State to him that you have reason to know that his son has a
bitter enemy in the neighborhood; that great injustice had been done
to him in many ways, and that you would be glad that a reconciliation
should take place between the families."
"And so I am to set out upon the wild goose chase of reconciling a
wench, and a fellow, without knowing why or wherefore."
"No, sir--not at all---I will make Cavanough call upon you."
"I don't understand this," replied the uncle, rubbing behind his ear; "I
don't perceive; but pray what interest have you in the matter?"
"Upon my honor, uncle, none in life, unless an anxiety to serve poor
M'Mahon. The world is down upon him about that vote which, considering
all the circumstances, was more creditable to him than otherwise. I
know, however, that in consequence of the estrangement between him and
Miss Cavanagh, he is bent on emigrating. It is that fact which presses
upon him most. Now will you oblige me in this, uncle?"
"Let Cavanagh call upon me," he replied, "and if I can say anything to
soften the old fellow, perhaps I will."
"Thank you, uncle--thank you--I shall not forget this kindness."
"Well, then," said his uncle, "I am going down to Fethertonge on a
certain matter of business, you understand, and--let me see--why, if
Cavanagh calls on me tomorrow about eleven, I shall see him at all
events.
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