The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-07-02

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Mrs. CheerfhrS disposition and life was q
with the gay and brilliant acoomplfshments
that ornament tho social circle. She was tall
and well formed, with mild, sweet face, q
broad, fne forehead, luxuriant auburn hair
and sparkling, bright eyes. In company she
was light and viyaeious, or, when appropriate
sober, earnest and we'll expressed. She enjoy.
cd that which was gay and amusing, or sym
nobler and moro serious feelings. At home she
was the center of the circle of love happy
and contented, attention to every duty and
Judge of human nature. had he studied the
question, to have told whether she or her hus-
band ruled the house, such perfert harmony
existed between them; if they over differed in
deep as the waters of the Atlantic, and never
came to the surface. The children were trained
from early infancy to ready, immediate, nm
being thus carly laid, as they grew mp, look,
motion of the head raising of finger,
was all that was required.
Going to the lake." was great recreation
for the family, one that was INDUCED in two
or three times each summer, and was alluded
to throughout the year with great delight. ;.
Hurrah bully! won't catch the crabs y
~ dom tech tawish," said David, as he
toddled alter him.
.'Ma can take my doll asked Nelly.
Welly1 don't think I would, it might get
broken" replied her mother, and that ended
it.
Every thing was enthusiasm and hustle with
the children, all of them being anxious to do
something to prepare for the expected trip.
Their mother directed their efforts, encouraged
the glow of pleasure, assisted the boys in the
ofpnr IF nato toll orvir II hat
clothes t9 arrange for the occasion. and allow
ed every one to have part in the prepare
tons. Nelly having called to ask Mary to go
approval of Mrs. Mcdonald, who said that Mary
would be on hand in time. Mr.. Cheerful went
round to Mr.: Macourty's Office to invite Philip,
who was delighted to have an opportunity of
joining them for days pleasure.
When Wednesday came, the baskets were
carefully packed with an assortment of good
things; boiled ham and fried chicken, with
a nice leg of mutton baked, blackberry and
lemon pies a large pound cake, in the making
of which each one of the girls claimed to have
had part fine lot of small cakes, with
some nice ginger bread, three loaves of very
light homemade bread, crackers and cheese
sarllines, pickles and sauces, knives and forks,
plates and tumblers. Then there were four
bottles OF good old claret, and fonr fatter,
expected to fly with q bang, "when the wire
was cut !; q bottle of cordial and one of sherry,
and still another labeled "sazerac," which was
come guest as cholera. There were fishing
lines, bats, and nets, with basket to
carry the spoils in, and bathing clothes for the
whole party, Samson, the porter at Cane,
gro, who Thought the world and all of Massa
Richard" had asked permission to go along,
and the baggage was divided between him
and Rachael and Josey, Mrs. Cheerfuls ser
wants. The house was closed up for the day,
and if anybody had called, they would have
found nobody at home, but the faithful dog
Spot, who stretched himself out on the front
gallery to watch the premises until their re-
turn. They were all dressed in plain, neat
clothes, for they were going to enjoy them
selves and, like sensible people, Wore nothing
that would be easily spoiled, or which they
would feel much regret, if torn or damaged
The children laughed gleefully as they entered
the omnibus, the negroes and baggage having
been put on top, and Charley told Mary what
pile of fish he was certain he would get, and
Nelly amused Philip with account of all
she had done towards getting ready. AT every
jolt Of the omnibus the girls would laugh and
the boys cheer uutil they reached the railroad
depot, where they alighted with alacriry aud
entered one of the cars of train standing
there almost ready to start for the lake. Al
nine o'clock the train would 60, and after sec
| ing that everybody was seated, Dick went on,
to get the morning paper. Philip saw him al
! tho depot conversinS with two or three Other
gentlemen, when his friend Col. Spades came
forward and with a blande smile, extended
his hand, saying:
:: Good morning, Mr.. Cheerful, glad to SCI
| you, sir"
81 don't know you," replied Dick. in short
| forbidding manner.
Colonel spades-I had the pleasure o
travelling with you"
ayes, but when trip is over,' replied Dicl
| in the same cold tone, II never acknowledge :
travelling acquaintance--unless he is a gentle
man." Putting full emphasis on the last sen
tence, Dick looked the Colonel full in the face
then turned to the gentlemen he had been con
versing with, and bidding them good morning
entered the car. The repulsed Colonel shrug
ing smile, and then went away. Philip wa
at loss to know what this could mean, wha
spite Mr.. Cheerful, the most jovial of men
could have against his friend the polishe,
military hero, but the train soon began t