The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1876-09-17

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good man who is worthy of her"
"Here comes Bella. Shall 1 speak to her
| upon tho subject 7"
by means, sister you would annoy her"
The young girl was at the door leading the
ASS. She eutered, approached her father and
| embraced him.
your work, there is no necessity for it. Good
bye, aunt, Can you not take father home
with yon. and amuse him by talking with him
while attending to your little household
affAirsf will 60 with all possible speed, and
return az soon as have disposed of my shrimps.
May God preserve you, father!"
Saying this, she turned and left the cabin.
CHAPTER IL.
The Discarded Lorer
Bella Stock was walking beside the ass
through winding valley of the downs sh o
appeared absorbed in thought, for her eyes
were fixed upon the ground. and she seemed
UNCONSCIOUS hat she was humming suatches of
IL we'll known air.
The sun had risen brightly, and given pro-
mise of a fine day. AS it's slanting rays fell
upon the beach, a portion was illuminated by
tho sunshine, while the rest was left, by the
shadows which hung over it, of sombre gray
A solemn silence rel h eS over the down. 1t is
true that in the dis Slucse could be heard the
roar of the waves ofthGd ascending tide, and
above the wsrbiing of an invisible swallow.
but these sounds only rendered more sensible
the repose of nature aronnd.
On the down, behind a sand hill, and ut
ated that his head alone was above the hillock,
and he could see without being seen. He was
of medium height and very emaciated his
small eyes. deep sunken in their sockets were
full of fire; his lips were remarkably thin his
face was not actually ugly, but his expression
Indicated 30 mach malice and hypocrisy, that
he could inspire only aversion and contempt.
Over the ordinary dress of a fisherman he wore
q wollen donblet to protect his chest from the
cold ea-breeze; his head was covered by
broad brimmed hat of tarred linen, the back
OF which hung over his shoul 'ers.
Long had he remained in the same place,
gazing about as if watching for some one lis
tening attentiyely to discover if any sound
broke the deep stiffness at times he shook his
head impatently, but to each movement of
irritation succeeded n smile of triumph aud his
thin lips worked dconvulslvely as though he were
speaking rapidly to an invisible companion
his passionate gestures and the joy which
shone in his eyes, evidenced mental struggle
he foresaw powerful obstacles, and yet he felt
an interior satisfaction arising from the conf
dence of victory.
Suddenly, and at the moment when he least
expected, he heard Il distant sound; he stopped
30 as to conceal himself behind the hillock.
Ah, she comes !" he exclaimed joyousy
rubbing his hands " and she is ia fine spirits
much the better"
The singer came nearer and nearer soon the
man could distinguish the air and words of the
song An expression of hate swept over his
face, as the following words reached his ear
Though cen to chilly ICELAND bound.
God will prrseTye hun still,
Himself from every i'll.
For in his own. his native land
dwelling reared by art -
a home awaits aye more than this,
The loved one OF his heart
The same words are forever on her lips"
he muttered. &C an she have plighted her
faith To any onef Bat why distress my self No
doubt, the school master of Adinkerk wrote
this song. She shall dwell! in my house she
shall be my wife"
He slowly arose to his full height, and lis
tened to the sounds which were becoming
fainter; then, descending by o contrary path,
he made u turn and appeared suddenly on the
very spot where Bella Stock was passing.
10 Smell " exclai med the young girl, You
frghten people to death. Did you spring out
of the EARTH that did not you coming 7"
am going to the Hodge, Bella" he replied
" heard your sweet and charming voice, and
it made my heart beat with joy. Ah, Bella if
"Why, have you had suocessF That would
bo surprising; for u long time the sea has cast
nothing on the beach, it has been as clean as
though il had been swept"
IAN, Bella! l want to ask you something"
said ko, joining his hands and his eyes spark
ling.
what is it, Kof Bot cannot stop to talk,
Saying this she struck the ass with her
switch and rs the animal started forward, she
ran behind it. Ko followed her, with bitter
expression of vexHSion upon his counteuAnCe; !;
bat as soon the young girl turned to wards
him, the smile of love and supplicaton
turned to his face and again he olasped his
hands.
"Well, Ko, what do you wish :" asked Bella
"Wlll You hear me kindly :" he said. "I
tremble at the thought of q refusal. should
cast myself into the sea, where escape would
be impossible"
"Yon terrify me, 10 !" murmured the young
girl with visible anxiety. Has q serious mis-
fortune befaIIen youf Why you 80 deeply
moved r.
NJ, no, Bella,-but upon what l am about
to ask you,-whAt l scarce dare hope-wil
depend the happiness of my life"
1t you so on in this way, ko, | shall never
know " hat you want to say. Is it something
so terrible that your lips refuse to tell it y
He advanced towards her, assumed a tone of
supplcatlon and said, sghing:
Bella had last night so beautiful dream
that tears come 30 my eyes when think II
was but n dream"
Is that the cause rf your unusual d;s:arb-
Rpce y exclaimed the astOuished young girl.
B IT. Ko, what can do 7"
Listen to my dream, Bella. / was in o
church, before the altar; young girl stood by
my side, so beautiful that to look on her was
to love her. That young girl was YOU Bella I!
Gou gave your consent, and the blessing Of the
priest made us man and wife was 30 happy
that swoke suddenly, and then cried like a
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