Story of Chester Lawrence

time to talk of either love or

the dark points on the horizon which the seamen said was the Irish coast, and which as the vessel approached, expanded to green hills, dotted with whitened h

you think of Ireland?

rning. You a

cry of 'Land ho.' No matter how pleasant an ocean voyage has been, we

ter. "I thought you we

apa has a brother in Cork. We intend to remain there a few days, then g

not under embargo. Yes; she was uncommonly sweet that morning. Perhaps it was the Irish blood in her quickening at the nearness of the land of her forefathers. Cheeks and lips and ears were

ou see, this is my second visit, and it's like c

aid; "but I suppose they would let m

and. I'll have to go down now and awaken

s. He must know where they were going-get addresses by which to find them. He had no plans but what could be easily changed. Seeing Europe without

ester. "He seems in a stupor. I can't

d. "Don't worry. We'll

r him to speak to her. The doctor after a hurried examination, said there was nothing serious

t off at Queenstow

ve, he will be strong enough. This young man seems able to carry h

ll-

said nothing. The doctor promised

awrence-"

You're hardly able to lift a glass of water, and now you father's ill also. No; I am going with you, to be your body

ople. "It's all right," he muttered, then lay down again on the pillow. The doctor came with his medicine. There

must soon get ready to

seemed difficult for

rence-here is to go

f it was easier to gi

u worry. Rest as long as you can. It will be

man nod

r. "Then you may attend while I do what little is n

ter reached out and took Chester's hand which he held in his own as if to get strength from i

on deck watching the approach to Queenstown, and explained to them what had happened to change somewhat his plans. "I'll sur

on deck. A small rope was thrown up which was caught and hauled in by the interested spectators. At the end of the small rope there dangled a heavier one, and at the end of that there was a loop into which a good-sized Irish woman slipped. "Pull away," came from below, and half a dozen men responded. Up came the woman, her feet climbing the side

the tender, and even then the incline was quite steep. This bridge was well fastened by ropes, and t

deck, and down the gang-way to the tender, where he found a seat. Lucy followed, stewards carr

st to leave the liner, they were soon ready to be off. The gang-way was drawn in again, and the tender steamed away towards the inner harbor. The big ship wei

rney by rail. The minister and his party, however, took passage again on a small boat for Cork. Everything being new to Chester, and

ther hand, dotted with farm-houses and villas, presented a pleasing picture. The boat drew up to a landing at

heir time of need. Bag and baggage was piled in besides them and they drove away through the streets of Cork and into the suburbs. Slowly the horse climbed the h

Aunt Sarah, who took immediate a

r heat that it is no wonder you have no nerves. They're burned out of you. But it's

l. Away from the bustle and roar of hurrying humanity and traffic, resting amid the soothing gr

The sun came in rather strongly during the afternoon and the father motioned Lucy to partly draw the blind. She did so, then drew a stool to his chair and

light tap at the door. L

ple below are somewhat confused ov

inue for a little while. Come in to where there

to come near. Lucy took her former position, while Chester drew up a chair. Yes; h

eached out and took the young man's hand, "C