The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-12-14
iContinued.l
CHAPTER XXI.


The wind rose in sharp, sudden gusts, and md
large hail drops fen upon the skyhgns OF s; sas
Nth sea. al ckness and few so bad rs the untor-
tunate Ella
how often did she note the hands Of her watch, |
as they crept lazily on how feaEfully did she
aver and anon gaze upon that cold face, always
G%a 'ttsmbio lest there. in that berth, at sea,
amidst strangers, ttho tried spirit shouio pass
away. ,,u,,o, Itwaa
near midn light, and, though the rain had ceas-
cd, it was dark and windy night;
Unfortunately afflicted Ellie! kat ,le eyes
EVAN with tears as after all the busy tnron&
had left the cabin, she raised the trembling
form from the berth, dressed her, and led her up
the steep stairs on to che deck.
Wa ali know W hat u scene of confusion the
moment of departure from o vessel Preseuts.
The deck was wet and slippery ropes were
lying in the way, and, with great alfncury NJ
last, Kathleen drew her through the CROWD o.
people, amidst the jargon of Flemish ana 6aa
French spoken by the crowd, that even at tnaS
late hour had fooked to the steamer. s,,,..a
Wisely had she delayed to bring the ainioseo
one on deck till the greater number OF the pas
.eenGers had passed out. But, alas, there was
no vehicle left, and she was fam TO aooePs s1o
services of young Fleming, to condnot her TO
Oh! how her heart aohed rs the wind blew
and the rain fsI,, ana G on her arm. Bot
bark! There is friendly voice, and tee
etran ger priest, who was vending MS way IL
'N 81 i Wish had had She pleasure of seeing
YOU before you left the steamer, would nav:
procured Q conveyance for you. ms Is s n
NIGHT for you to be abroad, especially so fo
thSt door lady; but am thankful to say yor
are close to place Of shelter now, Esrly 70
morrow you can proceed TO ST. Juuens Sui
on nv return from Brussels, shall call ther;
myself, to make inquiries about one IN Whsm
feel SO interested"
Al this moment they stopped at the hotel
and bowling her acknowledgements TO Tn
priest, she led her unfortunate on9rge iot waEu
and asked for tea and . comfortable peorooW
Excitement, fatigue, and the deepest sorro "
kent Kathleen long. RN AXE, and her tears re-
fast as she gazed on the thin, palild race OF ne
unfOrtu nate friend. At last she fell aaleer
and did not awake till nearly nine o'clock
the morning. Doubtless worn out py tue ur
Wonted fatigue and illness OF tho previous "a!
Ella seemed resolved to remain IN BED, nc
couid All Kathleen's persuasions Induce ner
allow herself to be dressed 90 that she 0ega
her tfither by herself Bat suddenly, e wa
not unusually thO case, Ella again bScau
paSsiye, and, making her preparations a. O.
PeditiOnsly as possible, enc sGSSeeo"0 In fS"''
On they passed through the nat country O
tending between Ostend and BEuges, Ella Pc
fectIy still, Kathleen sorroWtui enough, Jo
and then saying h6 rev S"PF Su hour n the
reached the hospice.
No massiye building, hemmed in by htG
briok W ais met Kathleen's timid case, for,
the coach ratified over the Eoogn' u"e ~;
dow. but a somewhat low, long white bnlIoln
an unpretending door, opening direct from u
street. and long, narrow windows, with gree
venetian blinds and lace curtains rs In AZ
PooT' unconscious Ella was led in by Katl
Iaan. n heavy load was on the heart OF u
Latter No hired attendant came forward
meet the unfortunate lady, but those "n