The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-07-18


GOOD have mercy upon himr' said Kate;
he never meant i'll by any one; and, could the
truth be known, his desire to serve your in
terests most likely hurried him into this uDfnr-
tunate conflict"
l. The expenses of their menage were greatly
diminished by the change of apartments, and
Tim obtained the employment which had been
promised, and regularly deposited the total OF
his earnings in Miss Bingham's hands This
was, to say the least, a precautions and humli-
iating mode of existence-and Kate began to
reflect that she, too, might employ her time
proftably, and earn the means for their sub
sistence.
One day, While taking their usual walk in
Hyde Park, the colonel engrossed by his own
| moody meditations, and Kate building castles
in the air and arranging how she might best
employ her anticipated earnings, q violent
shower of rain burst suddenly upon them, and
| before any place of shelter could be reached,
| both were drenchcd to the skin. While making
| their way towards the Park gate, they were
| overtaken by an elegantly appointed carriage,
| which drove rapidly past and then drew quick
| ly up. By the time they reached where it
/ stood, the footman held the door open, and
| lady from within requested them to enter and
| take refuge from the rain storm, offering at
the same time to conduct them to their home.
| The colonel declined at first, but n renewed in
vitation, based upon the danger to the young
| lady's health, overcame his objections. They
took their seats, and were driven towards their
1 lodgings. The occupant of the carriage was q
i woman somewhat about forty five, possessing
one s. these ssaaly ana heni saa,sz
4 Faspsct \: SFstssat aFtearfng i.se, lisitive
soon learned the relationship of her eompan-
! ions, and before the Carriage stopped to set
| them down, she had managed to become &C
| auainted with their names and country. There
| was something encouraging and attractive IN
| this good woman's manner, before which all
reserve disappeared, and mutual understand
ing seemed to be established between her and
| Kate, even before the termination OF their
| short drive. When Col. Blake thanked her at
parting, for her. politeness, she shook Kate
| warmly by the hand, and requested permission
to call on the following day to inquire after her
health.
This was q cheering incident, and had q con-
solatory effect upon the wounded hearts to
which the unconventional kindness was ex-
tended. 1t inspired them with hope, and was
received a sort of omen that there were still
to be found those who could discover merit
and appreciate worth, even when unsurround-
ed by the Fictitious advantages OF wealth,
4 while the colonel felt that though stepped in
poverty, he had not lost caste.
l. That evening respectable tradesman of the
with Mrs Bloom, the landlady. and next day
the same carriage drove again to the door
Lady Clifton's card was sent up, and presently
after Tim ushered her into the drawing-room
We have already said that there was an inge
nuousness in this ladys manner which almos,
Instantly dissfpated reserve, and an expression
of active benignity III her open couutenanc'
which generated affection. Kate had known
} her but for some few hours, and yet she fel
! that to her she could divulge the secrets of he
heart With less pain and difficulty than to al
= most any other person she had ever met.
After prolonged visit, Lady Cliftons goot
opinion of her chance acquaintance was ap
, parently strengthened. That they were per
!. sons accustomed to mix in good society sh
could not, from the first moment, doubt; ant
;, the favorable impression made on her by thel
Q ease of manner, received confirmation from tn
refined and cultivated style of their converse
+ ton. She was charmed with the courtly Gle
9 sance of the colonel, and deeply Interested b.
t the qniet, unobtrusive melancholy which per
:, vaded the mind and sentiments of his niece
Q Lady Clifton, when taking leave, expressed
= wish that their present intercourse Hig ht ripe
/ into friendship-hoped they would call on he
Q in Curzou street, and asked permission to Civ
d Kate an occasional drive in the Park.
d The following day Lady Clifton called b
T appointments to take Kate for drive. She re
It marked that ,lcr young friend was dressed !
6 AZ am sorry to see You dressed in mourning
d and hope you have met with no family attii'
n tion.n
o "Yes,n said Kate, Eve have lost a cousin
It who, poor fellow, was dearly loved by us all
e WAS he youngT
% "Was his illness protracted ~
D, "No. his death was sudden and unexpected
d and the latter part of the sentence was deli
q cred with degree of hesitation W '1ch Lao
D Clifton appeared to notice.
% "Was he marriedW
e ono; he had fallen in love with n lad
" when young there was some mlsun9erst tan
ing, and quarrel with her uncle, which brol
a! the affair oft and that entalled duel WI
III his commanding officer, somehow or othe
and then he lost his commission, ana ran %
m his estate. He lived with MS, and often to
g. me the story of his love, poor fellow ; THU
10 it occurred at York"
= "Poor fellow repeated Lady Clifton, al
e, her eyes filed with tears; "when did he die
Ii "He died--its q secret which my nne
a. would not wish known however, III tell 20
Lady Clifton, as know it will be safe in 20
IL keeping-my poor cousin Michael was Kill
IN in the rebellion" -
fe "Poor fellow y again ejnculated Lady CT
On tom "Why did he join in such mad q
n criminal undertakings
"That cannot tell"