The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-06-18

Barege, Muslin & Co.'s."
"Yes, sir; did you know him :" she asked.
enthusiastically, "be was in the same stock
with me. He was q good man real, fine,
oid-fashioned gentleman"
"He was, indeed, sir, abe said, pleased to
hear him praise her uncle.
"Where is he now p he inquired.n
Is dead she answered H;S not .y;n. he
he was q good fellow and I am sorry for him."
Mary then related to Mr.. Sellwell the par
ticulars of Mr.. Droll's death, in which he was
himself in getting o situation for Mary. and by
the time her strength Was sufficiently recovered
to allow her to accept it, he had secured Po-
sition in . private school, where she was to
teach q class in the usual studies and give
music lessons.
A few days after she entered upon the du
Philip, who stated that he had just received .
letter from Mr.. John Droll, giving the news Of
the death of their friend Peter, and the infor-
nation that she had returned to New York. He
gave o bright account of his own prospects in
New Orleans and asked her to come out there,
assuring her that she could fndta good situa-
ton, and of the pleasure it would give him to
In reply she briefly stated her present occu-
patton, and expressed her pleasure at his good
fortune. The correspondence thus begun
tho school in which she was engaged was
broken up, and in looking for another situa-
ton, Mary's attention was called to the follow
ing advertisement in one OF the morning pa
pers, which she at once resolved to answer:
WAN1ED-As travelling companion to q lady
now here on . visit, young lady of education,
affable temperament, refined manners and good
character. To such an one the greatest IN
Astor House.
The fig trees were budding forth, the peach
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were full of flowers and the people of New
Orleans were enjoying their early peas, cucum-
bers and other choice vegetables, although it
Cheerful having kissed the folks at home
with an extra smack to the baby, put his hat
on, and, drawing long Whit at the cigar he
held jauntiiy between his teeth, started for the
by the remark from his better half that she
wanted some money.
MONEY! sue-f haven't got any money"
"The children want shoes, and it's time to
buy spring Clothes" said his wife.
swell, 60 get them" he replied, carelessly.
But you told me, Dick, not to make any
"That's so !" he replied, suddenly remember
ing his resolution to make no more bills on
to Mr. William Belden, of New York, my usual
present to my aunt and paid old Shaver one
Of the notes he held, and that's taken all the
money; SO we'll just have to run our faces
again."
1t was easy in those days to get whatever
was wanted and shave it charged" that many
who were counted more prudent than Dick
were in the habit of cumming their faces"
and Dick, after a shrug of the shoulder and q
thoughtful roll of his cigar, troubled his mind
more about the matter. When the new
admired the styles and claimed the beverage"
on each new article. On the same morning
Mr.. Macourty was walking up and down his
elegantly furnished Office in deep thought Mr..
had nh Ito
had returned to his desk on the day before, but
in such-po health that it was evident that he
could not permanently resume his duties for
some time to come. Mr.. Macourty was much
attached to him and felt very SOLICITORS about
his recovery, but thus far all overtures looking
to q trip for recuperation had been refused by
his clerk. He had not made his appearance,
although it was nearly. ten o'clock, and Mr..
Macourty had concluded that he was worse, or
had prudently remained at home. AS he took
another turn in his walk, however, Mr..
great coat of beaver cloth, with a large plaid
scarf around his neck and his hands covered
with warm wooden gloves. He was looking
miserable indeed, and took o seat with the air
of q man completely exhausted.
"Good morning. Len, how do you do feel ="
said Mr.. Macourty, cheerfully.
81 am getting better, sir" was the reply.
al have been thinking of you," said Mr..
Macoutty, seating himself near by and laying
his hands kindly on the others knee, land
have concluded that you must go of tor u
trip" ~
Browsee, with an effort to look easy, II am
getting better"
a.! hoye you are, Len, believe you are" re-
piled Mr.. Macourty, "bnt next month is March,
the worst time in the year in damp climate
like this for an invalid, and am anxious that
you should pass it in Havana
1.-THE fact is, Mr.. Macourty, am not able te
do So" said Mr.. Browsee, "my house is not
quite paid for yet, there's q Thousand dollar
mortgage on it, and cannot leave it unpaie
for"
IL know your building has taken yon
money" replied his employer, "but leave tina
to me-"
"My mother aud ssters-l have no cash t.
leave with them and"
"All these objections are easily overcome,
said Mr.. Macourty, kindly, but with name
that settled the question "you can so ror
here to Havana and from there across tn
water, to Italy: Wherever yon go, wit
, our letters of introduction, yon will fin
friends, aud our correspondents will cash you
checks for whatever money you require, whic
I will be paid at sight here-you need not shak
, your head, they will not be- charged to yOr
, but TO expense account, and your salary vii
pay to your mother the same if you wer
1 here-ion't say q word, have thought tn
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