The old priest took off his hat to Kate, and made a low bow, as though he should say,--to the future Countess of Scroope I owe a very especial respect.

Mrs.O'Hara held her future son-in-law's hand for a moment, as though she might preserve him for her daughter by some show of affection on her own part.

"And now, Misthress O'Hara," said the priest, "as I've got a companion to go back wid me, I'm thinking I'll not go up the hill any further." Then they parted, and Kate looked as though she were being robbed of her due because her lover could not give her one farewell kiss in the priest's presence..