The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-06-27


imposed on himself, ard going for relaxation
to Father Barry and Miss Barney.
La the middle of August he left Richards ID
charge, and went for . week 10 his mother ana
sisters in Maine.
CHAPTER XIX
A LAST LOOK.
Soon after Dr.. JArres's return from Maine,
he was apprised by his friend Philip Of his
apProsehing wedding, TO take place at New
port, On September lst- Philip urged his and
Jessie's wish that he should be groomsman;
but this DR.. James, knowing that Margaret
would of course be . bridesmaid, declared
would be on, of she question He unwillingly
promised TO be present at both wedding and
reception, for he had reason to give for de-
eliuipg; and he looked forward to the day
With mingled feelings of dread and Impotence
He bought a dress suit for the first time for
years; and when he was zrTsyed in state,
gloves and all, surveyed himself from head to
foot with strong disaPprobasion. He had spent
the night at hotel in Newport, and, having
completed his toilet, descended to the parlor,
where he had an opportunity of beholding his
teHt enseable II the long glass between the
Window
81 look like the ass in the lions skim" he
said TO himself; only suppose that vas too
big for him, while every thing 1 have on is too
small for me- / shant be myself again till
get of these vanities."
He arrived at the church fol half An hour
before the time, he was SO afraid OF being late,
and chose bis seat up stairs, where he could
see better without being conspicuous He OBJ
served the snowy dresses and latest fashions
with wonder and disspproyal, and epeculated
on the probable cost of the ladies assembled to
their husbands and fathers, till the clock
pointed to twelve and the bridal party ar
rived First came q troop of little girls in
white with pink and blne sashes, carrying
baskets of flowers; then Miss Edgar with
Philip; the six bridesmaids followed, headed
by Margaret, each accompanied by her grooms-
man, and the doctor noticed that Miss Testers
companion was q tall, handsome fellow, with .
fair mustaehe; last came the bride, on the arm
of an elderly man, whom DR.. James supposed
to be her uncle.
The ceremony was soon over, and the church
rapidly becoming deserted, when DR.. James
descended from his post of observation, and
got into . carriage to go to Mrs.. Edgar's house.
He found the two handsome parlors quite full,
and stood for q few minutes 1t the door OBJ
serving the scenes before him.
The bride and bridegroom stood at the end
of the room, with the pretty children playing
in the bay-window behind them. Philip
looked as proud and bcsming as might have
been expected, and Jessie was just what the
doctor thought she would be, very pretty and
refined, looking timid and rather flushed at re-
ceiving SO many congratulations. His eyes
scarcely rested on her; for he WAS immediately
conscious of Margaret standing near her, ap-
parently dividing her attentions pretty equally
between three gentlemen. Her dress was
white, very rich and lowing: she held beau
tiful bouquet, and there were Iose-buds in her
hair and on her dress TIE next thing he
knew, one of the geutiemen-managers was
asking his name, he was led up and presented,
and found himself embraced by Philip, and
greeted with sweet smile by Jessie.
he is the best fellow in the world said
the bridegroom aud Jessie added:
We are very glad to see you, Dr.. James it
was very kind of You TO come
Then he turned to fnd Margaret by his side,
with tie smile he knew SO we'll, aud the cor
dial, outstretched band His face flushed pain
fully, bnt he vas not called upon to speak, for
Philip remarked:
oh! yes, you are old acquaintance, are
you notf Where is Mrs. Edgar want her 90
much to see him Ga there she is at the end
OF the other room. l suppose it wouldn't do
for me to leave Jessie" And he turned to his
bride with face full of happiness"
81 will go with DR.. James," said Margaret
at once; and he found himself walking, with
her on his arm, through the crowd of people,
some Of whom regarded him with curiosity.
Iou were at the church, were you not Yr
began Margaret at once: land was she not a
lovely bride was very much afraid it would
be showery wedding; bat Jessie behaved
very we'll only she arrived at homo perfect
Niobe, and had to be coDsoled in private before
she could face all these people"
WY should she have to be consoled p
Now, that's j1st what 1 say, DIR. James
wig does she marry him if it doesn't make her
happy J Philip, however, seems to understand
her, and leave to him the task of co,,fo-.;