The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-05-07


''Never think of that" he replied, sure
have come little money laid up in The bank
and am earning more than my expenses
what is the value of money if we can not do
good with it Z"
"Indeed, sir, thank yon," she said earnest
w but cannot accept your offer and allow
yon to spend your savings in that way"
tell you, Mary, do not need the money,
it than in giving You chance to get an edn-
cation, that will fit you for that struggle with
the world which will come soon enough. Say
no more on the subject but consider it settled
That you are to come over with me-"
But Mr.. Droll, just think"
"Nay, now, it is my WISH" he said. and in
stead of saying Mr.. Droll, you may call me
comfortable you will be-"
~. IF could hope to ever repay you," she re.
Piled sit would be different, but to be SO great
tax on you, and never make any return for
your kindness would be too much"
AS she stopped speaking, Philip Cummings
near them. To him Mr.. Droll now appealed
tor support of his proposition.
want Mary to board at Mrs. Reeds and
60 to school for while," he said to Philip,
" and will pay the expense. I have no one
be glad to have her do it."
My dear, kind friend" said Philip, enthu-
siastically shaking Mr.. Drolrs hand, T" this is
couia and the best
"Tbere now w exclaimed MI. Droll, tri-
nmphantly, didn't know It'll Now You see
my plan is endorsed by Philip"
Droll had gained her confidence and esteem by
his uniform kindness, and she was ambitious
OF an opportunity to improve her mind, but
her mother had impressed upon her the idea
1avors from strangers, it was like taking chari-
ty, instead of working for what she wanted.
Your offer is very kind" she replied, but
mother always taught me it was more honor.
able to get living by labor, even though it
strangers"
was friend of your mothers, and am sure,
If she was living, she would approve of your
going under my care. I have no relative in
this country, and am able to pay the little ex-
pense that your schooling will be. I am only
doing AS would wish some one else might do,
if a sister of my own was left unprotected. As
tor your paying me, you can do that in being
kind and good and persevering in your Studies
as for the money, the satisfaction of doing
that which L believe is right will be q daily
recompense You must urge no more ex.
cnses, come with me, go to school, and excel
| all your companions in your classes, and you
will always find good friend in Uncle Peter"
81 am snre our good friend is right" said
Philip, land hope you will accept his Offer,
continued Mr.. Droli. sYour mother esteemed
| very highly, she was q lady of fine feeling,
sensible and good, and to take care of her only
child, and assist her on the road of life, will
be q constant pleasure"
II hope appreciate your Kindness" replied
Mary, and understand the many advantages
| that shall enjoy under your protection and
care. 1t may be that some time in the future
| will be able to reward you, at any rate
| will do the best l can to please you by atten-
ton to my Studies"
THAT is well said,' replied Peter, his face
beamlng with pleasure, at his triumph, " am
sure you will do admirably"
| $50 she will, 1 know" said Philip, equally
pleased that the difficult problem was solved
and it will be step she will never regret"
They conversed long on the plans for the flu
ture, and wer. equally well pleased with each
other. Mrs. Beddice sent her servant girl over
to sleep in the house and keep Mary company
a thoughtful attention that settled another
fdfficult question for them.
On the following day Mary removed to Mrs
Reeds, taking with her q small trunk of cloth
ing and a few articles that she did not wish tc
the old home was disposed of by Mr.. Droll
who charged himself with the settlement OF
the whole business. Mary at once entered
school, with instructions to the principal from
Mr. Droll that she should enjoy every facility
tor Improvement, as he was willing TO stand al
reasonable expense in the matter of her educa
ton. at first Mary took up only the lesson
common to an English school, but in sbor
time French, music and embroidery were added
to these. In all of these except French ant
needle work, Mr.. Droll was we'll versed, ant
spent his evenings in assisting her to perfec
herself in the tasks assigned to her. Philil
was a.freapent visitor, and joined with interes
IN the conversations that their occupation
brought up.
Ito be continued.)