The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-08-17

nrescnt opinions of women to the winds. he 6
would at the same time reflect on the conso y
quences of this possible change TO MS pe".o "
and liberty. ..r, rr
Angela is beautiful, very beautiful, lar
more SO than q hundred others who are peau y
tiful but wear crinoline." He had written III
his diary:
uOf what value is corporal beauty that
fades when 1t is dsfgured by bad customs ana I
caprices7 admit that have never Set l'oU
any woman so graceful ana chas'nnnG Us &c e' ~
be careful that my Judgment may not DC uaIc
| lied If it turns out that Angela sets herself I
| 6pe figure is only deceitful mass of falsehood
and my opinion would again be verlhea.
must make observations with great care"
Frank reviewed these resolutions as he pass
ed slowly over the lawn, where some actfnIiv
as he passed. In the hall he heard man
voice that came from the same room ne naa
on his sn g1t pnsky and Warmly
Frank stopped for moment anu he"io 'no
voice say,
These words vibrated dsagreeably in Rich |
ards soul, and urged him to know the man
from whom they came. .-...- .,,
Herr Siegwart went to meet the visitor anu
offered him his hand. The other gentleman
remained sitting aud looked at Frank with
'' Herr Frank, my esteemed neighbor of
Frankenhohe," said Siegwart introducing
Frank. s
The gentleman rose anu hlauc d otik po",
1.-THE Assessor Hamm," continued the
Frank made an equally stiff and somewhat
colder bow.
While siegwart rang the bell, Richard cast
9 q searching glance ut the assessor who haa
# said, "Angela is as lovely as ever"
:, The assessor had q pale, studous color, reg
8 ular features in which there was an express
l. sion of official importance frank, VINO was
perfect and sharply defined specimen or the
n bureaucratic type. Every wrinkle in the as
% SCISSORS forehead told of arrogance and absolu-
D. tism. The red ribbon in the button hole of
Herr Won Ham,n excited Franks establishment.
RI He thought it remarkable that a young man
I'd of four or five and twenty could have merited
| the ribbon of an order He might infer from
I'd this that decorations and merit do not neces-
ID sarily go together; that rou h.vs lsnt vour
d. word ?! said Siegwart to Frank complacently.
it :. How is your father p
n Every well; he goes this morning to the
n city, where business calls him."
as 81 have often admired your fathers atten'
his tops to DIR. Klingenberg," said Sieg~art after
,ry a short pause. " He has for years had Frank
enhohe prepared for the accommodation of the
of doctor. You are klngenberg's constant com
panion, and do not doubt but such is TIC
his wish of your father. And your father. teafs
of himself from his business and comes frequentl.
from the city to that the doctors leas
his wish is realized l have observed this thes
! f' last eight years. and have ofton thought tina
the doctor is to be envied, on account OF thl
are noble friendship"
tify "You know, suppose, that the doctor save
I nv father when his life was despaired OF I"
Isa- :. 1 know but there are many physician
ex- who have saved lives and who do not hnd sue
day q noble return"
sar- These words of acknowledgment had some
ives thing in them very offensive to the assessor
lie opened and shut his eyes and mouth an
ard cast d grudging, envons look at Richard.
,sed The servant brought glass.
ritb "Try this wine," said Siegwart; my ow
growth" he added with much pride
Won They touched glasses Hamm put his & lass I
his his lips without drinking; Frank tasted til
noble liquor it'll the air of a connoisseuI
but while Siegwarts smiling gaze rested on hin
md "EXcellent. / do not remember to haH
.eiu- drank better Burgundy"
dear Real Burgundy, neighhor-real Birsuud
ne n / brought the vines from France"
o OF DO you not think the vines desenerat
ncn. with us ~ said Frank.
kle- They have not degenerated yet. Beside
10 of proper care and attention ma Ike up for the u
nest suitabeness of soil and climate"
/ no. You would oblige mo, Herr SieSwart,
her Won would preserve mo some snootS Wien SC
n of next trim them"
been " With pleasure. had them set last year
son they shot forth fine roots, and can let "
have any number of shoots"
.rca els il not too late to plant them y
hard "Ju,t the right time. Our vine-growe
, are generally set them too early 1t should
ecta- done III May, ana ho' III APiti 0"'''i 0
sig. :" You arc too kind Herr siegwart. My
quest must certainly destroy your piin III
Tou Not at all have all l can use. 1t Civ
me great pleasure to be able to accomnoda
n neighbor. It's settled I'll send over Il
lgcn- Burgundies this evening. . c,...,.. ,oo;u
y be- 1t was clear 10 liatnu Inat Dig T TI
alton to be agreeable to the wealthy FRANK. ne
fine SCISSOR opened and shut his eyes and mouth al
tion. tidgeted about IN ms Guar. Nhlle ne INV
quail ly boiled and trette', he very !rop11fy SonS
the From the moment of Franks arrival, the pI
sy. l prietor had entirely forgotten him. He W
T son about TO lea'e' III oluet nv. w "a 80 - .
ortu nerves TO 1urtheC eAclIe!nenU, "en go
inted afforded MIN an opportunity W S'o '0'''
ly to his ill-humor. .. ~, ~
If he Two boys came running inIo IGe 10y
firm They directed thelr oriSnc eyes w Stss " :.
soon and their childish, joyful faces, seemed to 81
Here again; you know very :"
what we want"
art " One of them carried tin box in his han
louth there was lock on tne ooA' 'snu S W
No "Gelobt sci Jesus Christus" said the CT
dren and remained standing near the door
"ln Ewigkeit," returned Siegwart.
iii Ia ma ,Ehnt,R riOl