughed heartily. and a moment
ater was confused by finding himself face
% face with one of the most charming
'oung women he had ever seen. The rid
ng habit she wore was soaked with the
strings, but there was a flash of merri-
nent in her eye and dash about her
hat seemed to defy all the clements to
icpress her. At her heels came her sery- |
ng man, carrying a pair of saddle bags.
we'll filled.
She introduced herself as Miss Judy
McShane, and was so evidently a lady
hat the gallant major soon found him
self intensely interested in her He told
Ter of his intended visit to Rallymara
castle, at which piece of news the young
ady seemed very much disturbed. This
The explained by saying that Lady Nova
fitzpatrick was friend. The tete-a-tete
vas disturbed by noncommissioned Of
icer calling the major to the beach, as
he ship was going to pieces and it was
Necessary for him to be there. With
much reluctance Grinston left the fair
Judy behind, promising himself he would
rot delay the pleasure of another chat
With her. Lady Moya, for 1t was she, 1
vas not left along alone, for Father /.