Catholic children -- Juvenile fiction; Families -- Juvenile fiction
After the Priest's Communion, Mr. Allen mounted the altar steps, still
wearing the white robe and received our Lord for the first time. At the
"Domine non sum dignus," the tears rolled down his cheeks; he was so
overcome with the sanctity of the act, so full of faith and love for
Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Mrs. Allen and Bo also went to Holy
Communion. After Mass, Mr. Allen asked that his wife and son be admitted
to see him. I have no words to describe the ecstasy of delight that
thrilled their hearts when congratulating the beloved one. Mr. Allen
pressed them both to his heart in silence. When he could speak, he said:
"I feel our Angel child is rejoicing with us on this, the happiest day
of my life." The good Abbot came to bid farewell, and shed tears of joy
while bestowing the Papal Benediction on the family.
A few days after the events related, our friends were compelled to leave
the holy place and take their departure for L'Islet; Madame Casgrainie
offered to take them on her steam yacht, and begged them to accept the
hospitality of her house during their stay in the village. Mr. Allen
thanked the amiable lady, but told of his promise to return to
Montmorency. "That can be easily arranged," said Mrs. Allen. "We are not
in need of our trunks; after our visit to L'Islet we can keep our
engagement with our friends at Montmorency and send Bo's baggage to him
by express."
The next morning the yacht steamed out of the harbor bearing away a
jolly party, young and old were full of merriment, so true it is that a
clean conscience makes a happy heart. The mid-day bells were chiming the
Angelus as they landed at the pier, where Monsieur Le Curé and Brother
Director gave them a warm welcome to L'Islet. The good, old gentleman
insisted on having his niece and her family dine at the Parsonage every
day, for, said he, "I must see all I can of you, my children, it may be
my last opportunity." Bolax conducted his father and mother through the
College; they were perfectly satisfied with all the arrangements, and
thanked the good Brothers for the interest they had shown in their son.
Madame Casgrainie proved herself a most entertaining hostess, she was
lavish in her attention to her guests and made their visit to her a
never-to-be-forgotten pleasure.
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