The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-07-29
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LII my BUSc1ce, Tic SpduidTu udO
left the table. He saw me return, ant
smiled as I threw down the first stake
the first / ever played-with q burn
ing blush of shame; it was piece o.
twenty fiolins, and 1 won. l gained
courage as l went on. All around
were too intent on their own play to
notice me- / took seat, and the
Spaniard stood behind me. / contin-
ued to win. At last ventured to
glance round the table, and recognized
sitting opposite to me, a lady and
gentleman friends of the family in
which am a governess-that OF an
English nobleman. was disconcert-
ed; my calculations were at once up
set. Ifailed to withdraw the money
that had been accommodating on the ta-
bic at the right time; it was lost in
consequence. I went on with what 4
still had, but could not again settle my
thoughts on the game. l lost, lost, un.
til, like the poor Frankfort widow,
left the table without kreutZer. As
was leaving the Kursaal, the Spaniard
came to me. play he said, to-mor-
row, and you will recover all you have
lost; but let nothing, let no one, draw
off your thoughts from the table. BE
blind, be deaf, be dumb to ALL"
at am truly sorry for you, mademoi-
selle. You must not play again."
Not needing this remark, the young
lady continued:
"Mrs.. F. also followed me, and, in
the haughtiest manner, said: Made
moiselle Won Einstein, the Countess
must know of your amusements. ]
consider it to be my duty to inform
her immediately Imade her no re-
ply, but fastened to the Hotel de
France, where 1 am staying by the
Earl's direction, awaiting the arrival
of The family; for l have been on a
visit of some weeks to my mother and
sisters. Immediately, that might
fo-estall Mrs. F., telegraphed to the
Countess that unforeseen circumstan-
ces compelled me to give up my en-
gagement.' My musical talent will al
ways command an equally advanta-
geous one but regret what has hap
pened, because it will occasion my dear
mother sudden sorrow, and will alien
ate kind and considerate friends.
came up to these silent glades to re-
fleet on the course | shall take; but /
fear 1 have wearied you with this long
story"
"Quite the contrary; and if in your
temporary difficulty can he of service
to you, it will give Inc pleasure"
81 thank you madame; and being a
stranger to you, am the more CRATE
full tor your kind Offer"
"Say that you will not return to the
gaming-table." ....
II must try my fortune once more,
and / believe shall regain what have
lost. / shall borrow fiorin from the
Spaniard, if can summon the cour-
age to ask him for it."
"Why of him ~
"Because of his constant good for
tune; and that / shall follow his sys-
tenn, which 1 have a strong conviction
will lead to much gain"
"His system and your conviction
are as little to be relied on as the Frank
fort widows dream; besides, he may re-
fuse to lend"
"I think he will not; but 1 have a
watch and other things which will pro-
cure money. do not offer them to
the money changers and lenders of
Homburg, who take every advantage
of those who, in temporary need or in
deparation, seek their aid. At Frank.
fort, / should be more honestly dealt
with. But shall not require this"
"Will you accept what you wish for
from me? You are so young, that it
might expose you to some annoyance
were you to borrow of that man."
"Have you ever played yourself,
madame ?"
"Never."
"Then 1 will accept you cffer. Will
you lend me fiorin.n rs
"You commenced last night with a
piece of twenty florins, I think"
Zone will suffice tonight" l,
~ have not single fiOrin. Here is
a ten-florin piece" ~.
81 will return it tomorrow, and this
very same piece of money. But where
shall we meet, and to whom am 1 in
debted ?" -
"We will meet in the park behind
the Ludwig's Brunnen there is pleas
ant shady seat" rs.
"Iknow it well. May 1 not know
your name, madame ?' 'r.
"Mrs. Melvin"
Melvin how strange! And this
pretty boy have so terrified, is little
Arthur" 'i.r- l.+....
"Papa's little Arthur" answered
the child.
I" You are surprised, Madame" con-
tinued Mademoiselle Won Einstein !;
I" your name is familiar to ME; and to-
morrow, when we meet at the Brun-
Il ,1ni, fo OF
ishment and pleasure that this ten-flo-
rim piece should be lent me by you."
~ wish it had been for any other
purpose"
"Suspend your judgment of me un-
til tomorrow. 1 will take my leave
now for hear footsteps" s..-
at is probably Arthur's bOnnc. We
are waiting for her." .l..-.,..
{" A,f sUiedersehen," said the young
lady gaily, as she tripped away.
On the following afternoon, before
the appointed hour, Mrs. Melvin was
already anxiously awaiting Gertrude
Won Einstein at the spot where, on the
previous day, they had agreed to meet
again. Through some openings in the
screen of thick bushes planted on the
edge of the bank that surrounds the
Ludwig's Quelle, she perceived a tall,
dark, handsome man slipping glass of
the sparkling water, and laughing and
chatting with the neat little brWmen
madchen who had just handed it to
him from the cool fizzing fountain.
The filtration did not wholly occupy
his attention; for occasionally he ran
up the steps, and peered through the
foliage along the broad shady alice that
leads to the Kursaal. He seemed to
be expecting some person.
The hour of meeting has passed by.
What can detain Gertrude? Has she
been disappointed in her hopes, and
does she fear to keep her appointment :?
Mrs. Melvin looked at her watch.
"Another quarter of an hour" she
murmured. "There may again have
been some sad scene at the Kursaal. l
feel a deep interest in Der, and she may
be in need of q friend. will inquire
for ller at her hotel"
At this moment the gentleman has,
tily left the fountain, and went up the
road.
"He must be the Spaniard," thought
Mrs Melvin.
one auVauCeu lew SecPo, anu SO"
him salute lady with a very low bow.
She returned it courteously; it was
Madamoiselle Won Einstein. They
walked quickly toward the Ludwig's
Quelle, but perceiving Mrs. Melvin
waiting to receive Gertrude, he Instant
ly withdrew, apparently not too well
pleased. -
at is almost unnecessary to ask
what was the result" said Mrs. Mel
vim; for Gertrude's sweet face and
bright blue eyes were beaming with