The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1876-12-03
aasrn, Star and Catholic Messenger.
NV THEHAHs, SUNDAY, DEcEMBER Is7S

ful Providence for the favoTs conferred upon
pass and walk slowly towards the door.
Easily overtakiDg them, he reached the holy
water font, and, dipping one fnger in the
leaning upon the arm of her sister.
ReceiviDg it, she looked at George with an
air Of recognition. and said:
AT still have it."
And pointed to me, poor little pin. attached
TO the black scarf.
The other sister, not hearing this remark,
many people would have been q most embar-
raising situation, hut which her simplicity
and uprightness rendered easy and nsturaI.
"Mad. moi selle" said George retiring from
dental meeting here, which, in this church,
and he d welt upon these last words-"I beg
Ged God TO gIant-let me profit by it to make
yo1 proposition concerning yonr paintings,
and upon Redoute's reoommen dation."
"Ceri riainly, monsieur" said jeanne; 'if you
present yourself in this place"-snd she also
aWelt upon these words-''in vok ing the anne
Of Providence, and mentioning our beloved
master, son are welcome"
The two sisters turned their faces home
ward, end George walked respectfully beside
them. The older, speaking ia a low voice said
"Do Jeanne, explain to me the meaning of
this young mani where aid ala Sod ] ever see himi i
= Sister have you any secrets from mep
81 will tell you all, dear sister; have no
and yet I'll answer for him. Can we not rely
Upon onr own judgment, and the memory of
OUT good mother, who from heaven watches
over ne as II she were still on earthf Just let
nae speak 70 him"
They passed the castle, and were soon on the
pablo square.
"You have never been in this part of the
country before3" said Jeanne.
"Never, msdemoiselle. have many duties
and little leisure; but everything around me
these magnificent sites, this salubrious air,
this beautiful foFest-all appear admirable
that it seeEns ~ il one could not set foot upon
tAis Aowery turf without Wishing to return
and perhaps remain for ever"
"Thst 10 jnst what friends tell Us. But |
notwithstanding your duties, do you not some. |
tames devote O. little time to PRintngf And
in contact with him by means of . commission
for picture which was entrusted to me; and
as present, having to All an order for g certain
number of floral pictures, and being much
pleased with your work the day had the hon.
o. Of meeting you, thought perhaps You
wo1ld DO willing to undertake the order"
she 10 picture dealer, then - said the elder
sister.
s'I really do not know" answered Jeanne,
aside "but it 10 very apparent that be is
sensible, honorable young man whom we need
: Then turning to George, in hopes of learn
ing something more from his conversation and I
c0untepance ere allowing him to cross the
threshold of their home, she said:
81 did not exactly understand your caution {
when You lent me q pin; but you owe me a t
"though have really taken great care of it 8
for to tell the truth, bad a presen tment that
some day or other this precious deposit would q
be reclaimed, and you see am not mistaken" I
"Mademoiselle, although there some
very particular reasons attaching me to this i
pin, renew the loan for an indefinite c
period but it is of more important affairs we
must confer to. day."
y "Do you know me theni Have our mutual I
,slEiends spoken to you of us ~
ID familiar, and / believe that ! would have .
recognized you among thousand"
Perhaps the pin has helped you to make
such grand discovery" said she, smiling.
"PeFhaps 30; for, in presenting it TO you, l
found again in your face the picture recalling
% many sad memories"
painting. lWarn You that am hard TO make
n borgain With. But yet word: pray,
monsieur, what do you mean by this image 80
like me that from my resemblance to 1t yon
could have singled me out among thousands
All this is very worrying, and 1 like very
truthful people"
George silently opened bis portfolio at the
page containing his sketch of Correggio's
"sOrrow," and then said, in low voice
"You see We are already old acquaintances."
The two sisters were completely astonished
at this picture, which was a faithful likeness
of Jeanne, executed some years previous, as the
diecolored paper and halfetfaced pencimarks
indicated.
They resolved to act pruieutIy, and, con-
tinuing their course, soon reached che little
white house situated near the "a 'are and edge
of the vast forest.
Luxuriant roses climbing to the very roof of
this little house, added grace and refinement
to its modest appearance. The ground floor
was occupied by Madame Blauchem ain, pro-
prietOr of the dwelling, and who for these
two sisters friend and protector. Their
apartment was in the upper story.
"My good Madame Blauchemain," said
Jeanne, entering first, here Is a gentleman
who wishes to look at our paintings; will you
be kind enough TO receive him while we select
tho specimens. to save him the trou BILE of go
iDgupP And they left the room.
"Do ait down, monsieur" said Madame
Blanchemain. "This is magnificent weather,
but . little too warm. believe we are going
70 have storm this afternoon, but it can't do
harm, 1t is good for the vineyards, and we need
. good vintage this year. myself have q lit
4l0 enclosure towards Mareil 1t is getting to
b0 superb, and the vine is not bad of course,
it q not quality wine, but ono can drink 1t, and
with o little water, it goes very we'll it is
wine that bears great deal of water. Mon
sieurs would you refresh yourself with littleF"
George made sign thanking her in the mega.
tive. She continued without interruption
"Ahi yes; you will be pleased with the