New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-12

think them funny! She had reply. 1t dld
not take her long to find her room and TO
omen it. There was another picture OF a
boat, but tho namo on Its slde read Despair.
And these words were added: Your boat is
the pleasantest, but understanding that
there was no vacant place upon it have
been obliged to take passage on this
Slowly the meaning forced itself upon her.
Henry had fears that she whom he thought
engaged was cOguetins with him. | think,
doctor, you will hardly justify her in pro
eeeding further with the correspondence"
'"Why not Hasn't a woman as much
right to make herself understood in such
q matter as man! And when the social
advantages are on her side the burden of
making tho advances often falls upon her
Many women do i: indirectly, and are not
censured."
well, you know I'm conservative, doc
tor but I'm glad you're consistent. She
did send another valentine. l am afraid
she strained this figure Of speech about the
boat. But when everything in the world
depends on one metaphor, it will not do to
be fastidious. Jennie drew again the little
boat with msspelt name. And this time
she added five words: The masters place
is vacant
"And quite late in the afternoon the re-
ply was left at the door, am an applicant
for the vacant place, if you will take that
of masters mate
Good" cried the doctor; % always add
vocated giving women every liberty IN these
matters
But will stump YOU vet, doctor" said
Hubert. That evcnln, Cough was to
lecture in the village, and my friend went.
not to hear Cough, but to see Miss Jennie
Morton at Il distance. Somehow, in the
stupefaction Of revived hope, he had not
thought Of going to the house to see her yet.
He had postponed his departure, and had
thrown away his scruplcs. Knowing how
| much opposition he would have to contend
with. he thought, if he thought at all. that
he must proceed with caution But some
time after the lecture began he found the
Morton family without Jennieo Slowly it
all dawned upon him. She was at home
waiting for him. He was near the front of
tho church in which the lecture was held.
! and every inch of aisle WAS full of people.
To get away was not easy. But as he
thought OF Jennie waiting. il became mat
tor Of life and death. If the house had been
on fire ho.would not have been more intent
on making his exit. He reached the door:
he passed the happiest evening of his life.
only to awake to sorrow. for JennSe's father
is dead set against the match.
'He has no right to interfere" said the
doctor. vehemently. i" You see. stand by
my principles
you would not" said Hubert.
"Why. isn't il dom"
OIL beg your pardon. doctor. for hsvin:
used little ..att. had much a; stake: l
have disguised this story ia itS details. But
it ia true; am the hero"
Tho doctor looked quickly toward his
daughter. Her head WAS bent low over hex
book. Her long hair hung about IL like a
curtain. shutting ont all view OF the face.
The doctor walked to the other window and
looked out. Hubert Sat !ikc = mummy.
After a minute. Dy. Hood spoke:
"COrnelia.
She lifted face shas wa. aa,me. Tear,
slistened i'll her eyes. and doubt not there
was a prayey in her heart.
e'YOu are ~ brave girl. had other plans.
You have right to choose for yourself.
God bless yOa both. But it great pity
HUI is not = lawyer. He pleads WE'LL so
saying he put on his nat and walked out.
This is the conversation that Hubert 70.
peatcd to me that day slt'ln. ia his own
little parsonage IN Anenvi!le. 4 minute
after his wifi. came in. She hail been pre-
scribng for the minor ailments Ni some
poor nei.hbors. She took the baby from
her crib and bent over her till tilat same
Ion. hair euS.aiU-d mother and child from
sight.
Il think. sa;l Hubert. '.,lst !ou folk.
who write icve STOKES make j great mis-
take III stopping at marriage. III" honey
moon nevcS tyuI: begin. unit! ronjusal at-
fection is enriched by this holy partnership
of loving hearts in the life "f Il child. The
climax OF love story Is not the wedding.
1t is the baby"
What do you cali her."I asked.
Hope" said the mother.
Hope Valentine" 1ded t'se father. with
a significant smile.
And you spell the Hope with IA ~
believe" | said.
You naughty Hu.'' said Mrs C"rnci;..
you've been telling. lou think tina: lov.
story is interesting s" Others because 70"
enjoy it mlcll"'