The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-10
he went alone upon a rambling excursion on

she always dreaded those lonely wanderings of
hIs. He bad promised to write continually,
and requested that his letters should be
addressed to a distant village across the noun
tains he intended to explore.
Rose never beheld him more. She knew not
II he wandered, lost and starved to death upon
the snow, or if his death was quick and unex-
pected, falling from some terrific peak, or
whelmed IN an avalanche, or, wors fate, muir
dered by some unknown hand. All that love
and sorrow could devise was put in action, and
for months the mountain-paths and plateaux
we're followed and searched, but without sue
cess. Once only was he heard Of He had
hired guide to take him to the village, stu
ated hey ond dangerous and difficult pass
the village to which his letters were to be
directed.
-Four wears later some human remains we're
found by shepherds or hunters In the neiehbor-
hood OF the pass, but some distance from the
ordinary road, and without a shred or relic of
any kind to identify the victim unless slight
peculiarly in the jaw could be relied upon as
proof that IL was indeed Roses husband, who
had been injured in his youth by the kick of
horse IN the face. At all events, it convinced
her, and the remains were laid reverently to
their rest in the cemetery.
Il also" said the doctor, "beieve it to be
him. The guide with whom he assembled that
fatal path was suspected and questioned, and
though nothing was eIicited to incrmInate
him, he was for a long time under surveillance.
He was an Unlocking fellow, and bore the
worst character in the village. The mans
account was that the traveller had dismissed
MIN when actually within sight of the village
10 which he was proceeding, and was last seen
descending the path leading thither. 1t was,
however, q signihCant fact that his watch,
chain rings, and money, as we'll as all the more
Derishable parts OF his equipments had dlsap
peared when the remains were found. His
iather expired on the day following the inter
ment of his sons remains, and the mother
is, ] fear, dying. As Tor Rose, she is mistress
of the castle and guardian to her boy, beloved
by all around her. You shall see her to.Gay.n
Alter this story. nnrfpptlV trup eot
for a little time IN silence, watching the fatal
mountain and the grim old chateau, with its
tUrrets Tor the moment kissed into silver by the
cold bright moon. Then the doctor, who was
always depress, by the remiuiscence he had
Just recOunted, lose hurrIedy and, with an
effort 10 be gay, wished me good night and
pleasant dreams.
My dreams were not pleasant. They hovered
incessantly between death struggle on the
mountains and white face looking out into the
moonlight, keeping, from habit, dreary watch
though hope was dead.
Next morning, at breakfast note was handed
to the doctor, who laughed and passed it to me.
Come, Frank, your walk among cue Roses
begins forthwith. We will be OIL in ten
minutes"
The note Englished, ran thus:-
'Dear Slr:-Pray come at once. Marie has
cut off the top OF her thumb. Receive, dear
sir, the assurances OF my very high considers
ton. II. STAMFFER.n
We we're quickly ready, and in the carriage.
well" said the doctor, "you certainly take
things calmly enough. / expected to find you
in a fever OF excitement and impatience."
"Me? Why so? What has this rather dirty
little note to do with ne9 And who upon earth
is 'R. Stamtler?"
'Is there no instinct in human affection"
asked the doctor, with assumed gravity, ''taat
might whisper TO you that this note IS from no
less person than Rose Sebllle? She married
Karl Stamffer, a German Swiss, about eight
years slnce and is, assure you, model house
wlle-a perfect neat mother as the Germans
ol,, -,
and--My dear Frank, YOU look quite pale
What's the matler"
'I-well, | don't know exactly" / replied.
'All these changes have come about unobserved
by yOu. had in my mind llttle bright-haired
fairy in short irocks and trousers whose flounces
were day alter day. distributed among the
brambles in our haunts OF play. And now
Well, we'll"
We drove through the old scenes-past our
chalet, past the gate, and the path where Rose
Sebille, who had become Stamffer, sobbed out
her adeuX, with the rest-past the old plane
tree avenue, and the little pier on which had
passed many an hour catching the little pale green
speCtes of fish, the like OF which have never
net with elsewhere. Then on past ChlllOn,
always at our side the deep blue lake. and
beyond, the royal Alps OF Savoy, crowned with
cloud and snow, and smiling or lro wning as the
sunshine or the shadows fell.
There Is Rose S.amiers iuanSiOn,' said nv
companion. pointing to pretty chalet on the
side of a mill.
approach, under the cool shade Of an avenue of
lines 1t really seemed a delicious spot.
There was a large court or tarm-yard at the
side OF the house. across which people were
hastily passing and repassng. Evidently some
thing OF an exciting nature was going forward.
We rang a large bell, which gave forth what
seemed an unnecessarily vociterous peal, and
was responded to by several dogs, that burst
forth barking furiOusly. Then appeared a female
form, with bare and reddish arms, a wide, good
natured face firm Ted all round with little light
CuTls, and a waist OF considerable size, girt
with a dscolOred apron, which the weaIer
sought to undo, but, failing, triced it up round
her rortly torn.
'I am so glad to see you, DOCTOR" she called
out, in voice which, though sweet, was GER
thumb, and am sure you can sew it on nicely
again! How untldy | am ~ (This in series
OF meIodious shouts.) 81 am not fit to see any,
body We have just killed pig, and we are
going to cut him up Madame G-'s young
ladies are come TO help us with the sausages
l beg your pardon, sir" Ito me); pray walk
IN. This way.h
saw my friend suppressing his laughter as
we went away-stumbllng over chairs, benches,
etc, that had been brought into the passages
| from the kitchen, to be out of the way OF the
porCine sOlemnitles, to which, in middle class
| Swiss establishments, everything succumbs at
| least once year.
Presently The suffering Marie, accompanied by
| the top of her thumb, was conducted into the
| room. She had endured much pain, and-aftel
| the manner OF the poorer Swiss, when attacked
| by malady in any part of their irames-had TIED
! handkerchief over her head
The thumb was quickly restored to its prs
tine shape; and then the doctor, turning gravely
to the stout lady with the rosy arms quickly
| observed: -
madame Stamtfer, here is a gentleman who
| desires to kiss your hand Surely you remem
| Der Frank C-W
mi. IL