The Works of William Carleton

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 Excerpt: ... go on." "What's that?" said the father again. "He is desiring us to go on," replied the son. "Then, in the name o' Goodness, do so, avourneen. Susy will die downright." "Where am I to dine to-day?" shouted the priest, in a louder voice. "I say, where am I to come in for my dinner, for I'm not expected at home, and my curate dines out?" "I can't hear him," said the father. "He says the curate dines out; an' he wants to know if he's to dine with us." ' Throth, an' he won't; not that we begrudge it to him; but for this day the i.ara one well have but our own relations. Push an. An' Brian, too, poor fellow, that was always so proud of you!" They had now reached the top of an ascent on the road, whilst the priest toiled up after them. In a few minutes they began to descend, and consequently were out of his sight. No description of mine could give an adequate perception to the reader of what was felt by the family on hearing that the object of Denis's hopes, and their own proud ambition, was at length accomplished. The Bishop's letter was looked at, turned in every direction, and the seal inspected with a kind of wonderful curiosity, such as a superstitious person would manifest on seeing and touching some saered relic. The period appointed for his departure now depended upon the despatch with which they could equip him for college. But until this event should arrive, his friends lost no opportunity of having him among them. Various wrere the treats he got in fair and markets. Proud were his relations when payjng him the respect which he felt right sincere pleasure in receiving. The medium between dignity and humility which he hit off in these scenes, was worthy of being recorded; bu...