The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-07-27

announcer that, at Marselles, SIX thousand
young men have, with joined hands, vowed
never to marry until the women renounce
their ruinous costumes and costly idleness,
and return to plain style of dress and frugal
habits. ! object to this propensity to ease
and pleasnre-this desire of our women for
fnery and the qualification of vanity. Not
because this inclination is expensive, but be-
cause it is objectionable. Every creature has
an object. But, if we consider the women of
our day, We might we'll ask, for That are they
here :"
q For what are women here, foolish man p"
interrupted Herr Frank. Are they to 60
about without any costume, like Eve before
the fall Are they to know the trials of
life, and not it's joysf Are they to exist. like
For what are they heref will tell you. They
are here to make life cheerful. Does not
Schiller soy,
Honor to woman abe scatters rife
Heavenly roses mid earthly nfei
Love she wsaves in g'addening bands
Beantifui thoughts eternal fires.
Richard smiled.
"Poeticai fancy !" said he. My unhappy
friend Emil Scblagbein often acclaimed and
sang with passion that same poem of echil-
le''s. Love bad even made poet of him. He
three years married. he is the most miserable
man in the 'world-miscrahle Though his
wife; Ida has still Q same finely. carved
head as formerly; but that head, to the grief
of Emil. is full of stubbornness- of whim-
steal nonsense. Her eyes have still the same
deep blue; but the charming expression has
| Gates a storm. How often has Emil poured
! out his sorrors TO mel How often complained
| of the GOODNESS of his wife! ball missed
missed from necessity-makes her stupid and
| sulky for days. In vain he seeks a cheerful
look. When be returns home worried by the
cares of business, no fpds no consolation in
lda's sympathy, but is ve5ed by her stubborn.
ness and offended by her cofdness. Emil
sprang headlong into misery. will beware of
| such step"
You are unjust and prejudiced:. Must Sal
| women, then, beldn Schlag beins 7" seHt
," Perhaps my Ida might be still worse" re-
torted Richard sharply.
Herr Frank drummed on his knees, always a
81 tell you, Richard, " said he emphatically.
Your time will come yet. YUu will folio "
the universal law, and this law will give the
lie to your one-sided view-to your contem pit
of women"
That impulse, father, can be overcome,
and habit becomes second nature. Besides"
" Besides-well, what besides 7"
would say that the time Of which you
speak is in my case, happily passed." answered
Richard, still gazing through the window.
For me the time of sentimental delusion has
been short and decisive" he concluded with a
bitter smile.
alton I"
The young man leaned back in his seat and
looked at the opposite side while he spoke
Last summer l visited Baden Baden. On
old Mount Eberstein, which is so pictureson
enthroned above the village, fell in with o
of rare beauty and great modesty. An ac-
quaintance gave me an opportunity of being
introduced to her. We sat in pleasant CONVEX
sation under the black oaks until the ap-
proaching twilight compelled Us TO return to
town. Isabella-had made q deep impression
ON me. So deep that even the detested orino-
line that enclrcled her person in large hoops
found favor in my sight. Her manner was in
no wise coquettish. She spoke with dei,bera-
ton and spirit. Her countenance had always
the same expression. Only when the young
risen, gave expression to sharp words did Isa |
bella look mp and dspleased expression, as |
OF injured delicacy, passed over her counte-
nance. My presence seemed agreeable To her
AS we descended the mountain, we came to a |
1ihcuit pass. offered her my arm, which she
tooH IN the same unchanging quiet manner
which made her so charming in my sight.
soon discovered my affection for the stranger /
and wondered how it could arise SO suddenly
and become so impetuous. l was asham0D q,
aoandonlng 80 quickly my opinion Of women.
title the iucipIent passion. My mind lay cap
I've In the tetters OF infatuati9n."
lie paused for moment The proud young
nan seemed to reproach himself for his conI.
iuct, which he considered wanting in manly
Independence and clear penetration.
On the following morning" he continued !
there was TO be a horse-race in the ncighbor
lood. Before We parted, il " as arranged that | 1
80 would be present at it. Returned to nv ,
DOM in she hotel, and dreamed waking dreams
u Isabella. Ny friend had told me that she
Ias the daughter of wealthy merchant, aud
hat she accompanied her invalid mother here.
ms marx OF love and ttiai affection was not t
alcuiated to cool my ardor. Isabella ap~
cared more beautiful aud more charming |
ilil' We went to the race bad the unspeak. C
ole happiness OF being III the same car aud n
tlng opposite her. After u short journey /
} me, at least, it seemed shurt-we arrived at
ne grounds where the race was to AXE place. h
'c assembled the platform. l sat at Isabella's +
de. She did not Tor n moment lose her quiet O
lnanimity. The race began. ! saw little of T.
, Tor Isabella was constantly before my eyes, | D
ok where would. Suddenly II load nulse-
loud cry-Ioused me from NY dream Not u
venty PAGES from where We sat "A hnr So had II
lieu III" rider WAS under him. The n1under-
X animal had crushed both legs of hes uuior- q
mate man. Even now | can SEQ hi. fright -,
NY distorted features before mo-. feared that n,
a"elld's delicate sens bIl,ty might be wound b
by the hUruGle sight. Aud " hen | Looked NJ
her, hat did seef smiling tacrl She al
I'd lost her quiet, weary UHnner, and ~ hard VI
lieei'ug SOU lighted up her featurcs v