The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-12-24

Madame Blanohemain, your good neighbor, Il
come with you her presence will help to chee
forward to. Let me- caution you to be very
prudent, for George is in profound ignorance
and n. Wolff wishes him to experience all THE
| pleasure of an utter snrpriee."
''Anns," said Jeanne, embracing her sister
do you still believe in your presentments OF
stormy oaysT
And passing before the chaplet which orna.
mented the crystal cup, she impulsively kissed
the little cross.
"Ws are at your service" said she gaiIy.
| Come, Anna, take these sketches and colors
| l will run aud tell Madame Blanchemsin."
An bour aNer, the Two young women aud
their kind nelghbor were in the carriage, and
our two Anazops Ralloped along side.
LOUISE" said Borghess to her friend, " tell
me if you are not happier yourself when occu-
pied in trying to make Others happy Is it not
more like living than the life } on oave hereto
fore led 7"
81 never spent happier day; and you. BJr
ghese, have been sEblime."
And they revelled IN the anticipation Of all
the pleasure their innocent stratsgem would
give.
Madame Blan obemain, whirled along in the
carriage, could scarcely persuade herself that
it was not beautiful dream, and made q
Thousand discOuTses, whilst the Two sisters
their hands clasped in hers, thooght of their
mother and George-ther past and their
future
XVIII
At Last!
1t was towards evening when tho eqnipage
drew mp at one of the side gates of the man
sion. Dinner was ready, waiting to be served
in Jeannes apartment. Madame Wolf and Bor-
CHEESE emained to dine, and also to preside at
the installation of the happy inmates.
But can We not see the poor exile this even.
iDg" asked Jeanne. - 70 know that be is SO
near us, and still SO unhappy!"
"No; it is TOO late" answered Borghese;
=" and yon have had excitement enough for one
day; you need rest very much. Cheer mp,
though, am going to give him good news by
telling him you are relieved from yCuc merci-
less prosecutors. Sleep now, dear children, as
if you were in your little white house; friends
are watching over yon"
Jeanne and Anna did not attem pit to thank
her, except by a look, smile &. silent pressure
of the hand.
Left to themselves, they Immediately fell
upon their knees, ard thanked God foe his
manifold mercies, particularly the events of
this day. Upon a prie-niAu they found the |
diamond cross attached 10 the paper contain
ing their coed mothers will, which bore DO
whatever to financial matters. With |
1uivering voice, Jeanne read these few words, |
traced in q fblterlng hand:
"Dear children, love each other for my sake, |
and never be separated Whilst you are united, |
all be with you"
How happy they were to have found in their
own hearts and that of George the unconscious
compliance with this last requestl
The night, which wss sleepless, and appa
emily endless also, they spent in talking over
;he various precipitate events which had
wrought such a change in their destiny.
Morning, came at last; the house was in
,rder, aud they occupied with come
minor details of the day, when Borghese en-
cred, and asked permission for III. VOLTS in
reduction.
At first sight of Jeanne, he W as struck by her
triking resemblance to his cherished Correg-
10. After thanking the ladies for their cheer
al CO operation with his innocent scheme, he
poke of his affection for George his great de-
Ire of keeping George with HIM, aud all the
,'ans he had in view for the furtherance of
bis object.
"But, mademoiselle," continued he, "your
,eng at q distance took away half his heart,
md we could no longer do without you"
1t was agreed that they should renal in
oors until the first interview, and 81. Wolf,
tightly delighted with toe anticipated effect,
withdrew to prepare the finale OF this pleasant
title drama-an event very easy 20 forcsee.
Two hnurs after, lie aud George were Walking
u the Large i1og!ish garden belonging 10 the
stah shment
My dear George" said Ia, we have
Forked togeIher for several years. l havs ap.
,reclated your attachment, yUnr ekiil, and par
leu Iarly NOEr ii isliJy. Yuu have devoted
ourseif to my stfaiTs; it is tiu,e that | should
hink of yours, since You seem fnrgetfut OF
,hcm. know that you have some means;
heso l visa to donbe, and thus enable you
o become Il partner in the house. Are you
agreed I"
:. Dear monsieur" answered George, my
idelity and devotion were only your due, aud
lad nothing to desire l would be too happy
>
con fidence.'
"Well," continued NJ. Wolff let us have
serious talk on the subject Sit down there F.;
am going to get a sketch of the articles of
agreement, which have roughly drawn, and
I would not be a bad idea TO run over it whilst
aere"
George seated himself upon bench shaded
by dense growth of acacias and hazel-trees,
which separated him from the pavilion, now |
transformed into u faithful likeness of the
white house.
His thoughts, as usual, were waited towsrds
St. German. He had been informed that mis- |
friends were relieved of their trou bles, and q |
brighter future seemed dawnng upon him as
we'll as them. Whilst reveling in these pleas ant
fances, his caught the music of parlor-
organ apparently just behind the bushes. Lis
teniug more attentively, he distinguished the
plainJive melody that was such favorite of
Annals, and which had made SO deep au i'm
preston upon him the evening of his farewell
to St. GERMAN.
He arose and. pushing his way through the
thick bushes, before him pavilion with
a ground floor aud upper story, whilst a luxu-
RANT growth of white roses ambered to the
very roof. 1t was q perfect imitation of the
little abode that enRrossed his every thought.