The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-08-17
From tho Catholic World
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CHAPTER ".
The Burtducrat and the SlcdllarS.
Herr Frank returned to the city. Before he
went he took advantage of the absence OF
to converse with Klingenberg about matters
of Importance. They sat in the doctors stu
do the window of which was opon. Frank
closed it before he began the conversation.
Dear friend, must speak to you about a
very distressing popularity of my son. l 40
so because know your influence over him.
and hope much from it,"
Klineenberg listened with surprise, for Herr
Frank had begun in great earnestness and
seemed greatly depressed.
"On our journey from the city, discovered
in Richard to my great surprise, deep-seated |
antipathy. almost adherence Of women
He is determined mover to marry. He oonsld,
ers marriage n misfortune inasmuch as 1T
binds u man to the whims and caprices OF
wife. II had many sons, Richards idiosyn-
crasy would be of little consequence; but as
he is my only son and very stubborn in his
preconceived opinions, you will see how very
distressing it must be to me-"
"What is the cause of this antipathy OF
your son to womenf'
Herr Frank related Richards account of his
meeting with Isabella and his knowledge of
the unhappy marriage of his friend Emil III ,s
kind must repel undetermined young man I"
said the doctor.
Admitted! But Isabella and Laura are
exceptions, and exceptions by no means justify
NV sons perverted Judgment OF women.
. told him this. But lie still declared that lsa-
Della ana LAURA were tue Eule buc hoo oho SA-
ocption that the women of the present day
followed u perverted taste and that the wear
i tREE.. q 'F'H0'''S' " costume no u''''' n,
az know" said tho doctor, that Richard
abominates crinoline. Last year he expressed
his opinion about it, and had to agree with
"My God ~ SAID the father, astonshed, "you
certainly would not encourage my son IN his
perverted opinion -
"No.n returned the doctor quietly; bu
YOU must not expect me- to condemn sount
opinions. His Judgment of woman is preJu
dfced-granted. But observe WE'LL my dea
Frank. This judgment is ut the same time
protest of Il noble nature against the ago o
crinoline. Your son expects much OF women 1
Superficiaity, vanity, passion for dress, hcklc
ness aud so forth, do not satisfy his sense o
propriety. Marriage, to him, is an earnest
holy union. 1io would unite himself TO no
BILE soul who would love her husband and lie
duties, but not u degenerate specimen q
womankind. Such l conceive to have bee
the reasons which have produced III your so
this Rntpathy."
81 believe you judge rightly answered
Frank. but it must appear clear to Rchar
that his views are unjust, and that there ar
always women who would realize hisSeXpecta
TONS"
Tho doctor thought for a moment and Il sis
nificaut smile played over his features.
This must become clear to him-ycs, an
it will become clear to him sooner than 20
expect" said the doctor.
:. do not understand you, doctor"
yesterday met Angela" said klingct
berg. This Angela is an extraordinary b
ing of dazzling beauty almost the lGcs a 10
Qualities, which he was inclined to question
But happily was nble to establish these qua
tiles by facts Now, as Angela lives but q mi
from here and the simple customs OF tt
country renders access to the family easy,
have not understood the character of your so
if he does not take advantage of this opportl
atty to become more intimately acquainte
with Angela even if his object were only
confirm his former opinions OF women. If l
knew Angela more intimately, 1t Is my hr
that his aversion would SOC
change into the most ardent affection"
"Who is this AngelaT
"The daughter of your neighb Dor, Seigw art
Frank looked at the doctor with open mout
and staring eyes.
"Seigwarts daughter" he gasped. mo,
will never consent to such q connection"
"Why not1
"Weil-beoauso the siegSwart family n
agreeable to me-"
"That is no reason. Siegwart is an exec
lent man. rich, upright. and respected by 4
whole neighborhood. Why does he happen
appear so unfavorably in your eyesT
Frank was perplexed. lie might have re
sons and yet be ashamed to give them.
"Ah |" said the doctor, smiling, " it is nc
for Won to lay aside prejudice"
can exclamation is not possible" said Fran
"But INV son viii rather die bachelor til
marry Siegwarts daughter"
KlingeRberg shrugged his shoulders' Inc
long pause ,, r;.,,o. .,
Frank "CORUn0 meet my yo sSp %!
KlinpenberS. Perhaps this daughter
Siegwart Will afford efficient aid"
'My sons liberty will not be restricted:
may visit the Sie; MART tmiy whom he wish
But in matters whcre the mature mind Oh
father has to decide, shall always act accO
ing to my better jaGSmuuL"
Tine doctor again shrugged his shoulde
They shook hands, aad IN tea t'in"tes Az
had left FrankenhUhe Two h"srs before.
psssed quickly through tue vineyard.
cret power seemed To lnpei the Young Sut1
He glanced often at sleswarts h"ndso'