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than by her v101enuy 300: open, and lifting t] a. blow that would have to Donnybrook Fair. IE tune it fell, with a. loud oâ€"nothlng! Far or near, nor. H. mm. In to be seen. Bridget Was dis- mayed. For the first time in her life n sensation of terror filled her brave Irish heart. Slamming the door vio- lently to, she locked it again, and rushed, with open eyes and mouth, into the room where the terror- ltricken mistress and pupils sat, nuts with fear. “Faith, it's the divil himseIf that’s a it! Lord pardon me for namin' him! Och, holy martyrs! look down on us this night for a. poor, discon- solate set ov crayters, and the Cross of Christ be between us an' all Arming hex'seu w Fidget softly turned ‘00,, and laid her ha my to open it at And dropping a little bob of a. courtesy, Bridget devoutly ant. the sign of the cross on her forehead with her thumb. _» Unable to speak or move with ter- ror, mistrm, pupils, and servants crouched together, longing and pray- ing wildly for morning to come. Again the knocking commenced, and continued, without intermission, for one whole mortal hour. Even the neighbors began to be alarmed at the unusual din and windows were opened, and nightâ€"capped heads thrust out to see who it was who knocked so incessantly. Three o’clock struck, and then, Pet beginning to feel terribly sleepy, and quite satis- fied with the fun she had had all night, cut the cord and drew it up. The clamors, of course, instantly ceased; and five minutes later,-Fireâ€" fly, the wicked cause of all this trou- ble, was peacefully sleeping. “I’ll never stay another night in this dreadful place if I only live to see morning!” was the inward ex- clamation of every teacher and pupil who could by any means leave. And so, in sleepless watchfulness, the 'dark, silent hours of morning wore on; and the first bright ray of another day's sunlight streaming in through the windows, never beheld an assemblage of paler or more ter- rified faces than were gathered toâ€" gether in the establishment of Mrs. Moodie. (Continued from last w muest penalties 01 the law inflicted on them.” Arming herself with the Acaustomed to early rising Irom her infancy, the first beam of morn- ing sunshine found Pet out of bed, and dressed. ‘ The other girls, with Miss Sharpe, were up, too, hastily throwing on their clothes, and looking pale, hag- gard, and worn, from the previous night's excitement and want of sleep. Quivering with the remembrance of last night’s frolic, and the terror and consternation that would follow it to-day, Pet stood before the mirror, bathing her hands and face, and curl- ing her short, boyish, black ringlets. The others did not wait for this. but as soon as they were dressed made a. grand rush for the lower rooms, where they knew the remaind- er of the household were assembled. An'd hem thav found them. still In had she taken her stand, k! knock! it began again; 11rd rap Was abruptly cut her violently Jerking the , and lifting the poker for at would haVe done honor u'ook Fair. But a. second 1, with a. loud crack, upon Far or near, not a. soul ----- Rn‘daet Was dig- CHAPTER XXII. the first time in her life .1 terror filled her brave Slamming the door vio- : locked it again, and i to early rising from the first beam of morn- found Pet out of bed, with the Poker- .ed the key in ”1° hand on the lock. at a second's noâ€" to m lcusuu v. __ , _ ed away as volubly as any of them of her terror and wonder, protesting she would write to her papa. to take as. At last, becoming awm of their deshabille, the young ladies de- camped upstairs to don more becom- ing garments, and talk over, in the privacy of their own apartments, the ghost and the mysterious rappings. Mrs. Moodie, reCovering her presâ€" ence of mind and dignity, with the coming of daylight, resolved to lose no time in having the matter fully investigated. Her first act was to have the house searched from top to bottom, and the young ladies wil- lingly engaging in the search; every corner, cranny and crevice, from at- tie to cellar, was thoroughly exam- ined. "Oh, it's no use looking: it waste ghost!” exclaimed Miss Sharpe. "Oh, ya, it was a ghost! It must have been a ghost !" echoed all the young ladies simultaneously. - i __ u- nnmn in as. At last. Deco: their dwhabille, the camped upstairs to jug garments, and privacy of their 0“ ghost and tile my 5“ :iiisperS. but drawn“ to the leng'th 0‘ the JV‘"D “But ghosts always come 11! through a. key-hole â€" at least the ghosts up our way do." said Pet; “so where was the use at its knock- night." - No one felt themselves qualified to answer the question, so the hunt was given over. and the hunters, in much disorders, were told they might amuse themselves in the play ground that morning, instead of reciting as usual . _- ‘ . ~â€"â€" L-â€" 3 At the night. all Pet's doubts were removed: she was discovered. Then all personal apprehension: vanished. her perverse spirit rose, and told, aunties. M daring. she stood bo- i‘nro in: stem judge â€"her straight lithe form defiantly erect, her man. don: black eyes dancing with inn. “Stars and stripes !" ejaculated Pot, lnwar'dly.‘ as the rose to obey: “can she have found out so soon 'I O , Pot. Lawless. maybe you ain't. in for It. now!" | All gym were now turned in silent moment on Pet. Slowly lira. lug-die thrust her hand in her pock- et. still sternly tranaflxing Pot. with halcyon. and drew outâ€"n piece of co ! ing it, “we used it 121 our room 101' hanging pocket' handkenhiefs and collars to dry on." “Yours, Miss Hughes," Said Mrs. Maudie. facing round with an angry light rising in her eyes. ‘ 'I’ _.A--_ :L “It was‘mine, madam ; I gave it last night to the new pupil, Miss Lawless.” "To Miss‘ Lawless ?" “Yes. madam, when we were in the dormitory last night, she asked me for a. string. and I brought her this, having no other; she has cut it, 1 â€"do you know "I do not know, she did not. say; it is very strange how it can have got here.” .‘ 1, nA-L~_l v- --v- A new light suddenly flashed through the mind of Mrs. Moodie. She meollected that Pet's father had told her of the mischief-loving proâ€" pensities of that young lady. , She 7 1__:.‘l_ glanced up at the window beside Pet’s bed,!and the whole truth dawn- ed upon her. And then a. change most wonderful to see came over Mrs. Moodie. Dark and stern, and determined, she turn- cd from the door, untied the cord. and marched with it directly into the house. “Miss Hughes," she said curta- ly, ”go and tell all the teachers and pupils to assemble in the school-room at once. I think I have found out the origin of this disturbance now." Wondering and perplexed, Miss Hughes went and delivered ~her mes- sage: a universal rush Was made {or the classes. and in silent. expecta- tion they waited for the coming of Miss Noodle. They had not long to wait. Will: a hard metallic tramp, that an- nounced her etate of mind. that. lady rustled in and in ominous sllmce, took a seat, motioning the omens to resume their: with u Wave of her hand. - Every eye Was bent upon her in sil- ent awe. Her eye passed over the rest. and like a. hound scenting its prey. fixed itself pierceingly on Pet. "Mina Lawless," she said. in a. stern. massured tone. "came here." "Ilia: stloa. do you know gay- am of this?" “Will you be kind enough tons“ for flu“. purpose you borrowed it?" “Yal'll. to hnvo some fun with." “Tu! Pay. ho a little not. ex- hibit. Ibo anleu. Ju agar-n “Why. that cord is mineâ€"or rather as.” said the young lady, examin- g it, “we used it in our room for mcring nocket' handkenhiefs and "sunny unwanted.” add Pot. ‘uw it last night.” 7"w11at did Miss Lawless want of it 9” ‘11"! said Mrs, Moodie uvoeml' said Pet. 511," said MI "Ya' m,’ Bl daur ted ' ‘And what ' “I told YO' said Pet, coolly. Mrs. noomo compressed hex-lips, and though her sallow moo wu dark with suppressed onset. she ro- mined outwardly calm. Low mur- murs of mmmcnt. anger and in- dignation ran through the room; but Pet. stood upright, bold and defiantly, before them all, on though she had done nothing whhever to be uhamod of. “Perhaps, then, since you ore so fond of practical jokes, you won the ghost Miss Sharp saw, likewise," sold Mrs. Moodio. “You, I Was,” said Pet casting . rushing glance at tho lady. who not listening, with hands and eya up- lifted in horror. . n. ,. ‘13-- "Silence, Miss Sharpe ! leave the matter to me." said Mrs. Moodie, sternly. Then turning to Pet: “Since you are So candid. Min Law- less, will you inform me in what manner you rendered yourself so trig tful an object?" " es, it Was easy enough," sold Pet. “1 just rubbed some phosphur- eted ether on my hands and face. It shone in the dark and scared her and that was all I wanted." m." -- â€"v "No. she wasn't." Bald Sharpe: "the one I “W w” “And what evil motive had you in terriiyinz us so?" went on Mrs. Maddie, alter a pause. ”I hadn‘t any evil motive. I Just Wanted fun, I tell you. Papa sent me here, and I didn't want to come, but I had to; so, as it was horrid dull here, I thought I'd just amuse myself, scaring you all. and I can't see where Was the harm. either! I've always been used to doing as I like, and this ain't no circumstance as to what's to come next!" And Pet's flashing eyes blazed open de- fiance. “Some one else will have a voice in this matter. Miss Lawless. Had I been aware of the sort of girl you were, rest assured that, much as I respect your father, you should nev- er have entered here. I shall in- stantly write to your father to come and take you home, for no induce- ment could persuade me to allow you to become a member of this estab- lishment. You will consider yourself expelled, Miss Lawless, and must leave the house as soon as your fa- ther can come to take you home." ‘ “Well, I'm sure, I'm glad of it." said Pet, impatiently; “for of all the stupid old holes I ever saw, this is the worst! I wouldn't be paid to stay hereâ€"no, not if you were to make me president toâ€"morrow for it.” “No such inducement is likely to be offered, Miss Lawless. Your pres- ence here, I can assure you, is not Coveted. Miss Sharpe, take this young ,udy to one of the spare rooms, and remain there to watch her until her father comes to re- move her. Young ladies, you will now resume your studies as usual." And With a. frigid bow, Mrs. Moodâ€" ic swept from the room. leaving all now resume your studies as usual." And with a frigid bow, Mrs. Mood ic swept from the room. leaving a] behind her lost in a maze of wondc and indignation. Miss Sharpe, with her little eyes glistening, approached and tools Pet. by the shoulder. to lead her from the room; but I’et angrily jerked her- self free from her hated touch and exclaimed: W‘i'VIIet me alone; I can walk with- out your help. Go ahead and I'll follow. but keep your hands to your- self.” â€" Miss Sharpe. finding herself foiled even in the moment of victory.walk- ed sullenly on. and Pqt. with head pand elbows squared tripped af- tgr her to the solitude of "one of the spare rooms,” where every amuseâ€" ment was debarrcd her but that. of making faces at. Miss Sharpe. J, An hour alter. a 10ng epistle, do- tailing in glowing Colors Pet's wick- od actions of the night before, Was dispatched by Mrs. Moodie to J udge Lawless. The result. of it was that th. oven- ing 0! the sccond day after, that gentleman arrived. nearly beside himself with rage. whole affair, and ended by protect- ing that no amount of money could prevail upon her to keep so vicious a child in her school another day. All her pupils would beCmne deprav- ed by her example; and the result. would be. tholr parents would take them home. and thus she would lose her school. Judge Lorilee: haughtlly replied she need be under Ono glance at the gentleman's Taco however. convinced ha thnt it wouid not b. we. and. tint prudence was i, In tho welt plan Just tun. Hmwmomgmu a the door ”$09.“,ka 7 Pet 'wus accordingly dressed. her baggage packed up, and brought. down to her father. With all her boldncao she yielded for a moment as she met his eye. But. without one single word of comâ€" ment. he motioned her to precede him into the carriage; mil in silence they started. During the whole journey home. the judge never condescended to open his mouth or address her a single word. Pet, just as well pleased to be left to herself. lowed buck lathe carriage to mediate.“ new all-chic! when she would get home. The evening 0! the Decent! day brought than to Jude-town. As they passed the village. natured the tore-t. roa‘d. and cum within night or old Barrens Comm. Pot begun to think 0! Ray, and wondet how he wand hi prli'honsion. for he Would stuntly take his daughter home. it it would be are to ukhar tuber tolothargoinandm. But Miss Petr-61min. Lawles- soon to‘un’d she was not quite so much her own mistress as sh. thought. hid out 0! an window. when t.- I-h' die-fly “Mt he I" "I. at was your design in the household into consternation. Miss Lav- dborf’la‘st night?" then than a talking one. Ranty was out on the verandah. walking up and down with his hand- in his pwkets whistling "Yankee Doodle." Pet favored him with a nod as she tripped into the house, while Banty's eyes grew as 1m as two full moons in his amazement. Batting alter her, he caught. her by 0‘.- .m as she was entering the I]; “In as she was entering an door, and “chimed. "I say. Pet; What in th‘e world brings you home again? I thought you wen gongto school!" rary. Then shutting the door. he threw himself into his arm-chainand folding his arms across his chest.quâ€" ored Pot with an awful look. Miss Lawlws, standing erect be- fore him, bore this appalling store without blushing. ' .u 9_‘_ _. C‘so' I ' wu.rv “Then why are you here?" "Finished my education. Told you I would in a. week." said Pet, with a. nod. - J _..l_‘4l v4“..- “Aluvuv """'â€""â€"w’ "Well, and wha do you think of yourself now. Miss Petronilla Law- less?" was the first, question he deigned to ‘31: her since their meet- ing, _ - . - .u L4---" “‘14 Pet; homing dauntcd. ”And what may that be, pray ?" said her father: - A IIL Bt‘l‘l In... .w-.--- “Why, that I'm a real smart lit- tle girl, and can keep my word 111:. a. man. I said I'd finish my education and be back in a week, sudâ€"here I “And how have spend you; time 1 Lawless?" "Just as I did beforeâ€"riding round and visiting my friends." A chilling smile settled on the lip. of the judge. "So that is your intention, is it ? Well, now. hear mine. Since you will neither stay at school, nor be- have yourself like a young lady should when at home, I shall sell your pony and procure you a, tutor, who will be your teacher and guard at the same time. Whenever you move from the house, either he or I will accompany you; and I shall take proper steps to prevent your visiting any of those you call your friends. You will find. Miss Lawless, I am not to be disobeyed with im- punity in the future. Perhaps. after a. time, if I find you docile and et- tentive to my orders, I may forget Siour past; misconduct and restore you some of your privileges again. This, however, will e_n_tirely 'depend .lulD' uvvvvvv-, nu- .â€".7. i,_ _ on the manner in which you conduct yourself. I have already a gentle- man in view who will undertake the office of tutor, and until he comes, I shall have you locked in your room and your meals brought up to you. Not a. word Miss Lawless, I have borne with your impertincnoe too long. and you Will now find that I can now adopt. a. different course.- So saying the judge calmly rose, rang the bell; and then reseate'd him- self. You should have seen how Pet stormed and raved, and scolded,then vowing she would kill herself; she would jump out of the window ; the would set. the house afire and burn them all in their beds; she would have no tutor; she Would murder him it he can». w“fighteâ€" riffâ€"lino Petrom’llu upstairs the attic and lock he: in.” was magi-'8 commapd. But he soon found this was easier said than done. for setting a. sum-ll chair. Pet brandished it over his head. and threatened instant annihi- lation to tho first who should come near her. Thejudgo arose. and with n sudâ€" den snatch taught hold 0! it. Pet clung to it like a hero. scolding and vocifomt nt tho top 0! her lungs. still; but was as n Ily in her In;- ther's gasp. and the tut-speedily dimmed and pinned. u- â€"' vâ€"â€"-- The judge listened to all this with the most Meet indifference, until the entrance of an neg-es: put an and to the scene. . A i717 iwill bringher up mull. Stand out o! the ww. 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