The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-04-14

True, he could do this without any indelicaoy,
but he has planned little programme OF
hi mself at least, than leaving her to draw her
own conclusions from such meagre lnforma,
ton rs he can give her in the presence OF
others. Moreover, he does not wish 20 startie
he: before others by mentioning L'zzles name
"a sore subject to her, he suspects. 80 ne
bides his time, although impatiently. IT Ell,
nor were like her cousin, he thinks he wouid
not wait SO long for opportunity TO SPEAK.
HIS mans nature is aroused by the necessity
of pursuing.
But Mr.. Schuyler has not made up his mind
that he is willing to take Catholic wife. ne
is at present only DESTROYS of establishing the
old pleasant, friendly footing between Ellnor
aud himself-possibly more tender one but
he will not yet commit himself; Not until he
only an ism, it seems to him. He is getting
impatient, however, at her continued indifer-
ence toward him. He sees that he must make
his opportunity; and, being young gentle ae-
laying her at the honr when her last music
lesson is ended for the day.
Elinor's face flushes and her brow contracts
a little indignant fash is in her brown eyes as
be confrOnts her. She remembers the last
scene between them at that hour by the piano,
and it Goes not tend to soften her manner.
Evidently he has got all the work to do. un,
helped by her. So he starts of, as is his usual
manner, with an abrupt introduction of the
subject.
miss Lloyd, owe you an apology for de-
CIaEInH Iuab L uaO your picture III my possess
sion. know now whose picture it is"
You should have known it was not mine,
sir, when 1 told you 3d." and she bushes
again at the thought Of Lizzie's being known.
81 did know it, Miss Lloyd did believe
you, on my soul, against all the wonderful eyi.
dence of the remarkable likeness to you. did
believe that picture was not yours, or that at
least you did not send me it, or know of my
having it. But how could know that 1t was
your mothers name in your book 4"
He stops confused. Elinor has never yet
known of that added testimony against her.
Had she known it, she would at once have told
reason for any mystery concerning that, it
being part of Lizzies condolences to her.
If he had had that clue, perhaps he might
have come to some imperfect glimpse of the
truth. In answer to her Wondering inquiry,
"What book 7" lie says now humbly:
You left u book you appeared to own on
the piano. took the libeety of looking at it,
and read name in it which 1 knew belonged
to her whose picture mstook for yours. Your
cousin, Miss Lloyd, is very like and very un-
like yourself. met her short time since at
original of that picture, 1 could scarcely be.
!ieve it was those fair locks which the sun
made SO dark in her picture. I may certainly
be excused for not remembering this trick Of
photography, especially when you two are in
features so very similar" He says this last
pleadingly, because the displeased look has not
gone from her face.
"Mr. Schuyler" she says, styonr mistake con-
corning that picture was more natural and
more excusaole than your supposing ME the
writer of that letter or the giver of that pic
ture. think, whatever the evidence you may
have supposed yourself to possess, my uniform
bearing and manner toward yon should have
freed me from any such supposition on your
part. could not tell you whose picture you
had, but was free to tell you W bose name was
in my book"
But, Miss Lloyd, even if you had given ME
the chance to ask yon, 1 could scarcely take
tn la tn for xx,r;k.
ten in your book. The very asking of that
would have seemed an accusation."
Eliuor's quick sense of justice sees this
readily, and her brow clears Hard ms it has
been against herself. she admits that it was an
ENHANCEMENT for him. So she says more gra-
ciously, ave will let it pass, Mr.. Schuyler. I
disposed of as easily as can pass out of it."
And she endeavors to leave him. with q pro-
voking air of taking no further interest in him
or his changed footing towards herself. He
gently makes n motion of barring her way.
She stands waiting to hear what he has further
to say to her, but there is evidence of any
desire to remain.
"It is SO long since we have spoken together
in this friendly fashion, that think you need
not be in such haste to shorten our cenversa-
ton"
He says this in such hattering way, imply
ing that to talk with her is the one great de-
light for him, that her girls sense of pleasing
and being pleased is quickened, but she only
TOYS with the tassel Of the curtain near which
she is standing, and says nothing.
Again Mr.. Frederick finds he has all the adj
vances to make toward conversation unaided
by her.
" Miss Lennox tolls me yon were educated at
a convent. Is that the reason you are so shy
of ME, or is it because am Protestant, Miss
Lioydf"
my parents are Professionals, and all my
relatives. 1t would be strange for me to be
afraid of Protestant"
And yet you can be of 30 very different a
faith. May ask, is it matter of conscience
with you OF only one of tastef"
81 do not understand re'igion being matter
of only taste, Mr.. Schuyler" she says, simply.
"Why, don't you think it is taste, preference
only for the gorgeous and ceremonial, which
makes the Ritualsts of st. Adams and St.
Mary's do as they dof"
:" cannot decide upon their motives, Mr..
Schuyler. only know that if my conscience
were not in this, should not separate myself
in my faith from that of my family" She says
this with firm bearing aud lofty look at him
which abashcs him. He begins to suspect that
this young convert will not swerve from her
path from any regard for him. He has a full
share of conceit, fed by his success with the
girls of his acquaintance. He has won their
smiles SO readily heretofore, and he has pleased
and flattered them easily, that he is pigued
at making no better impression now when he
realty tries.
Again Elinor moves to the door. He let's her