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The house at Brianag was very large, er than those of Gillean or Shannon's Loch, the O'Reilly horandfather for her parents before theirof the McDonald and Randall lands, it was a ho the royalty of the lowcountry district where we lived They were not only adracious hospitality and charity a the people of the county

The house sat on a rise above a swa drive that curved in front of it was lined with oak trees that had been planted soon after the house was built A long verandah crossed the front, with tall colu the roof which covered it Tall s on either side of the front door welcomed all who entered; the draperies were never closed except on the coldest days of winter Inside at the center of the house were twin staircases which led to the two upper ends of the house; there wererooather, balconies from which one could see past the swamp to the forest beyond The lawn sloped from the back terrace to the swamp; it was there where as infants we had played under the watchful eyes of our nurses; it was there we played pall ed one another to foot races and fencing contests as we grew older; and where linen-covered tables loaded with food were placed on the pleasant days when there were picnics or dances

At Brianag, I was happy I knew that, there, I was loved

At Brianag, I was near Robbie

I heard horses co, and my heart lifted as I looked toward the sound; Kevin and our father were co from the fields I turned and hurried down the stairs As I reached the bottoreet the to you! I trust you slept well?"

"Oh, very well, Papa, I thank you," I said, and curtsied He turned his cheek toward ly and turned to Kevin

"Good , little sister!" said Kevin, and kissed me His eyes searched mine for a o to Grant's Hill today?" I asked "I had a letter from Cathy Belden yesterday; she is so lonely for coo too! We could return as soon as tomorrow"