The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-10-01

commenced knitting on O large stocking, whlch
oould be intended for no one elSe but Joseph
CHAPTER
H. de Milral Hears Of His Fan.iy's Mi.rortunes
The invalid had risen.
Joseph, like devoted servant, had aided him
to dress, and offered to support him in descend
3Thank you, my FRIEND" said the young
gentleman. "Your extreme Kindness over
powers me- You give yourself too much
srouble; am strong enough to walk down
1lone"
"Perhaps you are. sir" answered tho fisher
man; shut cannot trust to IT. lPromised my
-ooasin to watch over you. Should you fall
would never forgive mys self"
The young man took Josephs arm without
reply. Joseph supported him with paternal
sciioitude, and said oonfusedly, as he assisted
him:
"Your nurse has rough hands, sir; hands
more accustomed to handle q cable than to
support suffering gentleman; but, as the pro-
verb says: He gives ell that he ought, who
gives what he has,"
As the wounded man entered the room, he
walked to Father Stock, who WAS working
upon his net, took his hand with emotion, and
"My good man. l know not how shall ever
be able to express my gratitude for your
generous hospitality. i will indemnify you for
your sacrifices, but oan never repay you for
the tender interest manifested in me by all
your family. Whatever fate may in future
have in reserve for me, never will forget this
house and the noble hearts of its inmates"
Indeed, air, You value too highly the little
{ has been in our power to do. All the recon-
pense we desire is to see you restored to
health"
Joseph, fearing that the patient would be.
come fatigued, interrupted the conversation.
took the young man by the arm, and conducted
him to q GUAR in which q cushion had been
placed.
"What oare!" said the gentleman; at is too
much. l have no need of this cushion
Bella put it there" replied the fisherman.
As If this were order which could not be
disobeyed, the wounded man seated himself in
the chair. He soon became absorbed in Thought
Joseph fixed his eyes upon him, but respected
his silence
II. de MiIval was a handsome Young man.
He was tall and we'll formed ; his features were
regular, and his manners were noble and digni-
fed. His long black hair and dark brown eyes
gave beauty to q countenance " bich indicated
. superior intellect and strength OF soul. His
shirt az of the finest linen. Aunt Clara b ad
exhausted her art, as washerwoman and ironer
to render it suitable for wear; his head wSs
partly handsged with linen, and be carried ms
arm in sing. II's dress was black, and it wss
rather genteel and plain than snowy.
After long silence, his eyes wandered
around the room. ard when Joseph, rising
asked what he desired, he replied
Nothing. my friend. l do not see the young
girl who nursed sssiduously during my
iilnees."
bella she has gone to hunt shrimps," SAID
Eyes," muttered the young man to himself
"I knew yesterday she was going Generon'
child, who is 80 early at work for me! The
weather is fine to-day, is it not 7" he asked
after @ pause. | think the sun is shining"
"The weather is mild and pleasant, sir" re
piled the fisherman.
Is Bella on the beach y
"She is on the sea, sir -
q" Is it far to the seashoref
mot q great distance"
pardon me- my friend If give J on trouble
/ would be most grateful to you if you woulC
point out the beach To me- l would like to 80
the sea-"
'.Do you hear him, Father Stock 7" exclaimed
Joseph, in dsmay. " Tho gentleman wishes T.
20 80 the beach,"
"That would be very imprudent," objecte,
the old man, when you are sitting up tor th
frat time to. day"
"Do not be anx ous l feel sufficiently strong
The Gun shines and it is warm out doors.
would like to walk in the open air This goo
man will accompany me-"
"Do az you like, sir. The sea Dir is YER
Strengthening to those who have been reduces
byilIpess;"
him." said Joseph land dare not offer hir
my simple WOODEN cap ,
Open the lower drawer of that chest
Joseph; you will find Uncle Louis's straN
hat. If 1t is not too large, 1t will answer tn
purpose"
Tue straw hat produced by the fl fisherman al
psSred perfectly new. Joseph approached tn
gentleman. placed it upon his head, and, look
ing at him with amazement, said
1T may be- Impolite aud foolish to compar
you with people like ourselves, but You Gel
tAinly resemble our Uncle Louis it 10 not
very strong resemblance but a sort of famil
likeness"
ut is singular" said the gentleman; " tn
young girl who attended me resembles III
sister, and, besides, she bears the sauIe name.
Bot il these words awakened painful
thoughts, he walked to the door, and said, wit
\ sigh:
"Come, my friend, 1 need the open air"
Joseph took him by the arm and conducte
him along the path which led to the beacl
When they had reached it, the gentleman said
1.-THE downs seem a complete desert. SUP
pose there are but few inhabitants in thI
Every few, sir" replied the fisherman. al
= circuit of nearly half league there are onl
Bix or seven families in all, about twenty Y
persons But yonder, where you see that hig
mountain, which We call Persenhill, there ar
about twenty fshOrmen's cabins. That
Kerkepanue; it 10 also called sometimes 8
JOsephs Village.
els that your church :"
"No, sir our parish is at the village {
Adinkerk, about half league in the otht
direction"
Are the fishermen o pious people ~
Vaa air. whatever NAV be the weather, 4