The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-04

souls will recognize their Soul-c0m-
panions, and, In the white heat of ideal
lied intellect, our hearts will blossom
with fervid spontaneity. Then will
human intellect, embodied in the clear
CRYSTALS of woman g mind, rise to its
true place, the polar star of inflnity,
the germ Of ante-cosmie vivification."
'Glorious !'' exclaimed Kate, with en-
thusiasm.
Il am sorry, Mr.. Forsythe, to hear
Won advocating any relaxation of the
social rules" said, quietly.
"Miss Jane, you mistake my mean
ing. But thus It has ever been with the
disciples of a higher law. We soar
above the clouded atmosphere OF this
world, and our phrases. suited to
the realms OF expanded thought, are
wrested by the sublunary to their own
den. that YOU, also, did not misunder-
stand me? that you did not think me
other than lama student OF the eman-
cipated soul?"
''She did not misunderstood you,"
said the husband, answering for his
wife shut she does not agree with your
theory. She Is content where she is !,
and together we would willingly mi
CRATE back to your so-called shadowy
past. rather than risk our happiness in
your progressive future
And Mr.. Vanderheyden drew a shawl
closer around his wife, and raised her
gloved h md to his lips.
"And you, Miss Keller" said Alleyne
me q materialistP"
II fully appreciate and sympathize
with your ideasl' exclaimed Kate, her
face lighted up with eager interest.
The young mans blue eyes smiled
back upon his disciple.
"And you, Miss Brandegee, he con-
tinued "You did not think me slave
to the miserable half way theories of
modern sepsationalists "
"Oh mol! " said Pearl, with one Of her
ripping laughs, making prism OF dim
pies, white teeth, bright eyes, and wav-
ing ourls, as she spoke.
What beauty she was Nathan
DAYS quiet eyes shone with happiness
AZ he gazed on her lovely face; and
even Alleyne Forsythe forgot for the
moment his tour of investigation. Re-
covering himself, he turned to the
only remaining lady
"And you, Miss Rathbone-I trust
you did not think my idea merely a
transmigration from effete antiquity.
masquerading under the guise OF the
spirit of the oversoul? ?"
"I did not think of it at all" replied
Miss Rathbone, quietly.
This was somewhat disconcerting.
Kate came to the rescue:
II believe we have all given our opin-
ions but you two gentlemen. mWhat do
you say, Mr.. Day
!" Women who can obtain power In no
other way may vote, il they please. I
shall not oppose them. have no
friends belonging to that class"
Pearl cast down her eyes and trit1ed
with her es-queen-regent over all
hearts, what cared she for the vote
"Now, Frank, it IL your turn. What
do you think OF female suffrage?"
"Gammon !" said the freshman, con-
cisely.
The Gun sunk beneath the horizon,
and reds and yellows famed in the sk5 :.
The evening star shone with pale light
full In the glow of the sunset; and, as
twilight came down, the moon threw a
veil OF enchantment over the scene.
The merry party had broken into little
groups, and Kate and Alleyne Forsythe
stood leaning against the side Of the
boat, looking off over the water, alb
sorbed in conversation. Their words
reached my ear as sat near by, muf1ied
in shawls. After long discussion
"Our life is all mistake" AL
leyne said, earnestly; 1--WE need
more enthusiasm, O scorn for the
petty restrictions OF conventionality,
a brave encounter with the iron
dragon of public opinion. It is the old
breathe the airs Of heaven that often
meet me here; / muse on JOY that will
not cease. pure spaces clothed in living
beams, pure lilies of eternal peace,
whose odors haunt my dreams; and,
stricken by an angels hand, this mortal
armor that I wear, this weight and size,
this heart and eyeF, are touched, are
turned to finest air.
Kate sighed. and her eyes. misty with
feeling, were fixed upon the speaker 3
face He was gazing dreamily over the
water, the quotation having apparently
fallen unconsciously from his lips and,
with his tall form and beautiful Greek
face, he looked not an unfit representa-
tive of Sir Galahad.
Give me but the chance he muir
INJURED, "and / will crush the dragon
"You will know you will" said
Kate, earnestly.
your faith and oul-companionship,
and together we will climb to infnity.
Your purer spirit, will carry me
into the realms of the unknown, and
on this earth ! will protect you with my
greater strength, a bulwark invincible
against all mortal power. Give me this
communion, Kate, and hencetforth I
dare the universe" murmured Alleyne,
bending to catch her answer.
But the limited capacity of the cabin
bowl was unfavorable for isolated con-
versatons, and at this moment the
freshman broke in upon them with:
Come, Mr.. Forsythe-Miss Brande-
gee is going to sing.
I was not dispIeased with the inter
ruption, for, although | was disposed to
admire the gallant beauty, of the
modern knight fully as much as my
niece, still knew that her enthusiastic
temperament might carry her further
than she intended, under the influence
of the moonlight, the ripping water,
the low musical voice, and the beauti-
full Greek face bending over hers.
Pearl had thrown off her hat, and the
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