The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-07-02

Between old friends. Philip" she replied,
extending her hand with pleased look, new,
Mr.. MacVain, who had been surprised by the
recognition between Mary and Philip, watched
them attentively, as they were together often
happiness, or merry, joyous pleasure that shone
at times on Mary's face, as Philip, in his best
mood, chatted Of the fashions, related anec-
Joined in the song or dance, as he looked upon
| her during these changes he feared that he had
| discovered in Philip formidable rival. Mr..
Macourty came later, and with him MI. Nc
Donald, and the evening passed pleasantly to
all.
az was glad to see Philip there" said Mr.
Macourty to his wife, after they had returned
cit seems they are old friends" replied his
wife. g. Mrs. Mcdonald says they have cor
sshe is q Charming girl said Mr.. Macourty,
herr
"And mine! never met any one with whom
was well pleased"
81 trust that she will have a good influence
on Philip" said Mr.. Macourty, and win him
| back from the fast crowd he has fallen in with"
II don't think Philip is very Wild" said his
wife, while the anxious tone of her voice told
that she feared he was.
{" He has been going it pretty loose" was the
reply. " His salary is drawn nearly month
ahead, and there are unmistakable signs that
he is going the road to ruin"
| I hope that it is not 80 bad rs you think"
|
Philip was pleased to find Mary grown SO
much and for q time was very attentive to her,
but the influence of the club and an imagined
! change in her manner to him worked upon his
mind until he became almost stranger at
Mr.. McDonald's One evening as he entered
the Crescent Club, carelessly sauntering in
smoking cigar, he heard some OF the MEM
bers talking of Mary and praising her earnest
ly. The universal favor in which she was re-
ceived created a feeling of jealousy with nm.
If he had met her in poverty, struggling to
ho hov he'd tn Tor
assistance and would have made any sacrifice
for her. He found her now surrounded by
every comfort, in the midst OF elegance ard
refinement, with friends who Were deeply de-
voted to her and hosts of admirers ever ready
to flatter and praise, and having looked Tor
} ward to their meeting with the hope that he
| would then guide her actions and monopo-
lise her society, he became sensitive of every
look and word.
One of the visitors of the Club was Col
Spades, who, having received an Invitation
from one of tho memb beers to call at the rooms
did 80 and continued his visits regularly, not
an evening passing without his spending a
! part of it there. He was not long in starting
parties in games of cards at which the betting
was often very large, and through which he
always passed largely the winner. He man
, aged his points well, hattering the membo
and paving Difference to their judgment, &c
that he was soon o favorte with the whole
! Club. HIS bland and affable manner, gentle
manly bearing and handsome dress, with :
continual talk about his horses piantat'on am IN
= Hudson, all of which were dwelt upon and ye
> in n manner that avoided the appearance o
i Boosting, made deep impression on l in,aF
to him, the card parties were seldom MADE u
without him.
!; When Philip was short of money in settlin
d his losses the Colonel accepted his note, d.
claring with marked politeness that 1t mad
- no difference, any other time would do.
u At last the season closed and the Colonei al
:, nounced in the Club that he was going to sc
IA about his estates in the North, collect his div
:, dends in New York, and see the world at tt
" fashionable resorts, and The news was receive
=, with much regret by the members, who wei
81 sorry to ioose the gallant Colouel.
y, Itrcqnircd some fnanceeIing on Philips pa
io to raise the six or eight hundred dollars Tn
: he was behind with the Colonel, but he IL
y too much pride in his name to think of hes
. tating about the matter. He therefore DO
10 rowed the money and took up his notes.
C. CHATTER XVI.
"Dick, the children want to go to the lake
ct said Mrs. Cheerful, as her husband stood hol
ing the burning match ready to light his Gigs
re- little ones stood around anxiously awaitil
"pd like to GO myself" he replied. with
and giving a few vigorous puffs at his cigar.
Of ted Edward, the oldest Of the boys, al
tie David, cried in q chorus, "Please do, papt
his "You have sent the remittance for yo
aunt, havn't you !" inquired Mrs. Cheerful.
zen :" oh, yes, long ago." replied her husbar
Pm toleIabe easy so far as money goes
An l owe is n thousand to old Shaver, and
don't want his money as long rs the interest
led paid"
wen, don't you think wo can go?" 5
b." asked.
y expect So" ho said stopping down to pl
Dr." with tho children.
in when ?" she next inquired.
why, my dear Sue, any time you like"
so," replied, elm agreeable to u days tun n
time"
row =" viii! ask Mary Mcdonald to go with u
as she said.
AN right, ask who you like" he replied.
ARE 81 j think Philip wonld-
INTO Yes, do ask Philip" he said, interrupt
, her, she will be good addition to the CT
ave pAny, and wo'li go next Friday"
Ma "Ohi Papai not Friday. because then
came cat anything but fish," cried all til" q
el'i dren.
urn WEI. don't you go TO the lake for
ldinneT." no lHughingiy ansTefSd
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