The mountain Democrat., 1863-09-26

sell, | shall withdraw from society, and il
ltSie s'"Nu ~'~~-r~NH~~-lS SnrportNy pov
erty and despair as best may. I nav,
been worse than foolish-I have beer
wicked. But this unmanly repipiNg w;!!
not do. ! must rejoin my guests
So saying. Frederick replaced the falcor
on his perch near the window, and forcing
a CAV smile and careless air, sauntrred
into the ball room, and from that time ill
the company left he was seemingly the
gayest of the gay:
Quick, Susan fasten this bodice, and
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thick siIdcs!' exclaimed the lady Lena
then addrd, impatiently, 'You'll have IL
pin this handkerchief and apron string,
for my hands tremble so l cannot do any
thing
The maid obeycd, and soon her young
mistress stood before the elegant mirror,
laughing to see herself in complete peas.
ants attire.
will anybody know me?' she asked,
laughingly, as she drew the hood over her
face.
NO, indeed, Lady Lena replied the
maid; If | hadn't seen you dress should
not know you myself
Then nm off and suiting the action
to the word, the graceful Lady Lena ran
nut Of the room and down stairs in q very
unGighitied way.
In the garden she was met by a lover OF
Snsan'S. who exclaimed Pears to me
We are in a monstrous hurry, mistress
Susan. Can't oU stop to give fellow a
nuontlde ki.sy
Away with your she exclaimed
You shall have two kisses when come
back, il you won't stop the now.
'Gnod bargain, Susan, said he. 4 have
not much to do, and will wait by the gatC
till you come back
Away sped Lena. After pretty long,
rapid walk She reached Castle Alberghi,
and entering hy low pOstern door, tina.
she found open, made her way to the tow
or where 4hr saw old Margaret seated.
Good NOON, dame Margaret, said Lena.
The old woman raised her head, and
recognizing Susan, Lady Lcna's tuvorite
waiting maid, she returned a very sulky
greeting.
Don't be cross, Margaret she contn.
cd. I've got beautiful note from my
lady for your Young master
You needn't come here with it, then,
said dame Margaret. Your lady'S notes
have brought SORROW cnought to this old
house
But, Margaret, | was sent to deliver it
and to receive an answer, and dare not
go back without it it would cost me my
place, and you wouldn't be SO cruel as
that to a poor girl who has never done
you any harm.
lIrle Lena began TO sob; and Margaret
rose, sayinE. You have never done me
a, y harm; ST. give me the note and let me
take ii up stairs quickly
The ;otc was produced, and Margaret
grumblmgly took it up stairs, mutterlng
as she did so, Much good, much good it
will do my poor young master. 1t isn't
seal, very closely, aud If | could read |
would opcu it, and then If there was any
tI.ing in it to wrong him, Id sooner put
my hand in the tire than give it to him.
By this time she had reached the second
story and knocked at the door.
Come in = said Frederick, who was
seated by the window reading, lie looked
up as Tie old woman entered, and asked
what She wanted.
A rote for you, sir, she replied. The
young mans face turned a shade paler,
and his haud slightly trcmbled as he took
the delicate periuncd note. a moment
lie paused, overcome by his feelings, then
impetuou>ly tore it open and read the fol-
lowing words:
Lady Lena Erfurt being about to visit
England for several Years, desires TO have
the pleasure of meeting once more her
friend, Count Fredcii, K Alberghi, who
has so my>teriously withdrawn himself
from society. She will do herself the
honor Of dining with him this day at five
O'clock.
\ spasn passed over the young mans
face aud he murmured 'once more Then
turning to Margaret. he sand, What is
there in the hnuSc 10 eat?
As good as nothing, sir replied the
faithful woman, 'lor there is only the
scraps left from your breakfast.
That's bad, Margaret, said he; for
nave 40 money; not "A single krcutzer, and
here is a note from Lady Lena informing
me that she will dine with mr to day !
She mustn't come, dear sir There is
nothing to give her
Frederick seemed lost in thought sud
denly he raised his head.
i have it now said he. You must
serve up my poor Jcannette here. 1t is
all can do
oh, master! What, roast this poor
bird you have loved SO long, and which
belonged to -
Hush, Margaret, not another word
only do aS hid you. Serve the bird up
aS best YOU can. Have the table laid f'l
two in the old dining room; have it ready
precisely at five. When the lady arrives
summon me, and serve dinner immediate
ly. shall be in my chamber, to which
shall now retire
Margaret dared not demonstrate, but
Sobbing and wringing her hands. she went
down stairs. Lena had waited her com
ing with intense anxiety. and when Mar
garet entered in such distress of mind she
Sprang up.
What is the matter. Margaret? Has
anything happened to your master p
Deed there has y wo(ully answered
Margaret.
'WhatY' said Lena; Speak. woman !
oh, only he's gone clean demented.-
You bring a note from your naughty mis-
tresS, who ought to be drowned in the
Elbe. for she always makes trouble for my
dear Young master, one of whose fingers
il worth more than all her body; made