The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-02-08
THE CROSS THROUGH LOVE
LOVE THROUGH THE CROSS.

$50" he thought, "thus ends my con nectio,
with that house; and yet God knows how tru.
my intentions were. dare not seek her still
i, know she may need me- God grant it be tru.
that Mahelcth il Christian at heartw
Uhconsclously he bent his steps towards the
cathedral ~ few people were collected about
inc coniessionals The stained windows were
dark and blurred in tho uncertain light : only
lamp here and there hung from the pillars
Perhaps his prayers were more fervent in
intention than full in form, and mechanically
he watched the shrouded confessionals Su,i-
uenIy from behind the green curtain of one of
them issued the figure Of tho Jewish girl, a
calm look lighted up her features, and her
\ department altogether unlike that which he
Hnd SO often and SO painfully noticed.
Ner eye fell upon him instantly, and, far
from stunning him, gave him Il long glance of
..iseosn1tlon and sympathy, She knelt for some
time, then rose and walked down tho nave. lie
followed her, and mt the entrance door she
paused rs If to wait for him.
nave seen your father, fraulein," Hol-
combo sad, and he told mo a great MANY
things" '''
~ hardly think he quite knows how far
o on,hSs have gone" she answered gently. al
and for some months have known that only
ny becoming Christian could save it,"
have often seen you in church."
Have you, indeed ~
you" -"DN 'i's
She blushed, and was silent for few min.
utes. -N |
You have helped me by your PRAYERS T am
sure" she said at last '' U.s. am
Tell me-" he asked, arc you Catholic
mo; l only went into the confessional, to
speak to the priest in n few days l shall DO |
baptized"
II have favor to ask you-wil you lot me
be PRESENT."
Certainly, it will make me very happy,
believe me" fi''
10 you kr.r-.that, ~"N"n Your father hears
OF II, no Will turn you ont of your home p
lie SAID Sold he tell |
lie did, but lie conld not have meant it,"
On! yes, she said sadly, " he would do il
pie" ''o' VI Pi'hci-
~ would lie very ungratcrul.9
Ingratcful! Was not bound to work for
him who gave me life : He worked hor,I f"r
him" We owe" IL 10
But If he throws you of, what will become
That is the saddest part :: but krox C.,,,
will take care of him" >''''
Remember, Mahclcth, that either for vorr.
Soh or loF MN tor yonr sake) YOU must never
hesitate to call upon me. Promise me thar y
~ was the first time heahad called her Nah, (
Ieth; She hlushed and looked down, Saying:
li,5 ion nave been very generous and Very Y
KIND to my father; but surely now Won havc i
parted friendship with him 7" 4
No. have not, rs told even him lint
were IL SO, TOR gosr sake i should be-" -;
have God to look after me- Herr Hal n
Combe." ' 1'0'' io4- +
., But want to DO his instrument" a
~ ms raphael, rs you have been to us
through TINS desert of want and poverty" K
And will you not be my Sarahf" he asked I
but in n soft, low voice.
uer whole frame shook then she looked IN N
IN MS face, silent. ~ / p,
have loved You since / knew Won" be
went on t" say: mean since sac Won first. fl
pun mover meant 10 tell my secret for Won
Inow could not we'd .Icwess But nav
hank God the bar is gone and 7 co., .;
happy without sin" YAK "' ! u
She did not answer vet
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