They all laughed at her way of saying it, and the little cloud disappeared. Mr. Yorke did not think it best to tell them that the Know-Nothings had called a public meeting for the next evening. There had been no such meeting for several months, and this might not be of any consequence.
The invitation was written, and sent, and on Saturday morning the answer came, only a few hours preceding Father Rasle.
He thanked them for their kindness, but found it necessary to decline their invitation. He must be where all the Catholics could come to him, bringing their infants to be baptized, and going to confession themselves. Besides the distance, he could not think of subjecting their house to such a visitation, which was likely to continue till late in the evening. His flock needed every moment of his time.
But, meanwhile, between the letter and its answer, the public meeting had taken place, and it had been of consequence.
TO BE CONTINUED.
THE NEW “OUTSPOKEN STYLE.”
We looked for dewy flower, and sunny fruit:—
He serves us up the dirt that feeds the root.
Aubrey De Vere.