The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-06-25
alornIng Star and Catholic Messenger.
FEW ORLEANS. SUNDAY. JUNE rs is7e
THE YOUNG DOCTOR.
BY HENDRIX CoNsoIHNCE.
(Continued.)
CHAPTER v.
Tho Com f0rfer.


house. She held in her hand q piece of em
broidery, on which she worked diligently
However, she occasionally cast . furtive glance
fhrough the opeui ing of the hslf-raised curtain
and then an expression Of joy full anticipation
appeared on her sweet and calm face. 1t was
the day that her friend Adelne had appointed
to visit her; aud although the hour named
had not yet struck, the inpatient girl inces.
sanity turned her eyes towards DR.. HeuvelS'
house, hoping that her friend. as desirons as
herself for the meeting, would come little
eaTlior. The murmnring of voices was heard
through the door of the next apartment, bat
tho sound was so indstnct that 1t had not
persons sometimes came through the course OF
the day to ask for Adolphus, that she supposed
her mother had admitted . patient In the next
room, and that he was inquiripg sbout his
compliant. But one of the voices was euddenly
raised in excitement or anger, whilst the other
replied in Q suppliant tone, and seemed to be
making EXCUSES.
FRANCES alarmed, arose from her seat; she
drew o deep sigh, aud her eyes we're anxiously
fixed on the closed door. During some mo
ments the angry voice was elevated to higher
pitch; bu: Frances only heard " money" re-
peated at intervals. This word made strik-
ing impression on the young girl she turned
pale, and mnrmured, in tone of compassion
ate tenderness:
Poor mother! what humiliation To be re-
duced to implore, with the blush of shame on
her brow, the indulgence of q coarse man,
who. perhaps, insults her 1t is, think, jacob
the carpenter. l recognize his voice. He comes
to insst on the pa ment for Adolphuss library
and tho drawers that contain his medicines
nearly twenty-three dollars; and my poor
mother has not been able to pay the baker this
Weekl"
The sound of conversation had, however.
diminished it was indistinotly heard at q dis
tanoe, and then entirely ceased.
Mrs. Walkers entered the room her face was
Aushed q tear, that she had forgotten to wipe
away, was still in her eyes. She had certainly
made great efforts to control her emotion, for
on her features there was no trace of disquiet-
ude or trouble; on the contrary, tranquil
smile rested on her lips.
"Ah! my dear mother" cried Frances, for
the love of God, do not laugh yon will break
my heart. see perfectly we'll that You are
trying to hide your deep trouble. Was not
jacob the carpenter heref Did he not again
come to demand his pay, and did he not re-
proach you roughly How much, dear mother,
yOu are to be pitied!"
"You are wrong, Frances replied the
widow. Jacob came to toll me that he was
going to purchase some wood, and that he
would like to have the money to pay for it
YOu know the man. he speaks loud. He tried
to make me- understand that he is himself in
m embarrassing position, but he did not speak
o harsh word to me-"
Frances shook her head, and look d rs if she
don bted this reass uriug reply.
cit is as tell you," persisted her mother;
"your lively ua9iuatiun makes you look at
things goomily. Be patient, my child in
little time Adolphus will have moro patients
It ia true, the greater part are poor people, but
he begins occasionally to have rich patient.
Tomorrow, the proprietor of The Grown,
whom he has Cureu OF O severe IeVer, Will pay
his bill. That is few dollars moro gained
After being silent awhile, Frances said:
"Mother, please do not tell Adolphus that
the carpenter has called. 1t will distress him"
al will not speak to him about it, Frances"
He is 80 very unhappy! Do You not OBJ
serve that he becomes thinner every dayp
"Aias! yes / often remark it," sighed the
widow. His love for me is the cause of his
distress; he imsgi mes. as you do, that am I'M
happy. Whatever may say or do to console
him. nothing can Conquer his melancholy.
Frequently, I think that some secret grief,
which we do not suspect, is affecting his
heart"
"No; it is grand fathers fault" cried Fran
Oes, With bitterness. He always soolds, and
speaks despondinely to Adolphus."
"Graudfather 10 old. 1t is solicitude for us
that makes him sometimes complain. We must
not misinterpret this proof of affection, my
ohiid'
"what use is there in complaining before
my brother Does not Adolphus do all that he
can dot am displeased with grandfather.
He distresses my poor brother and he is wrong.
very wrong"
I" Hush, child; you are upjust," said her
mother. I" Never speak of your grandfather
without respect and speak of him with espe-
you will the Precipitation dropping from
his gray looks. He who has never been accus-
toned to these rough labors, works generously
and indefatigably. He digs the earth. be
plants in the garden all kinds of vegetables,
he carries heavy loads, he labors like young
and robust man. Think how painful this ex-
Has he ever uttered u complaint2"
"Eo, dear mother. /, indeed, know that
grandfather has good and noble heart ; hut
why does no INCREASINGLY scold Adolphusf Du
not tell him, either, that tho carpenter has
been here, because he will be reserved and 81.
lent ell day, and my brother cannot avoid see
ing by grandfather's cOuntenance that he has
some new motives for discomfort"
"Very we'll; we will talk no more about it,
interrupted Mrs. Walkers. " Let Us have cour
age. With time and Gods help, we will read
lily surmount the difficulties OF our position
Sat dswn, Frances, and continue your work.
will tell you something agreeable. The wifi,
of the notary he's invited us to dine with be
and her family tomorrow. promised tina
grandfather, you, and Adolphus would accep
her invitation"
al beg of you to go there, mother. The visi
will recreate you, and dispel your sad thought
Leave me at home 1 become weary at
oer0nonious dinner"
Constance, however, urged her mother t
insist particularly on your going"
"Ohl always this Constance" said Frances
in an undertOne and with . disoontented air.
What is the meaning of thisf' inquire
her mother, In astonishmenG. " Are you goln
now to repulse the disiuterested friendship q