The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-29
SELECTED TALES;
THE BIRTHDAY TREE.
From the German OF Sfo1s-by Miss Plumb.

f'e" "t sDHfun U Sfous-Or MISS Pllalb.
e il was long after harvest; field and ssrde
{ fruits had besn brought homo to the eheer(u
= dwellings. few red and yellow leaves .ti
hung on tree and bush. through which the un
friendly north Wind walled most drearily. Blu
the steward Of the castle Of Eichberg daily en-
tered the garden Of the castle. and closed th
gate carefully behind him. He would steal 50
ere'ly down the avenue and disappear behind
grove ofyew trees When he came OUT. hi
face was seen to wear , very thoughtful sx
preston; his manner was full of mystery; h,
shut himself up in his chamber. and pored
over the leaves OF folio book.
! 81 will find it out !" said Lips. the fooiboy,
TO Mistress Catharna, the house keeper, who
was burning coffee IN the kitehrn-"I will
find 1t out! | will dig hole under the wall
behind the trees and creep in after him."
"And get yourself whipped and driven out
The steward is no friend "f yours. Lips
Lips! you had better keep away"
"Well. mistre" Cathsrina. you will see"
said Lips confidently, taking at the Same tims
a roast Potatos out Of the Goals.
Just then in came Liseus with a pitcher Of
water; she set it down. and throwing herself
on bench. exclaimed
"Oh / shall die -
" For what" asked Lips, quietly eating hi.
potsroe.
What is the matter - asked Catharina.
Lisette drew long breath and said that,
being near the garden and seeing tho gate
open, she went TO shut it. but first looked in TO
see who was there--she saw the steward run
ming wildly. He pushed passed her and ran to
the castle.
:" I'll find it out " exclaimed Lips.
Presently Florian. the old aud infirm coach.
man. came into the kitchen 10 warm himself
by Mrs. Cathdrina's good FIRE.
" Mr.. Fiorian." began Lips. "you are an
experienced man; you have served u.d.. the
great Emperor Napoleon. What do you think
Of these mysterious garden promenade, Of the
steward :"
Nonsense" said Florian; what do you
kitchen boys know Perhaps he hunts
moles."
Mol.,m ,enc,,ed Lin, "Wbo eve,
heard oC mole, after harvest, And I ,uppo,e
he shuts the gate. TO keep them from escaping.
Wind, Mr.. Florian, wind ~
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the poker. But Lips sprang quickly out Of the
~,v and nth lnow;,g .;, .,;d-"m,
Elo,;,n vou m,, believe me or not bu, tell
Won III. steward dig, for treasure ~
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