Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-11


open their eyes, and they discovered that
the netting had become entangled in the
branches Of a willow, and the car hung
within few feet of the ground. -
Toward the end Of the same day, Loft.
mann and Ritter were sitting in the wins
dow of house on the hillside. 1t was
Michael's dwelling, to which he had con.
Quoted his companion after their common
deliverance. The brother and sister at
first could find room in their hearts only
for grateful Joy at their wonderful preser-
walton. but presently in Ritter awoke the
remembrance OF the coming danger to his
interests. s..-... .... Sd
Resting his elbows on the wooden bal
ustrade which served as a balcony, he
had remained for a long time silent, when
Christian whose eyes had been wander
ing over the landscape, suddenly ex>
claimed 'How far does your property
extend, Herr Ritter
The latter shuddered as he saw on
what his guests thoughts were bent
'Ah, you wish to see what will be yours
| if your suit be successful, said he bitter
ly. .s ...
upon my honor, I was not thinking Of
that said Loffmann, disconnected.
You need not blush to own it, said
Ritter, every one believes in the jus ice
Of his own cause. will show you the
boundaries Of the estate ) and he point
ed out, one after the other, the woods,
fields and meadows which composed the
property. f..
1T seems in excellent order observed
Christian. ......
'Yes, have devoted all my time and
energy to it, replied the farmer. Il had
planned many other Improvements, but
who knows how many days l have to re-
main here ! the land. perhaps, has al,
ready ceased to be mine
As the words left his mouth, Florence
entered-she seemed troubled and held in
her hand letter bearing the Mannheim
postmark.' .s ....,. ....
is il from Herr Litoff = said Michael
turning pales
1t is,' she replied. - 'ss.,
Then judgment is pronounced, and We
shall know our He held out c
trembling hand for the letter, but Florence
seized 1t between her own, and glancins
timidly at Loffmann, said eAh, but re
member, whatever happens, you have
sworn friendship for each other--'
The letter! give me me the letter !!
interrupted the agitated Michael.
Florence stepped back pace. 'Firs
promise that you will submit to the de
. cision, whatever it may be- said she will
energy, and pointing at the same time tt
the foot Of the hill, and the willow OIL
!, which still hung the remains of the bal
loon, she added Have you already for
: gotten the night passed in the clouds? 2
= Ritter and Loffimann looked at eacf
/ other, and. after an instant's hesitation
5 held out their hands. 'Nov exclaimed
Michael, 'it shall not be said that danger
} alone inclines our hearts to Mercy
; Saved as we have been ty the goodness
= of God, let us prove by our submission
that we are grateful. Christian Loft
: mann, we threw away our enmity above
4 do not let it return on earth. Whateve
!. that letter may contain, l declare that
, will submit 10 the decision without anger.
t sAnd I will bless it for giving me sucl
Y a friend even though it ruin all my hopes,
y added Christian. ...
g Florence gave the letter to Michael
/ who took it with firm hand, ran it owe
/. and turned slightly pale.
: Florence rushed forward. $685. e2 70
' you are master here, Herr Loffmann!
4 said the farmer, turning to the young man
Then the cause is decided in my favor!
!, hs exclaimed, in tone of joy. g"
4 'Yes, here is the sentence (Christial
took the letter which Michael held out
I. 'Henceforth this property is youls-'
) The estate is not equal to the happi
8 ness Of possessing friend,' interrupte,
r Loffmann, tearing the paper. Rite
, stared at him in astonishment, and Flor
: ence clasped her hands. . - aa
t Yes replied the young man, Il cam
n here as guest, and do not choose t,
, remain as an enemy. He who has s,
| nobly received and Hospitality enter taine'
;, me, shall himself appoint one who vii
r decide upon the justice Of our severa
claims
Il = SAID Ritter with emotion. sAh
9 whom could l appoint!' aeGa
She who created our friendship, can,
she chooses, still more firmly unite us
and render the division OF the propert
a an easy natter
!. 'How?' inquired Michael.
by making the two friends brothers
Il Ritter turned to Florence with ques
J. tioning though smiling glance, and tn
n bushing girl timidly extending her han
!. to Loffmann, hid her face upon her broth
r er's shoulder. '@ 4,.' l. ~ -
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Il II is stated but with what truth we d
4 not pretend 10 say, that oil the ladies VIII
/. sweep the streets with their long dresses
h have big feet and thick ankles. 3-1 u