The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-08-03

Herr Frank" said Siegwart, " may the
accident which has given us the pleasure Of
visits in future. ] know that as usual you
will speud the month of May at Frankeuhohe
We are ueighbors---this title, in my opinion
should Indicate friendly interoourse."
Let il be understood, Herr Siegwart;
accept with pleasure your invitstion.n
On the way to Frankenhohe Richard walked
very slo and gazed into the distsnce be-
fore him. He thought of the swallows tina,
perched on Apgela's shoulders and hands.
Their sweet notes still echoed in his soul.
The countrywide quiet Of Siegwarts house
and the sweet peace that pervaded it were
something new to him. He thought of the
simple character of Siegwart, who, as his ia
ther said, was ultramontlne and clerical,
and whom he had represented to himself as q
dark, reserved man. He found nothing in the
open, natural manner of the man to correspond
WITH his preconceived opinion of him. Rich
ard concluded that either Herr Siegwart was
not an ultramontane. or the characteristics OF
the nitramontanes, as portrayed in the free
shinklpg newspapers of the day, were errone-
Buried in such thoughts, be reached Frank
enhohe. AS he passed through the yard, he
did not observe the carriage that stood there.
But as he passed under the window he heard
loud noise, aud some books were thrown
from the window and fell at his feet. He
looked down In surprise at the books, whose
beautiful binding was covered with sand. He
now observed the coach, and smiled.
All the doctor is here, said he. SHE has
thrown these unwelcome guests out of the
window. Just like him."
He took up the books and read the titles,
togfs Pictures from Animal Life, Togts Physio-
logical Letters, Colbe's Sensualism.
he took the books to his room aud began to
read them. Herr Frank, with his joyful coun-
tenance, soon appeared.
kiingenberg is here ~ said be.
+ L suspected as much already" said Rich-
ard. passed by just as he threw the books
o oat Of the window with his usual impetu-
do not let him see the books the sight of
them sets him wild"
"Klingen berg walks only in his own ROOM
wish to read these books; what enrages him
with innocent paperp
" I scarcely know, myself. He examined
the library and was much pleased with some
of the works But suddenly he tore these books
from their plaoe and hurled them through the
window"
"' tolerate no bad company among these
noble geniuses' said he, pointing to the learn
cd works:
without my knowledge, some bad books were
included. What kind Of writings are these,
doctor ."
90 Stupid materialistic trash,' said he. IF
! had Fogt, Moleschott, Colbe, and Buchner
here, would throw them body and bones out
of the window
II was very much surprised at this deolara-
ton, so contrary to the doctors kind DISPOSE
ton. Wha a, KIND of people are those you
49, No people. my dear Frank said he.
. They are animals. This Vogt and his fellows
have excluded themselves from the pale of hu-
n manity, inasmuch as they have declared apes,
oxen, and asses to be their equals"
am now very DESTROYS to know these
books said Richard.
"Well, do not let our friend know your in
tention," urged Frank.
Richard dressed and went to greet the sin.
gular guest. He was sitting before q large
toilo. He arose at Richards entrance and pa
teTnaliy REACHED hin both hands.
Doctor Klingenberg was of a compact.
strong built. He had unusually long arms
which he swung back and forth in walking.
= ms features wore sharp, but indicated q mo-
dest character. From beneath his busy eye
brows there glistened two small eyes that did |
not give an agIe cable expression to his counte-
nance. This unfav Irable expression was, how |
ever e. only 1.-THE the shell l of warm heart.
himself, but mild in his Judgment of others.
He had an Unsuitable desire for knowedge. and
1t impelled him to severe studies that robbed
him of his hair and made him prematnreII
bald
How healthy You look, Richard.n said he.
the young man. " L am Glad to
atmosphere of modern city life."
You know, doctor, l have q natural an
apathy to all swamps aud morasses"
We expected you this morning"
:" Aud would go to the station to bring me
why this ceremony | am here, and / will
'nJoy for few weeks the pure, bracng noun
ain air. Our arrangements will be as former
y-not so, my dear friend 7"
l am at your SERVICE"
You have. of course, discovered some new
points that afford fine viewsi"
If not mary, at least one-the weather
ross," answered Frank. "a beautiful nosi- ,
ion. The hill stands out somewhat from the :
ange. The whole plain lies before the rayisb ,
"a eyes. AT the same time there are things
onnected with that place that are not without | ,
heir influence on me. They refer to a Gus
ON of the ultranontanists that clashes with l
1odern ideas l will have an Opportunity /
1 seeing whether your opinion comedies with '
" Very well since we have already an OH
oct for our next walk-and this is ACCORDING
} our old plan-to-morrow after dinner aI
lree o'clock, and saying this he glanced wisto
lily at the folio. Frank, smiling observed
le delicate hint and retired.
CHATTER ILL.,
puod Frat Demonstrand,sp,.
On the following day Richard went to the
eather-cross' He did not meet Angela. She p
nst have been unusually early, for the flowers q
al evidently just been placed before the
his diary: " -o'o