The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-06-04
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have decided, therefore, my mother, to resid
I nv firat stepe in the difficult road which il
sSsped it to me-"
1xh that is oh ,rming: Adolphus will live
ciaimed. " You will not be the only friends
who viii see and rejoice in his success and
Frances, my dear, you will not leave me-
The grand father shrugged bis shoulders, and
the mother did not know whether to rejoice
With the two girls at her sons new resolution
She murmured, with a pensive air: :.
u cannot be arranged differently at present"
The old man did not reply, but proceeded
with the reading of the letter:
aDr. Hen els will remember that my late
father ashs best friend. He has since my
= aaiidhe cd sh ,wn great affection for me. Now,
will take the liberty to ask his assistance
and beg him to guide my first steps by his ex'
AAhl it is SO kind of him to remember my
fasker,n interrupted Adeiine. Ny father has
D great deal of love for Adolphus, end he will
aid him. Be assured of that. His great ex-
The bright young girl would have discoursed
. long time on this interesting subject, but the
grandfather returned to the letter, and she was
obliged to listen.
s'This afternoon Am going to thank my pro-
tessors, and take leave of some friends. To-
might i leave Antwerp by the late train, to
have my diploma overlooked by the medical
commission Of the province.
If conld have this arranged at once, 1
could be with you early to morrow morning,
1nd, my mother, ] would soon be in your arms.
am impatient to thank You for your
bounded love for me. am going now to put
may roach home before you receive my letter
At any rate. to- morrow l will see my mother!
"Now, dear mother, ask you one thing in
Lister. run, Without delay, to annoupOe the good
news to Adeline Every time returned home,
Adeline rene we'd my courage. She loves my
sister; abe he's been my mothers consolation
will be the frat to rejoice in my happiness.
After SO many fears, so much suffering, it 10 very
sweet to talk with you, my mother; butt must
6pish. Tomorrow tomorrow!
"Your obedient and devoted son."
Adeline turned her head, and she did not ap-
pear to notice that the reading of the letter
had ended. Frances thought that she saw a
tear glistening In her eyes.
SsThese last words of my brothers letter have
fouched you, my sweet Adeline," she said.
% Adolphus could not forget you at such mo-
Hnent; you who are like his second sister"
Z Adeline turned towards her friend, shaking
her head. Tears were still in her eyes, but a
gentle smile frightened her fine face.
sit is nothing, Frances she mnrmnred
1only transient emotion. Poor Adolphus
his heart is so full of gratitude that he lavshes
IL on those who can only pray for his hAppi-
ness."
At this moment, the grandfather seemed to
reoollect somsthipg which should be attended
'we forget" he said, "that we promised the
notary and his daughters to inform them i'm
ton at Brussels; aud also the brewers son
and we promised, likewise, the priest and the
echoolmaster. l will hasten to carry the news
70 these good friends. If were in your place,
4 would think seriously about preparing his
apartment; and will begin to plan the altera- |
tons to be made in the house, that it may be q
suitable residence for physician. We must
have q consultation room and room to re-
ceive all who may call. Talk this over during
my absence"
As coon Do he left the apartment the women |
en0eTfu All Of ne
and occupied themselves with the arr angements
for Adolphus The mother advised them to
select the consultation room on the left side of
the house. opening into the street; Frances
preferred it on the right of the door. Adeline |
agreed with the mother, because. if they &C.
copied Frances choice, the consultation room !
would communicate with the parlor, and what |
was spoken in one room could be heard in the !
other. She knew from experience that this vas
not agreeable in physcian's house. Agreeing
on this point, they then discussed what furn |
ture would be required in this room. They went |
to the apartment that was to be used o par.
1or. They displaced tables and drawers they
eject. They spoke of pictures, of curtains, and
even an expensive carpet, as if tae scientific
trump of Adolphns had suddenly opened to
them an abundant source of wealth.
Adeline, who knew, froU the arrangements
at her fathers, how ply scian's hoGse should
be fitted up, was the Providence, in this in
stance of the two women. She decided by her
counsel oil dinicult questions; and besides that,
BEae reflected her own bright and hopeful nature
upon the hearts of her companions every time
the remembrance of their poverty came to
Sudden them.
a When all the arrangements on the ground
Aoor were decided on, they went to the second
story, to determine which room should be APP
propriated for his chamber and which for his
study, because they could not dispose of any
more on the first floor. Adeline maintained
that the study should be on the garden side, a.
She noise from the street would distract Adolf
Phus's attention from his stsdes bat neither
mother Frances would
The wall on the garden side was too damp.
That one of them should be exposed to catch
cold was of no consequence; but to put Adolf
phus in o damp chamber, that must not be
Thought of. They inspected the other chamber
which looked on the street; aud they considered
where they could place the books, secretary,
and the shelves, which, according to Adeliue, a
physician needed to display his instruments,
his phials, herbs, and many other articles.
Whilst they were earnestly engaged discus
sing these important points, Adeline's atten-
ficn was attracted by distant noise.
81 think hear q carriage" she said, lean it
30 my father returning home 7"
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