The Osceola times., 1882-01-21
ITALIAN LOVE.
r1nm Lhe German b raul 10.


In spite Of the dense fog that over
hung the snug little harbor Of Sorrento,
early one midsummer morning score
Of men were brsily engaged prepar z
their boats for trips to the neighboring
town, while as many fishermen were
drawing their well filed nets that had
been sprcat overnight. Soon Father
Cgrato, the worthy priest Of Sorrento,
stepped into one OF the boats, and re
quested to be rowel to Capri as speedily
as possibly.
Here comes another passengt was
the boatman's reply AS a young girl with
large bundle under her arm, hurried
along one Of one rugged paths leading TO
the water, and waved q red cotton hand
kerchief to attract attention.
"Oh, it is la rella" exclaimed the
pris with kindly smile.
"Good-day,la Ia Rahbiata," cried q youth
from bCath near by, with mocking
laugh.
"The girls eyes flashed Gngrily, and
she drew herself mp with proud dig
nifty.
"Arc you going with Us to Capri, Lau-
rella'' asked the priest.
.Jfthe father doesnotobioctl' was the
humble reply
"You mnst ask An,oniuo; he owns the
boat"
This is all the money ! have" said
the girl, holding ont q sp3ll coin.
keep it: You need il more Than ! do, -
returned Antonio, while hG moved a
couple of baskets Of oranges 10 make
room for her
81 do not choose to travel for moth
ing rcrlsei Ianre,lI, hauzhtily.
Come, child" interpo ed the priest,
taking her hand and drawing her into
the boat, Tony is a good hearted lad
and viii not accept YOU money. ec,hc
has spread his jacket for you TO sit up
on: he did not show me so much cOnsld'
Grafton. But IL is always so with young
fellows; they take more pains to please
one pretty gnl than they would for 9
dozen priests.
Meanwhile Laurclla had quietly
pushed the Jacket aside and seated her
fc,c Antonio muttercd something
under his breath, as he sturdily piled ~
"Siik and yarn to sell at Capri" was
the reply.
What did that boy mean when he
called you ia R3bbiata2' asked the
priest. after a pause. 1T is not a nice
name for Christian"
The girl colore1 aud answered snap.
pishly:
"They make fun uf me because I re-
fuse % dance with them and talk non.
q, as other girls do. / wish they
woull leave me alone; | never do them
any harm"
"Blt you ought to be kind and friend
ly toward eyeTy one. ..nR Yhnehty as
f2r. vs'ert' toward the Neapoitan ar.
tist who asked you to marry him year
ago
The cirl 10 kel down in silence, and
her eyes flashed. She glanced stealthly
toward the b0atman, who, with his cap
drawn down to conceal his eyes, Iowed
on, evidently occupied with his own
thoughts. The priest caught the glance
and was sileaced. Presently AutOnino
dropped his anchor at the Capri dock,
and stepped forward to assist the pas
sengcrs ashore. II took the priest i'm
his arm, and wadinu through theshallow
water, placed him on the dock, then
turned toward the girl, but she had
tGcEel up her skirts, and with her bun
die in one had and her wooden shoes
in the other, had made her way through
the surf alone.
Il may stay over night, Tony" said
the priest, $50 you need not wait for me
TO return. You, LaTTclla, will so back
before dark, I suppose"
III cam she replied busying her
self with her clothing.
II shall wait for You till alter vespers,
but it is all the same to me whether
Won come or not" said Antonino, in a
tone that he sought to make indiGer.
cnt.
"You must return to your mother by
all means, Iaurela,' added the priest;
1T will not do TO leave her alone all
night
She stopped and reverently kissed his
hand; then, with distant nod to Ante
uino, proceeded on her way.
A few hours later AutJnino, who had
sold his oranges and regaled himself at
the inn, stood upon the dock making
arrangements for his return trip. Soon
laurei'a approached, bat hesitated when
sic rgaclel the waters edge and looked
about in hopes Of having other passen-
gers 10 accompany her. Bat she was
disappoin ed, and Antoniuo put an end
10 her hesiincy by silently picking her
mp in his arms and placing her in the
boat. \ few strokes Of the oars brought
them ont upon tue Day. Iaufella turned
half way from her companion and
seemed less disposed than ever TO say
friendly word For some moments she
remained thus moti0nless with her lips
tightly compressed. her eyes looking out
over the water, and her manner that of
stulions Indifference. Presently she
tied her handkerchief over her head TO
protect it from the burning rays of the
sun. and began to eat roll which she
drew from her pocket.
Here aro q couple + oranges TO eat
with your bread. Jaurella,' said her
companion holding out the fruit. 81
did not save them for ynu, but they
dropped from The baskets. and | found
then at the bottom Of the boat"
"Eat them yourself | do not need
anything
dThey are refreshing on such a warm
dav. and you had long walk at Capri
II had water, and do not want the
oranges
"As Won r'oase," he returned, drop
ping the fruit iuto The basket. After
several moments OF silence, Autouiuo
srgte "iuU might take these Two CT.
auges tn your mother