The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-04-28

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concerns"
| Thetwo humane souls drew back. "Well,
| it is nothing to me, 1t is true" said the
man. "And l only spoke out of kindness" "
said the woman, in her defence. "for l
have never yet seen the man who was ca
is the dear little creature I" and the geod
woman bent over it inquiriDgly. Paul
made no reply, but in his excitement in
voluntarily equeezed the doll-oh, horror J
convulsive cry followed, which sounded
through the vehicle.
"Poor thing, cried" q stout woman.
"No doubt it is hungry" said another,
whose motherly feelings were greatly
moved. "Could we not stop somewhere
and get little milk 7"
at is in pain," whispered third. "Give
him this peppermint drop; there is nothing
better for internal pain"
And Paul felt a small hard substance
pressed into his hand.
"if people would only mind their own
busin ess !" growled the young man, as he
threw the proffsred remedy ont of the
window. He was quite determined to give
no satisfaction to the curiosity of the harp
les in the omnibus.
"Well, 1 can truly say that feel for the
poor motherless little creature from the
bottom of my heart"
Eyes, yes there are people who have no
more heart than @ stODe," echoed the other
| matron, as another ehrll cry was uttered
by the child in question.
81 believe the child is bewitched," muir
INJURED Paul Maynard l had better throw
it out of the widow )" but the thought of
Emma Ortley prevented the guilty act.
"Sit little further from the window, dear
sir" began his neighbor once more; "chil
dren who are brought up by hand are often
seized with cramp. l know O child who,
in consequence of catching cold, had seven
Tor T., fxuN
"Goose fat is very good for colds," re-
marked one of the women. "With goose
fat and fennel tea will undertake to cure
any child"
"M-!" cried the coachman; "a half
hours halt.
the coachman looked at him in surprise,
after the others had all left the carriage.
"Not come QUIT Then will bring the
poor little thing cup of warm milk" said
the eloquent matron, who had come back
to watch over it's fate.
"You may let that alone," answered
Paul "are we living in a free country or
not 2" The angry tone of his voice alarm
ed the oficious lady and she quickly made
off.
During the rest of his journey Paul had
the satisfaction of knowing that he was
considered by his fellow travellers a child
murderer, a demon in human form. When
destination, Paul wrapped the curly locks
of the doll still closer in his handkerchief,
and concealed it's person, as far as he could, (,
in the folds of his cloak. The warmth and
light which shone forth from the parlOr of
the inn formed pleasant contrast with the
cold, dark winter night.
While he ascepded the steps, he saw
face which he seemed to know glide by
him. "Good gracious! here is Miss Hart
ley," he cried, in amaze; "she must have
been the silent figure with the white
feather. There she is entering carriage.
l had known it. How the girls will laugh
at me. Oh, that the waxen monster were
at the bottom of the seaW
Is it surprising if, on the following day,
when Paul bent his steps towards the
dwelling of his intended they were little
unsteady
Agnes rose and saluted him with cool
composure. "To what am 1 indebted
for the honor of your visit, Mr.. May
| nard 2"
"What do you mean, Agnes 2"
"That you have deceived me, and shall
have no further opportunity for carrying
on your deceit"
"Deceived you, Agnes 2"
pray do not try to excuse yourself.
Now l know that you are at east
widower."
"How can 1 be widower when have
| never been married Z"
Suddenly PauPs face frightened.
| "Where is Emmaf ~ he said.
81 do not know"
| "Pray let her be called"
"With pleasure"
A few minutes after child ran into the
room and saluted Paul with kiss.
81 wish to give your sister the only
member of my family which has accom-.
panied me on my Journey" and with these
words Paul placed the doll carefully il
Emma's arms.
so Agnes Agnes, look ~ cried the de-
lighted child there is doll which car
really cry. o, Mr.. Maynard, how I love
you"
Paul turned to his blushing betrothed.
care we friends, Agnes"
When Miss Hartley entered she was sur
prised to find the pair on such good terms
The sight of the doll solved the enigma.
"Take care of her, Emma" said the
future brother-in law. laugbingly, "for