The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-20

ndifferenoe upon the contempt OF worldliugs."
These words, pronounced with an ex preston
OF sisterly tenderness, revived Deiphipe's corr.
sge. and Blanche felt grsti6ed OF the idea of
having shed little consolation upon the sor-
rows of this interesting and truly estimable
person.
had been crying, and anxiously enQuired the
cause.
have jpst heard fsome new traits of virtuo in
tho character of him to whom my fate is
linked, add which, if possible, have endeared
bin to mo more than ever. But, Adhemsr,
why have You never told me that You saved
ohilds life At the rick of your ownf You az
enred me that was acquainted with your
whole history. I now see that you did not
tell me ALL"
too high q value upon an act Of this kind.
Would q man be worthy of the name if, seeing
mother in deep despair at the loss of her
child, he made no effort TO save itS'
"But you were not thu only witness of the
accident. There were other men around they
In ade no Effort, aud only predicted yon cert ain
DEATH"
"If had been married, then, dear Blanche,
perhaps NO I'D have hesitsted too
Blanche wss deeply interested in Dsphine's
history. She and Adhemar had long con-
yersstion on the subject and they both do
termiped to make use of every means in their
power to brighten her lot.
Adhemar's recovery was complete. He could
at Lost lay aside the invalds wrappiDgs and
leave his room. 1t would be difficult TO ex-
pres Blenohe's happiness at seelpg Elm iniiy
she hid ever known him. The presence OF
! Res. de Lsneau, who bad accompanied her
mother on her "trip to Paris just abont thi.
| time, added another charm to this circle of
| friends united in mind and heart.
Ono evening Clamsrt, who dropped in upon
| them, Wearisd and disgusted with the vain
| pleasures be ihossssntly puTsued, oonld not
| help expressing his regret at bis inability to
participate in their happiness, 30 faoile and
pure, whilst he, who made many and great
pointment and bitterness. =. But" said he,
| 81 could not now relingnish the world i am
| too intimately connected with it. have too
many engagements there, too much business "
Adhemsr offered to lend him q helping hand
| in arising from the vortex of folly and fashion
whittier weakness and want of reiig on alone
had drawn him. Really wearied and disgussed
| with his fruitless search after happiness. Cha
mart was but too willing to accept the
guidance of a true friend. whose peaceful life
be envied.
for leaving Paris, CLAIMANT decided thst wbeL
Adhemar and Blanche returned to s.. -, Es
and Delphine would repair TO their country
seat, which they would hepceforth conedel
their permsn. n home. Poor Niue. de Clan ar
wa overjoyed.
For some time there had been considerable
talk of o proposed alliance between Rose d.
Lsneaux and Valfort, and Nm >. de L.neau con
pleted the Joy of all her friends by az last
giving their consent to their union. 1t WAS de
oided that Immediately after the ceremony the
! happy couple should repair to the country, Sot
| spend the summer with their friends.
One thing alone retarded Adhemar's depart
ure: he was Obliged to appear as g witness
against ct. Clair. Blanche could not maste
| her anxiety, and parsed the whole day il
1t was nearly night, and Adhemar had no
| returned. Blanche's anxiety increased, and q
the ,und of every passing carriage che ran Z
the window. The evening advanced, and still
no Adhemar.
Valfort, who was among the spectators
withdrew, however, to acqaairt the ladie
| with what was going on.
1.-THE case has not yet been decided but
! compose yourself, madam" said he, noticing
Blanche's sgitation. "Couut Adhernar ia yer!
| we'll now"
? "Has he been sick I" she eagerly asked.
"He was quite overcome for u while, hut hs
4 entirely recovered now. The audience cha
= bsr was crowded; l heard much whispering
: around me, and public opinion seemed to b
s strongly against st. Clair. At length the jnog
aud Jury entered the hall, aud in q few minute
D the accused also. His propossessirg appear
q oncs inspired general interest. CnsGrin ba
: not left it's traces upon bis handsome race
II Advancing with a firm step to the place al
n signed him, his black eyes glanced around wi:
l. arrogant Indifference.
v when the preliminary formalities WEI
}. complied with, Adhemar was called upon fe
10 his testimony. The most profound slenc
rsigned throughout the assembly. As he ros
J. St. Clair looked at him with an expression {
o diAbolioal hatred. Adhemar appeared cal
70 and salt possessed, but suddenly turned pale I
> death, and staggered. Telling him to sit dow
., they opened the windows. In q little while l
"a felt better, and was able to continue hiS test
l. lmony All that he said was calculated to pr
g. o favorable construction upon st. ClsirS inte
ID lions.
ID ga murmur of applause followed all his +
sponses aud every one was beginning TO loo
1 more leniently upon the oulprit, until 9th
90 witnesses appeared and amopg them the &c
IN want who hGd formerly been uis masters q
y. complice. These sWore positively to his OPT
" avowal of vengeance. St. Clair turned pail
ve his cause grew more and more desperate.
X His mother, who had insisted upon beit
i'd present at the trial, fully persuaded that g
D. would witness the triumph OF his innoceDc
a. yaiuly tried to matter her emotion As matte
va began to look darker and darker; at last
I'd mind gave way, and she was carried out
ar her friends, whilst her piercing scream 8 rA
or through the assembly"
BIanohe listened in terror, and could scarce
Mt articulats the words, "Unhappy mother ! m
ad cradle g.. Clairi Monsieur, how do you thi
ad the affair will ends"