The Catholic World, Vol. 17, April, 1873 to September, 1873

The Catholic World, Vol. 17, April, 1873 to September, 1873 - A Monthly Magazine of General Literature and Science

The only fault we could possibly find with the Gastons was that they were Roman Catholics. True, they were our own cousins, quite as well off as ourselves, and as well educated and respectable as any family in the country; but then, being Romanists, you know, they associated with such queer people, had such singular notions, and attended a church filled every Sunday with families that you and I would never think of speaking to, you know. Aunt Mildred went to Mass with them one Sabbath, just out of curiosity, and declared there wasnt a decent bonnet in the whole congregation outside of Cousin Marys pew; and father, who looked in at the chapel on Christmas Day, told us he didnt see a single carriage at the entrancenothing but a lot of farmers and workingmens wagons. Nevertheless, the Gastons were charming people. Our affection for them went to the full extent of our cousinly relationship, and I in particularby the way, I forgot to introduce myselfGeorge Willoughby, at your service, just twenty-onenice age, isnt it? Graduated atbut I wont mention what college in New England, lest you might expect too much of me. Well, as I was sayingand I in particular had conceived quite an attachment for my Cousin[172] Richard Gaston. He was three years my senior, had received his education in some out-of-the-way Catholic college situated on the top or at the footI really forget whichof some mountain among the Alleghenies. We had frequently met and exchanged visits during our vacations, and the only objection I had to Cousin Dick was that on these occasions he made no end of fun of my Protestant Latin pronunciation, asking me to read a page of Virgil, and then rolling over in his chair, splitting his sides with laughter. What he found so comical in my recitation I could not imagine. I saw nothing in it to laugh at. This was several years ago. I now know the cause of his mirth. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 50721
Author: Various
Release Date: Dec 19, 2015
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Language: English