The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-08-18
TIE MORNING STAR
JUVENILE COLUMN.

ga JUVENILE COLUMN. j
~ THE WRITING MASTER. - @'0 IL
BIZ T. CAMEL Rsspzr.
OF all the young French princes who
siRnalized their childhood by traies OF
goodness, NO one 10 more worthy ee being
offered a. model, than Charles 'Eerdinano
Of Artois, whose name has remained en-.
trait that will DO here recounted, proves
what can be done by q 6rm. constant Will :.
and teaches what we owe TO those who
strive by patience and assdnity to over. q
come oar caprices, and to make as conqoes n,
the cares and dihiculties OF 'edocauon 10
necessary to all men.
Charles, from the tenderest years, was
noted for that frolicsome petutance ana
that amiable vivacity which are, ordinarily, o.
and a hsppy disposition. He early learned
to read fiuently, and spent many pleasant =
moments in reading the pretty stories 0. Z
Psrranlt and. the interesting dramas u, Q.
Bsrgwin Which were sse :ss a az to
learn to write, and gave himself up VIA
great ariior to his writing lessoos that were
1iver him by an excellent old man name0
Rochon, who Joined to great talents IN a.s
j art touching goodness, and an sneon9uSr.
4 ahie patience. He had great need OF the
latter virtue, for Charles, often led Sway
by his natural vivactty, Yves NOS 0ooho 70
, the advice Of his master, and 70 the eross
= cbagrin aud sorrow OF n. hocn01, ny srs
ING the copies, emptying and renlhne his
: inkstand, cutting his pen, and IN many
I, other trifing ways:
Y One day he perceived that his preoeP.oI
" was sorrowfui and silent, and, supposing
70 that his capricious conduct was the cause,
v endeayored to atone fer it by doeile ano
q affactionate demeanor but nothing c9ulo
l rouse the good old man from the meisn-
or choly in which he was plunged: -.
y Tie prince made inquiry Of one q ms
AZ fathers Wallets, 40 to the reason OF nis
master's sorrow, and learned that MT;
40 Rochon, in the goodness of his heart, nao
az endorsed q note valued at q hundred nVkee,
q" for a false friend, who had lett NM e. pt ~
it. and as only q month remained MN 70
on nav the sum, he thought of selling bus loL.
by niture at a sacrifice, to aid in making up
no charles pretended to pay no attention e e
Inc th;s iliseoyery but determined In secres q
10 rei;ave his master from his trouble, oy
nus aarninp the money in such . way tnaS y
on, would be the fruit Of the progress ne ha'
ese made under his instruction.
, .n The next day, Charles, while eSh bont th
WEAKNESS of learning to write. Hne ia.ns J
admitted that the art was tat'gong
ACQUIRE, but added that, as 1t was ves s
ainst necessary for prince to master at, ne nope
Charles would apply himself. -,
This Charles promised to do, on col
Ger. d;t;o n' that for every good note his mast.
Hall Wonld give him, his father would rewa1
eted him with q Louis dor, which he mig
inst snend "a he liked. r.:r1,., a. %. .'sH
kens His father willingly assented, ana stso'
arge nv che expression Of joy that Charles VOL
ami stroye to discover the mRsteryl that Q
and yeloped his action but as Charles !"
Incl silent, he resolved to respect hiS secIs.'
sign AZ his next writing lesson, charles
liam, hayed with such docnity, apphcataon 2
and patience, that his master was VEIL. al
'tural very welIl If you continue TINS, yen
TINS soon be fine writer" aine nn the 3
even If the pupil the same surprise on the
Of the " the master. ttTruly SIRE" he said,
and a miraculous change, that cannot und
:. stand, has come over you. o;r 81
# the 0You are then pleased with me, slr
fmaus PLEASED is not the word; am ov
which loved. delighted"
vosion ''HThen beg you to give me little NJ
nor to expressive Of your satisfaction, that .
lily of shpw II TO papa, to convince him OF
udiees imnroyement."
others 1Certainly will sire, and you may ma
of the peat your request every time 20" give
t they such satisfaction. -,
to be The promise was fulfilled, ana e'
which morning Charles received, at the sigu
"We his masters note, q Louis dor; untl
t." said iast. his father, thinking that MT. no
IN this was over indulgent to his pupil, oegge
SO with see his copy book The sight o. ~, tins q,
proves WINGED the king, and soon the n
terman uossessed the desired sum.
at the The note that Mr.. Rochon haa enoo
IN secu- nv this time wanted but three Gays Oh
ubordi- inert, and the poor writing master nag
and the plored mercy from his creditors TO NO ]
'Olitics The sight Of his sorrowfut coun1eI
D, shift touched the heart Of Charles, ana a.,
.. quired the cause of his sorrow. IN II
6rst and master refused to reveal, lot cue
title cry pride of his nature would net penny
, hatred to take advantage Of the intimacy ~
revalent ioyed with the prince to sue ior . iav
W above he strove to change the COW eFea'ion u:
It above Charles unable to restrain LIS oesI
IT above comfort the sorrowful heart, sotopE.y
|. That the money from tue drawer OF his oes
priceless handed it to Mr.. Reckon, Wild rev
o which Of explanation as to the manner III
and do gained it. .... go
7as re- o'On hearing this the master 1urs
hich the tears; he seized Charles hands,
officially them to bis lips, and cried out 10 to'