South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-26

ings-biHowy laces. brilHant-hued
tinery, ribbons, silks and misty drap-
cry An then ne caught the mean
ing OF that Earring hum, and ne saw
the tired. pale, happy face OF his
wife. bending. as were score OF
others over her sewing machine
toiling. tOilinE. Here was the folly
she pursued, and the end Of his
quest.
But not his deliverance. though
even then remorse struck him. His
shamed soul fluttered once more be
fore IL retired 20 make room for the
other and better one. For, 10 tenn
per his thrill Of joy the shine Of the
satin and the glimmer of Ornam ents.
recalled the disturbing figure of the
bespangled Amazon. and the base
duplicate histories lit Dy the glare OF
foOtlights and stolen diamonds. IL
is past the wisdom of him who only
sets the scenes, either 70 praise or
blame the man. But this time his
love overcome his scruples. He took
Il quick step, and reached out his
hand for the doorknOb. Father Ro-
gan was quicked TO arrest il and
draw him back.
"You use my trust in you queer
~ said the priest sternly. What
are you about Co do"
Il am going 20 my wife said
Lorisou. Let me pass.
Listen" said the priest, holding
him firmly by the arm. I am about
20 put YOU in possession of "A piece of
of knowledge OF which, thus far. YOU
have scarcely proved deserving. /
do not think YOU ever Will; but l will
not dwell upon that You see in that
room the woman you married, work
ing for a frugal living for herself.
and q generous comfort for an idol
lied brother. This building belongs
TO the chief customer OF the city.
For months the advance orders for
the coming Mardi Gras festivals
have kept the work going day AID
night L myself secured employ
ment here for Norah. She tolls here
each night from 9 o'clock until day
light. and. besides, carries home with
her some OF the finer costumes, re-
uuiriug more delicate ueedlewOrk,
and works there part of the day.
Somehow, YOU two have remained
strangely ignorant of each others
lives Are YOU convinced now that
Your wife ia not walking the
streets? -
again struggling. "and beg her for
giveness,"
sir" said the priest. edo YOU owe
me nothing? BE quiet. II seems SO
often that Heaven let's fall its Choic-
est gifts into hands that must be
taught To hold them. Listen again.
You forget that repeutaut sin must
not compromise, but look mp, for re-
demption, 20 the purest and best.
You went 60 her with the fiue-Spun
sophistry that peace could be found
I'm q mutual guilt. and she fearful
of losing what her heart SO craved.
thought il worth the price 10 buy II
with a desperate. pure. beautiful lie.
I have known her since the day she
was born. she is as innocent and un-
sulned in life and deed as a holy
saint. In that lowly street where she
dwells she first saw the light. and
she has lived there ever since. spend
ing her days in generous self-1sac-
ridce for others och. we spalpeen.'
continued Father ROGau. raising his
finger IN kindly anger at Lorison.
What for Il wonder could she be
after making a fool of hersilf, and
shamin' her swate soul with lies. FOR
the like o. you."
sir" said Lorison. trembling.
"say what YOU please 10 me. Doubt
is as YOU must, I viii yet prove my
gratitude 10 YOU and my devotion 10
her But let me speak 10 her once
now. let me kneel for just one mo-
meut ri her feet and
TUT. TUT" said the priest. How
many acts of a love drama do YOU
think an old bookworm like me
capable OF witnessing Besides. what
kind Of figures do We cut spying
upon the mysteries OF midnight mill
merry. Go meet your wife tOmor-
row. as she ordered YOU aid obey
her thereafter. and maybe some time
I shall get forgiveness for the part
have played in this nights work. of
wild yez down the shtairs now, 'Tis
late. and an ould man ike me
should be takir' his rest"