The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-06-04

abont. uoshipe could restrain tho son and mo
Their from the demonstration Of their happ,
the lips of his fainting mother, and hell
against his the heart that loved him 90 deeply
; When he had murmured in bis mothers co
come ardent words of gratitude. he ran TO hi
sister, and pressed her in his arms, calling he
the mo8t endearing names.
| Adeline, who stood little apart, came in he
tu5p: and placing herself before AdOiphu n
| with supplioating smile. The young man
softened by q sudden emotion. updou btedly
would have embraced the friend of his child
| hood with the same cordialty rs he did his
| mother and sister; but it may be that bel
beauty. or the presence of 80 many persons re-
| strained him. IL may also have been some
other feeling He stood hestatiDg, and a
bright blush Overspread his brow. However,
he soon controlled himself, took the young
girls hand, and stammered, in confusion
N"Adeline! good AdeliDe! you also have come
to mset me- iou rejoice in my happiness.
Thanks thanks! for your generous friend
ship"
.Adeline regarded Adolpbus with astonish-
ment perhaps he might have told her that
it was constant study and vigils which had
en- aciated him ; bnt his mother and sister
each took a hand and urged him to go home at
Near the door they perceived the grand
father, who had returned from his visit to the
neighbOIs. Adolphus embraced the Affection
ate old man, and, showering on him marks of
gratitude, he led him into the house. There,
the expressions of happiness, embraces. and
joyful congratulations RECOMMENDED. For
long time Adolphus couid not speak. Every
one laughed, taxed, and asked questions at
the same time.
Adeliue, alone, was more reserved than usual
An expression of happiness animated her
countenance. She occasionally said few
pleasant words, but she seemed prey to some
secret agitation.
When the confused demonstration Of mutual
joy had somewhat subsidized, the mother OBJ
iiged Adophus to be seated. Nobody inter
rupted him; he was required to give detailed
account of his studies. his examination at
Brussels, and of bis success, for they wished
to know promptly and infinitely how he had
stood the formidable trial.
TIE young man gratiied his mothers desire,
and related how he had passed long nights and
days alone, working without relaxation in his
small study room how he had passed entire
months waverng between confidence and fear
between hope and doubt; how, at the ap-
and health threatened to yield; and how, OF
length, God had gran ted to him the ineffable
happiness of communicating to those who
loved him the most perfect triumph.
He mingled expressions of love and graft
tide for his mother, for his grandfather, and
for Frances. Under the influence of happiness
his voice had become 80 penetrating and SO
sweet, that his mother more than once wept,
listeners.
Whilst he was talking, his mother held one
hard and Frances the other.
Adeline, who was sitting at q little distance,
Kept her eyes fixed on him with kind of
bewilderment. To watch the expression of her
lace, one would have said that she did not
occupied with her own dreamy thoughts. In
reai y, she was completely absorbed in con-
emplating Adolphus' features. Ste had
luown him with the healthy color of childhood
IN his cheeks, with the sweet serenity of q
peaceful and tranquil life in his eyes, his pol.
shed brow uuaitered by serious painful
thoughts. Now, she saw before her man
whose brow was already marked with the
n rink lea of hard atudy whnae chaaka W.
unken from deep aud feverish thought
whose eyes, instead of beaming with gentle
md youthful candor, were animated at every
v ord by the fire of conscious strength. Any
other girl than Adeliue would not have
thought the young man had gained 10 beauty
oy this complete change; but it appeared to
visible in his countenaHce were the impress of
divinity. Admiration snG respect were the
prominent sentiments as she gazed silently at
AdoiphuR. Probably this emotion was trapsi-
DRY for she had sufficient strength of mind
20 recover her habitual gayety after the first
III preston
In a few moments, and before Adolphu had
finished his recital, the street door was
opened, and the sound of q cane was heard.
"Here comes Dr. Heuvels," said the old man.
"Ah how happy my father will be to
lear this good news" exclaimed Adeline, rising
20 meet him.
The person who at this moment en- tered the
7estibue was rather tall, portly man. His
igure was full and bis complexion fresh-look-
X
good living, and, bad not his gray hair be-
,rayed is age, nobody would suspect that he
was nearly sixty years old. He wore a broad
plated hat of remarkable size, o white cravat,
and the round collar of his overcoat, of fine
black cloth, came almost to his shoulders He
held in his left baud heavy Maiacca cane
with silver head, and at every step he struck
the iron point on the door. His right hand
" as deeply thrust in his pocket. A perpetual
smile played over this mans face, half mock
ing, half joyous,-An expression peculiar to
per sons who PASS easily through life and are
pleased With themselves,
When he entered the room, he advanced di-
rectly to Adolphus, pressed his hand, shook it
and said
"Ah! DR.. Walkers heard, on my way here
that you had passed your animation. l con-
graduate you sincerely"
81 thank you from the bottom of my heart,
for the interest that you take in me- DR.. Heu
vels," answered Adolphus. II would have
gone to your house this, to take the
pleasant news myself, but 1 have not yet had
the time l have this moment arrived
only passed my examination yesterday
Yes, Dr. Heuvels and with the highest
honor" joyfully interrupted the mother.
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