[Story of Chester Lawrence by Nephi Anderson]@TWC D-Link book
Story of Chester Lawrence

CHAPTER VIII
19/20

Even the care-taker went within the thick walls of the castle, remembering, perhaps, that she also had been young once.

Birds may have eyes to see and ears to hear, but they tell nothing to humans.
On the way back to Cork there was only one other passenger in the car,--an Irish girl carrying a basket in which were two white kittens.
About half way to the city, the train stopped, and much to the travelers' surprise, a company of about two hundred Gordon Highlanders boarded the train, filling the cars completely.
"What," asked Chester.

"Have the Scotch invaded Ireland ?" "I suppose it's a company just out for a bit of exercise," suggested Lucy.
Their bare, brown legs, kilts and equipment were matters of much interest to Chester.

When the train arrived in Cork, the soldiers formed, and with bagpipes squeeling their loudest, they marched into St.
Patrick's street.

Chester and Lucy and the girl with the basket followed.
"This is quite an honor," remarked Chester, "to have a company of soldiers come to meet us, and to be escorted into town by music like this.


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