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

had o good prospect as salesman in the ~
employers concluded that it would be best to |
where, after which they had no doubt he
was made out and Mr.. Muslin, while paying
him the amount due him. offered his advice on
the course that he should pursue for the III,
ture Philip replied to him respectfully, ana
with proper Difference, and after saying good
bye to the seniors, and to some of the CLERKS
with whom he was on friendly terms he LETT
the store. e
As he walked down Broadway, thinking OF
the events of the day and forming plans ior
the future, he saw two men standing op ome
ton, one of these looked so familiar, shat he
soon remembered that he was Mr.. Macy an.
As he came forward, Mr.. MacVa'n said to MS
g Another season spent in this fruitless
search! 1t does aseem strange that no one 81
her old companiona has ever heard from nel.
hi. compapioS. II have WATCHED for her in
Boston, Albany, Philadelphia, oil over, In iacI ~
!. sEd have been assisted by Betsy ana !wo y.
the best detectives in the cou,try' all "i'nou'
q This old detective, Joe Bodkers, that ycw ~
say is snch good hand, what docs ne say
inquired Mr.. MacVain; -,,;.d Mr..
Williams, ~ he thinks the girl must have aiea
! from the effects Of the fright at the lire, or
from exposure afterwards, or may DO 'n"' sAo
:" Az for that" replied Mr.. Hacvain, &" we
! have the Testimony Of Betsy, who IL positive
that she saw her brought safely out Oh 'n'
THAT. true, sir."asaid Mr.. williams, bot
! il she was saved, where did she go TO 80 SUD
denly Yon know that Ia the last that was
II have no doubt she was saved" replied
Mr.. Macyain, " bat whore she ha, gone Is a
mystery hope We may yet unraveL
sist in bringing succesa," replied Mr.. Wi,'ia"'s
| al think SHALL go home next week" re-
piled Mr.. Macvain, these long seasons, whicn
others devote to pleasure aud regeneration
but which arc times Of racking anxiety for me,
are wearing me out, and shall hereafter,
make them shorter. hope that you Will per-
| severe and soon meet with success
During the latter part of this conversation
Philip had remained at respectful distance,
too far off to hear what was said. ons MS ne
saw the stranger 60 away anu tsnnad d ouiek to
oyertake him. At frat, Mr.. MacVain DID not
recognize him, but whom Philip told his name;
he was received in q very friendly and cord, IVA
manner. During their walk, he related to Mr..
MacVain much o. his life since his arrival IN
New York, and expressed q wish to return I, 70
New Orleans. III friend promised tnat II ne
, did do 80 he would aid him in procuring si'.
nation. and offered to assist him Win loan o.
money to pay his passage. This Philip thank
!, ed him for, but said it was not necessary as ~
, had saved enough from his wages snai
to his native city.
When Mr.. Droll returned that evening
? RI h a home at Mrs. Reeds boarding house
Mary met him at the door ana VIII pe.tna
e welcomed him after h,s day of labor and ex
element. After their tea, a meal served II
> the panest bordingnouss s.s,e .ney on,n
o the fashionable airs of the day, then sang a
IS old Scotch favorite which he always admired
T. and praised very much. But it wac evident
g there was something on her mind, she ha
u some secret to tell, or some new triumph
o school to surprise her dear uncle with.
= "What is it. Maryf' he said, as she left tn
d n;ano and took seal beside him. "Anoshe
y. medal at school, eh You will lead them o
If before long. know you will"
q ct ia not that, Uncle" she replied, lookln
70 "What then, dear ." he asked, with an e'
8. couraging look and smile;
id % Shut your eyes and hold fast all giN
y Won abe said piayfuliy, her fine blue eyes ia
Of anticipated pleasure. Mr. Drol comPhe
;" and to his surprise received in his hand
III ten dollar gG,ldd pieces MSss doe, this mean sv
re asked, as soon as he had sufficiently recover'
from his surprise TO speak. d. .,.+itv
70, You said, Uncle" she replied, tnst ~ T.
vi had sixty dollars, you would go with Cal
nd Evans, and go got you the money"
But how did you get itT he anxiousiy
CURED eff by my rspin,ng and Inc WISHES 20 \
ne strictly honest, or to beg or bemean you
OIL 500 aUnole, unclew she exclaimed, and b
q beautiful face flushed with PAIN that
should have such thoughts of her, even for
lat moment.
in Forgive me, Mary, know that y you are ;,
truth aud honor" he said, as he looked II
by her distressed face, "but l was surprised tt
you could get such q sum-. -
it," 1.-THE money came honorably into
ing hands," she replied, sit is the last legacy
to my poor mother, but had priced it t. a II tho no
81" and times more than did, would have pa
Mr. ed with it and felt happy in doing 80. since
linn will enable you to take recess of which
of stand 80 much in need"
I'M, NV dear Mary" he said, kindly pattipg
onr head, " perhaps you have doue wrong in pa
The ing with this money, if your mother left it
the you for q time of distress and want, fol
nat think We might get along without it &c
,cks while yet"
the a keep the money and let us go now. WI
had You get PACK ne4S iaii, you WIZ l 'i 49,
the fully restored to health. Just think wha
1are happiness it will be to me to see you str
nore aud we'll once more, and to think that ali
Il to a little, if so little, in bringing abou
res desirable au end the restoration OF
we're health"
cit shall be as you say" Mr.. Droll repl
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