Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-06-24
LA RABBIATTA.
ADAPTED FROM THE GERMAN.
BY Z. X. AVERY.

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"Do you see, Rachel, there Is our
'adre Curato," said an old woman to
little girl, about ten years old, who
vung spindle near her. "He has
ust stepped into the boat AMI Antonio
$50 ng to row him over to Capri.
Ioly Mother, how sleepy the man
ooksm And with that she waved her
and in a friendly manner to the priest
,elow who had Just seated himself in
he boat, after having carefully unfold
d his black coat aud spread it out over
he seat. The others on the beach
topped their work to watch the de-
,arture of their pastor, who nodded
nd greeted, in a friendly manner,
hose both to the right and left.
"Why must be go to Capri, grand
nother, SAID the child. "Have the
,eople over there no pastor that they
re obliged to borrow ours?"
''DO not be so silly" said the old
Toman, they have enough over there
nd the most beautiful church, and
ven a hermit, VIII ch we have not.
1--WE may bless ourselves that we
ave him for pastor who has the gift
+ an archbishop and inquiries after
,ersOns of rank. The Madonna be
nth him"
With that she nodded again to the
,oat below which was just ready to push
r.
"Shall we have clear weather, my
IOu?' asked the little priest, as he
oOked toughtfully over TO Capri.
"Ihe sun Is not yet out" answered
h., Ll,,
Tork of this fog"
LET us start then that we may
'et across before the heat comes"
IntoniO had Just seized the long
ar IN order to drive the boat out
nto the clear water, when he suddenly
topped and looked toward the top of
he steep path which leads from the lit
lie town of Sorrento to tie shore
Above, a maiden's slender form was
1slble descending the stony path and
Faving its handkerchief. She bore a
mall bundle under her arm, and her
lress was quite dusty, still she had
'ery distinguished, only rather fierce
manner of throwing her head back.
MI the heavy black braids of hair
Ehich she wore wound around her
lead crowned her like diadem.
'Why do we watt" asked the pastor.
Some one yonder Is coming to the
)oat, who also wishes to go to Capri, if
Iou will allow it, Psdre-it will not
axe longer, for she Is only a young
Teature about eighteen years old"
At this moment the young girl step
bed forth from behind the wall which
enclosed the winding way.
''Laurella" said the pastor. "What
las she got to do in Capri?"
Antonio shrugged his shoulders.
The girl came forward with hasty steps
rut looking very intently straight a
lead
''Good-day, La Rabbiatta," cried
everal of the young boatmen.
They wOuld have said more had not
he presence of the Curato commanded
heir respect; for the scornful, silent
manner III which the maiden received
heir greeting seemed to irritate these
nSolent fellows.
Good day, Laurella, now said the
pastor. "how is it with you? Will
rou too go to Capri?'
'lf you will permit it, Padre?"
ASK Antonio, he is master of his
own possessions and the Lord is the
hnler of all D."
There Is half carlIn, said Laurel
a, without looking at the young boat
nan, 'If it is sufficient"
"1Cu can use it to better advantage
han l., muttered the boy, as he shov-
I'd aside basket OF oranges to make
Dom for her. He was going to sell
hem In Capri, for that rocky isle did
lot produce enough of the fruit for the
leeds OF ITS many visitors.
Il will not go unless You take it, ;"
eplled the girl, and her black eye
1roWs contracted.
Come now, child, said the pastor,
he Is a brave young ster and does not
Wish to become rich from your small
earnings"
Come, step in, " reaching her his
lsnd-''and sit here by me. See, he
las spread ont his jacket so that you
nay have a softer seat. He did not do
70 well by me, but that is always the
'ay with young people-they care
more Tor one little women than for ten
PASTORS.
Well, We you need not make
Ncuses, Ant mo- it is our Masters
arrangement that like takes to like"
IN the meauuT 2, Laurella had step
1eI INTO the boat md had seated her
'eh Wlthou say ng a word, first, hav-
hg showed aside he Jacket.
Inc youIg bultman let it lie and
hguttered b veau his teeth, then push
~ iuStlly fEainst the quay and the
1'tle 6oat 1r into the bay.
what ss you in your bundle"
Shed the pastor, as they drifted across
ne sea, which was now lighted by the
lrst rays of the sun.
Silk, yarn and bread, Padre. 1 am
gong to sell the silk to woman in
.apri, who makes ribbons and the yarn
% another woman"
Rid You spin 1t yourself?"
''Hes sir
IL l remember rightly, you also
.SsrP' low to make ribbons
.os SIR! But mother is worse again
'uO cannot leave the house and We
AN. 70 pay for loom."
Is worse sgain? When L visited
ier AZ Easter timer time she was able
% SIT up
The Spring Is always the worst
.ue Iof her Since we had the great
Morm and the shock of earthquake,
,ne mas been obliged to lie in bed on
'cco1nt of the paia."
10 not cease t. pray and entreat,
child, that the Blessed Virgin may
he Hahe lntercession for her and be
-ouest and diligeIt so that your
Eayers may b. hearo. Alter a pause:
As you cans down to the beach the