The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-06-04
NUMBER IL.
THE YOUNG DOCTOR.
By HENDRIX CONSCIENCE.
(Continued.)

The widow opened the letter with sloWnss4
that exceedingly excited the old man and the
young girls. At length the fearful mother eaa&s
her eyes the commencement OF the letter.
but her hand trembled, and her sight visa oo1-s
fused. Suddenly, after q moments heeitatio1v
she energetioaliy struggled against her eH9otions
and read, in o voice s0fi GENTLY loud to be am
derstood by those whose eyes were axed on hS4
lips with intense interest:
"GOod and tender mother, beloved grand4
father, darling sister, thank God that yonE
Adolphus has succeeded-"
Yielding to her holy emotion, the mother fall
on her knees, her hands Joined, to retarn
thanks to heaven. Adeline and Frances threw
themselves into the arms Of each other. The
grandfather alone was calm in his Joy; =
! tranquil and happy emile beamed on his ooun-
tenance.
As soon as the Arst moments passed, they
yielded to expressions Of inebriating joy. The
mother embraced the grandfather and the
young girls the apartment echoed with joyous
acclamations; Frances danced, Adeline clappeds
her hands.
The old man was frst to recover his self pos-
session, and he picked up the letter, which lay
forgotten the floor. Adophus had eu0-
ceededl What more was required to turn che
heads of the women with delight
The old man held the letter to the mother.
Continue, Mary, the reading OF the letter.
has written"
begged Mrs. Walkers to crafty them iun1na.
diately; but she was still too much sgitate&
by the happiness.
| turning him the letter. 90 We will listeH in
silence. Take your seats, children, and sap.
press your joy for few moment."
As soon as they were ell seated, the old man
put on his spectscles. and began in tendsss
| but clear voice:
"Good and tender mother, beloved grand
| father, darling sister, thank God thas y0ux
Adolphus has succeeded He 10 declared dootoR
in every branch of medicine. with great dla-
tinction-"
"Ahl Frances, have won the geraniunas.S
| interrupted Adeline.
"what pleasure to lose . wager In this way 2
said Frances, laughing.
keep quiet. II You interrupt your grandfasheR
at every line, when will the reading Of the let
| ter DO fnishedf"
with the greatest honor"
at true however IL may be CT pressed. Ny
heart swelIs with pride. Adeline, my dear girl
bless you for your eonadepce In AdolPhus's
bat where were wef' grumbled the old
man., "You scold the children, Mary, fog .
simple interruption, and now yOu forget alto
get6er what you are doing"
q" That is true, grandfather, but 1t Z becans0
I Am SO happy Read on; no one will speak Q
word"
The good man continued to read
with the greatest honor. The preaidi1g
| officer of the examining board oveEWhelmo9
me with praises. The excellent Professor Baad
embraced me as his son. Ny feIlow-students
acknowledged my triumph by spplansa 4ox
myself, after YVES proclaimed DOCTOR ] neitheE
heard nor understOOd anything. Ny hssEt ha4
L 4
my dear mother; saw our dear FrSnces.
| pressed you to my heart; whispered the
happy nows in your ears felt you sweet en-
braces reward my victory
| The mother Was 90 much affected, ahe ooV6Eo0
| her facs, Snd Bobbed eloud.
"OhI my beloved brother r. sighed Frances
| in Q broken voice.
Heart of gold soul full Of lowell" mar
INJURED Adeline. After q short silence, the
| grandfather asked:
{" May 1 proceed, MaryT"
"Do not notice me-" replied the wtaoW.
d" Let me weep, or the excess OF my hapPAn19
| will suffOcate me-"
| The old man recommended:
i self in my room, to announce to you the good
| news. Mother, / am . doctor. God has given
me the reward Of my assiduOuS studieg. Bat
| from this moment commence holy missi01
ell my eforta will tend 20 repay you, g.en4-
father and Frances, the immense sAeriGeeD
which yOu have made for me. Should = -
necessary, I will cOnSeeTate my entire Life -
this. Because, d0aE mother, now thaS ! ca
look ct the failure with confidence, IdaE0 - tan
you that am aware Of all that You ana Frances
have done for your son and youI brother. RooF
sister, whose paternAl inheritsnco-
| Here, a. the Information be was going 70 give
startled him By his coming unexpectedly % ies
the old man suddenly RtopPeds ana torned -
liatenInS The two RiFls could not account for
The sinTIlar emotions Of the candidates.
Proceed,1 said Mrs. Valkiers, her eyes
sparkling with pride and happiness. Ny ooR
/ Is doctor; what could there Do now 20 eaHse sae
By 3 sudden thougbt, the old man aypia
the dreaded Communication. He kept GlisMo1 .
: few moments, skiPPed several Ines aa1 s
tinHed;
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