The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-05-28

could not more ardently desire the happiness o
| AdolPhus II he were her own brother"
Dr. HeuvePs daughdAr. who came in at thi
moment, was beautiful girl of eighteen year
! or more. Health beamed from her face !; hel
whole expression breathed joy aud the happi
ness OF life, candor, aud goodness. Under hel
nigh brow, pure and polished the leaf of the
| MY, shone her large brown eyes, full of expires
sion and animation. Her long black curls hel
| slender Hgure, and a certain dignity of manner
| made Adelne a remarkable looking woman
Dot she was more remarkable for the moral
beauties of her character, which were observa.
Ole through this transparent covering.
She stopped, astOnished, on entering the
apartment and her eyes ieqnired of the old
man and two women the cause of their sad uess
y" Tears in your eyes on this happy day." she
exclaimed, whilst n sweet smile rested on her
lips. Particularly as J on have not even an y
news as yet. Be more hopeful, Mrs Walkers
and you, Frances, drive away this sadness. You
must Dance JUMP. and laugh. Before another
half-hour, yon will hear that Adolphus has
passed with distinction"
Adeline, how can you know thatf STAN
mered Frances, almost half consoled.
One would suppose that you did not know
Adolphns," Adeline replied. "When the
greater part of the students, even among those
who are the least gifted, passed this examina-
testW
"His last letter! his last letter. repeated
the mother
"welt, his last letter." replied Adelne.
what does that signify You will tell me that
he felt uncertain; that he was ready O yield to
the effects of hard and laborous study.
Adolphus is modest and humble he mistrusts
his own strengtn--that is honorable to him. L
assure you, If Adolphns fails, Will never again
encourage hope under any cream STANCES
What! yonng man like Adolphus, endowed
with rare Intelligence, stimulated by
bounded love for his mother, working unremit-
tingly, not succeed in trial through which the
brew er's dull son tri mphantly passed last year
No, no; If the test were q Thousand times more
difficult, if it be not above human strength,
Adolphus will conquer. Listen, Frances. l
will wager the two new fuchsias that my aunt
sent me from the city against the Eeranums
which are in the window, that AdoIphus will
pass his last examination, aud that he will also
wagerr
All! my dear Adeline; may God grant that
may lose my gera nums," answered Frances, |
whose face was brilliant with joyous smiles.
Madame Walkers also comforted, smiled and |
courageous girl. An EXPIRE, sion of sweet con-
idence had replaced the sadness which
'hadowed the counter ance of the old man. Ali,
lnder the Influence of Adeline's hopeful words.
opened their hearts to confidence aud joyful
Intcipations.
-! will wait here until the post arrives" said
Adellne, taking q chair. g My father has gone
o the hamlet beyond the turf pit, TO see a
'atient. He Is as much interested as We are to
ave the news from Adolphus. aGr certain
hat Re will come here as soon as he returns"
Athongh relieved from their gloomy anxiety,
he relatives of AdOlphu5 were still so much
IeoccUpted with their own thDnynts thai no !
ne spoke, This silence astouished ard pro-
oktd Adeiinp.
g b IT do not comprehend yen" she ariei
TINS Is tho happie's" say of yunr LIE, anu you
r!As in youT hearts tue EratefuI expressions
niraole 10 the occasion. ibiuk OF, auticipate,
le happy fate that y" sits you. A2olphus
III live in - large cltT; he Will soon become
sebrat ed"f for has knowledge and industry.
IN will share in his prosperity and success
GU will be proud of his name; you will enjoy
be pieasures of the CITY; and added o all these
dVantages, you will enjoy the inappreciable
rlvIlege of constantly seeing him, hearing
i'm speak, ardof being res pected and cherished
y the noblest heart that ever beat in man."
he was silent, and appeared to reflect. She
Don continued, in strange tone of melau choly:
:" -, Aud whilst you will all be happy, Adeline
Jill live herewith live the mopotopous lie of
er. Whom can / converse with, Frances
'hen you have gomez Alas! l am selishly
blinking of myself. Let US be cheerful! No
lore of snch ideas, or l, also, shall soon begin
D weep"
The shadow of man passed the window.
1T is the postmsn it is the postman!" cried
RANGES, rushing from the room.
The old grandfather trembled in every limb
he widow uttered a stit1ed cry, aud fell nearly
aintiug on a seat the courageous Adeline her
elf turned pale. The emotion increased when
RANGES returned to the apartment, holding a
otter in her hand. She offered it to her mother,
aging, in q choked voice:
From Brussels! from Adolph1s! Obi I
remble like reed"
A moment of solemn silence preceded the
peninG of the letter. They held their breath;
heir hearts almost ceased to beat.