The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-05-21

SusIn' WA 49, w. wonid be suspeE led during
his absence and he would be depIiveo .. .ne
Therefore he Struggled against the disease
that h nd settled in his constitution, that iell
destroyer, consumption, which was Slowly nu.
surely undermining his strength and bringing
him nearer to the grave. Mary watched him
with care and her heart was FLIED VIII AP
prehenson on his account She heatu 9.ne.e
iety. and often joined her solicitations 10 theirs
that he should do SO.
what do you say. my little pet :" he said
Oh. no, Uncle, it is not that" she replied.
You know how badly I would feel 10 part
ton and this is of the first Importance to me.
cannot bear to think of you working your
life away when a few months, perhaps perhaps only
few weeks, would restore your health. 49,
"And what would become ofmy little neicei'
he inquired, as he kindly drew back her long
eurls, :" what would yon do while vas gone T.
along very well. am sure can. she replied.
L will try to get o class in the Institute or q
music class. Believe me, the thought that yon
are relieved from the worry and care Of bust,
ness the hope of seeing you return improved
in health will give me strength 10 40 Any
work."
| 90 must take you with me-. wrote to the
over there, and have had three or four letters
since urging me to do So"
"In Scotland! Will you take me with you !"
"Yss, my dear" he replied. "This is o.
tober5wsil, sy January 1 shall have money
Chow much money do you require, Unclef"
! 81 went down to see Captain Evans OF the
ship oskwood today said MI fo psoi hundred
| and twenty fire dollars, and for anotner nun
dred we can go from Liverpool to Aberdeen
He leaves on Saturday of next week, ana II -, !
! had sixty dollars more We would go, but ne Will
leave AGAIN some time in January, and then i
"Go with him now, Uncle" she replied. 'You
! go and leave me here. ! shall feel SO happy
| to know that am not keeping you away from
those yon love, and with whom your strength
| will, no doubt, return" -,
al should like to see the old home again"
| he replied, a slight accent of sadness in his
voice. land if it IL Gods will, shall do SO soon,
| but cannot go without you. 1t will not be
"Ihen what, Uncle Peter I" she said, seeing
that he hesitated to complete what he was say
ing. e,,l. and ;fanvtb;n,
bannens me, You will have good home,. with
kind friends" he replied. "Brother John has
promised to be a father to you, and if death
comes for me, will feel more contented at the
Don't talk about death, Uncle" she re-
piled, wiping away the tears that were filling
her eyes. "You will be strong yet, and live
MANY a day to guide me with your wise ad
vice. and cheer me with your words OF kind
.if it is Gods will. Mary" he said, kind,
, caressipp her head. Il hope he will spare M
. to see you comfortable and happily settled il
: life, but it will do no harm to provide for tn
worst, and SO feel that must get home"
:, Muslin g. Co.'S, and every body about the piac
. was on the alert to fill the demands OF tn
throng of CUSTOMERS. A little past noon, q
! Mr. Grape was standing near the lace depart
= ment, he observed Philip, who was shown
y y the shawls and sacks to very stylish lady j
, o dark brown silk dress, with furs and cape
4 81, 1nAx r,ny,<N ant xutfh hon hv1x
y ing anything, Mr.. Grape came forward an
>, reproved Philip for trying to wait on the lad!
!" telling him that he should Rave called one {
= the older salesmen.' While they were foldin
=. - up the articles to return them to the boxe
e aud shelves where they belonged, Mr. Crap
- missed q shawl and asked Philip where it wa
~ Philip, turning them over and searchin
~ through the pile.
p liz certainly was there o few minutes ago
% 20 replied MIR. Grape, continuing the search wit
=. TT may have been, sir, but it is not he
"a now" said Philip.
T. getting angry. Didn't you show ssa'
u. marked fifty dollars, with vine embroidery al
20 large flower center, to that LADY, I:;;.
No. sir did mott Ala replied beard 9ou saw
ny Of that style at that price," :,
a. al told her that the lace point was fifty d.
no shawl at that price"
no "You needn't try to get out of it in tn
IN way" said Mr. Grape, who was by this time
Get out of what 7" said Philip, aroused
To- this remark.
,e d "Oh, it is q great deal moro convenien
mo said Mr. Grape, sneeripgly, "'when you
vas man has stylish lady friend to ailoT IN her r
to steal nice shawl than it Is to buy one for hi
ro- without the least hesitation. before !
nod Crane had finished speaking, Philip struck
The face with FL the be st
mt or one returned by MI. Grape, three or
and clerks interfered and separated them.
, of event created a great sensation. Many OF
re- men rushed forward to see what was the u
,in- ter. while those who remained in their sto
eagerly INQUIRED Of others what o was going
al, fight within tue sae1 ,eat Prev of them
the ever dreamed of; they were Mortified at
{ by idea and that one of the boys should {
tfnf strike a member of the I" firm," was even Il
and wonderful. The culprits were ordered bac
hen the office, where both OF the seniors were I
hich emit, and before tins " hign court" tney
| orrafpned