The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1871-07-09
Esq the Morning Star and Catholic Messenger
MARDI GRAS;
A Tale of Ante BeIlum Times.
fContinued.l
BY TIN. LINKINwArER.

the hot blood rushed to his face and brow and
oos met there Was in % her faos rm high ee
solve expressed, that conquered his feelings
and he sat down beside her again;
~An going to destruction :" he asked in
ow voice. sand is Mary interested in my fatef
Tell mo that you love me, bid me live and act
oey your peace and happiness, give me hope of
may eommsn me as if were a slave"
"Pbilip, can scarcely express what wish
TO cay, for might too deeply wound your feel
aspesk. Mary, will listen, and if can, 1
will do all that you wish, only tell me that
you love me, and all will not, can not yet be
Phillip, remcmIer," she said. speaking
-aIowly, as il struggling with the emotions
rising in her breast, "the happy days we
heeing, Ghoughtless, joyous hours when to-
gether we studied under good Uncle Peter.
We were alone, and almost friendless then,
aad vas more so than you, and your polite
mess, kindness and sympathy awakened q
Friendship in my heart, which was deepened
into love by after years of trouble, when al
seaost my only consolation was your letters,
full of noble, manly feeiings OF cheering,
a.speful advice and comfort. When Mr.. Nc
= zleaald acted 60 kindly to me and both him
I'D that should take their name and he their
eEanghter. the pleasing surprise thatit would be
10 yo1, Philip was % happy y dream to me.
at last, and in your words and looks found CON
Elcm2tlOn now snort
vuras tho happiness. Your visits became less
frequent each week until they ceased almoet
entirely. Yet this L conld have borne; yes,
asad you loved another aud received her love
in return, I would have crushed the feelings
>sf my heart, and would have been happy to
$50 you SO. But no It was not that, You
4rssspect in wild dissipations--the reports came
TO -often-nOt to me in particular, but they
'wsre the talk and regret of all your old friends.
Think, Philip, of the happy hours when we
EGuelt together in church as children, think of
:.i,e kind friends whose hearts are sad at your
wild life, think of the shame and dishonor
that must inevitably be the end" and as her
ceilings became too strong to be entirely gov
-.rued, she continued her face bathed in tears
.sl,rd her voice almost choked at times, " and
think TOO, Philip, more earnestly and sorrow
IulIy,.of Our Holy Redeeuer; who suffered for
cas the Gross, whose wounds are opened
anew by your sinful life, !, tn think & OF His agony
-Sliat awful mount, where for us He gave up
his life in the greatest agony, scoffed and
alser that Ay life of SIN, you join that multi
dude in spirit and aid them in their reyilings OF
1he Holy oue-oh! Philip, pause before il is
$50. too late.r
MARY, Mary" he cried, endeavoring to
draw her to him, "hear me, I will do all you
ask have been wild-I have wounded youl
Mary, and say that you will forgive me and
pve me-say it, dearest"
q love you, yes, Philip with ti. all my heart,
glead sank on his shoulder, and he kissed he
limo and again.
You shall be panied more, dearest" h
ssaid, earnestly, 8 from this day, will stud
S,ow can please you most, l will carouse n
more, gamble n,ore-I will strive to do al
eihat you could wish. My love for you sha
guide every word and action"
And the Church, Philip" she said, almos
700 happy to talk.
Ali, all, shall be you wish," he replied
'- but will not mention this to your fathe
sutil by my actions have shown him and a
s3ur friends that am redeemed"
A. il.a ipnr She
They fingered for some time in happy col
-versation, when they once more returned
Angeles to join their friends.
lWell we'll, you are o nice couple" said NJ
Cheerful, who had but just awoke from h
-stesta, " thought you had run away OF gor
down amongst the fishes to become mermalC
and conpanions.'
The children were still in the glory of cral
fishing, and were now joined by the other
The hours flew and the sun began to sin
Cow in the horizon, casting over the smoo!
and calm surface of the lake, long rays of 81
sasaeets of FURNISHED gold. The gentle bree
tzaat swept over the waters cooling the al
sRG1d delighting the senses OF those who hs
SION of the city, was SO light that it did nj
,disturb the tranquil look of the picture.
uatts At last ,snaeRsd Sa ms Mr.. CbeerfSi prepared
return home. He thanked Angelic 1or MS q
rtsntions and gave him some money to pay Il
aOhi dear, MY foot is so sore," said Charlie
ts he went towards the cars. :,
u believe, Lieut. myself badly on the ba
a2zces.' said Edward.
I'm tired most to DEATH" said Nelly, wi
Z" !ohg yawn.
They were finally seated in the cars, al
Sar!th "A scream and \ whistle from the steaI
thorse, away they went, through the swan
r2nebralle and thicket, dimly discernable
y..ic close gathering twilight, then into Il
aightcd city streets, until at last the depot W
reached. Here they had to wait for an omr
iuus to take them TIP town, and Charley scatii
5umself on the doorstep of one of tho house
7eaning on his mothers parasol, presented
=.plcndid model of q worn out child
" Oh me! / wish that omnibus won
So me- exclaimed Julia