Ballure

Ballure -- Auntie Nan -- his father's death brightened by one hope -- the last, but ah! how vain!

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

He had turned out of Ballure into the Ramsey Road, and he could see the town lights in the distance.

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

Kate remembered that Philip came to Ballure on Saturdays.

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

It was the letter which Philip had written at Ballure.

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

The words sang in Philip's ears like a sweet tune half the way back to Ballure.

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

Philip was at home for a few weeks only in the year, and Ballure had lost its attraction.

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

Auntie Nan is reconciled at last to leaving Ballure and joining me in Douglas. '

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

But when he reached Ballure he did not dash into Auntie Nan's room, according to his wont, though a light was burning there, and he could hear the plop and click of thread and needle; he crept upstairs to his own, and sat down to write a letter.

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

Kate laughed more immoderately than ever; but Philip, with a look of alarm, half rose from his seat, and said across the table, "There's my aunt at Ballure, Pete."

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892

The dog trotted on in front of him as he turned up towards Ballure.

The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892