Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-03-24

sent. Carl was oDIged 10 60 10 UeTmauy
to settle much of his property, but it was
with promise of quick return that be
left Annette to prepare for the happiest
event of their lives. He wrote constantly,
and at last announced his return; but as
has been seen, he failed to return, and thus
caused doubt to enter the mind of Maurice,
and anguish to that of Annette's.
Maurice had returned toward dusk to
Annetta, who had passed an anxious, rest
less day She read fresh cause for grief on
his face, and she turned away unable to
question, but eager to hear.
Carl is safe and does not intend to re-
turn to Paris. He has resigned his men,
bership in the club-given up his lodgings,
and made preparation for perhaps his life
time You have been deceived, Annetta,
and you have no other companion, and
when Carl has been false there can be no
| truth in man.
81 Not just yet Maurice, can l rear to
hear him spoken of thus. must first &C
custom my heart to the idea of his falseness
ere my ear can listen to such words. will
be brave under this blow. l have left
Maurice, aud never will seek another friend.
Don't notice me if seem at times weary of
this life, and never mention the name of
Carl Won Stein to me again
Without fainting, turning pale, or rant
ing, Annetta busted herself in attending to
her brothers comfort The only apparent
change in her was perhaps shade more of
tenderness in her voice-a touch more Of
affection in her manner, and a weary visit
full look in her eyes. All of which Maurice
forbode to notice, except by fond caresses,
and almost lover-like attentions.
So did the dreary Winter pass to brother
and sister. a 4e.
Where all this time was Carl Far a.
way in a little German village, celebrated
for its pretty peasants and its lovely scene
ry, which Carl had been, by his love Of the
beautiful, to see. It would not interfere
with his return to Annetta, and by explor-
ing the village of G--he might find an
additional spot Of interest for their wedding
tour With that idea, and that alone, Carl
started on horseback for G -four days be-
fore he intended to return. The air was
beautiful, and giving bis thoughts entirely
up to Annetta, he grew care less
Alas for the result. His horse slipped
and fell, causing Carl to fall also, hurting
his back severely He remembered moth
ing more until three days afer Gas he was
informed,) he awoke to consciousness and
found one of the loveliest young peasants
fancy could picture, sitting by him knitting,
and stopping occasionally to sigh and wipe
aw ay tear. He questioned her and learn
ed all. He had met with an accident, and
had been brought into the nearest cottage,
doctor sent for, and everything done for
him that was possible.
But I am well, now.
Alas that is the worst of it, replied the
peasant, whose name was Rosa.
what do you mean 2
Your back has been injured, and you
must not move for many weeks
1 cannot stay here
That you cannot said gruff voice, and
a coarse woman, peasant also walked into
the room.
'Forbear = said Rosa.
This woman is right, Rosa, must be
gone And Carl tried to move, but found
it impossible. I cannot move, he said
Gan you pay, then, to remain here {?
heartlessly inquired the woman, who was no
other than the mother Of Rosa a.
~ Pay? Is that your fear can buy
your entire village OUT Carl replied, not
meaning to beast, but wishing to pacify the
women.
Then you may remain, and Rosa shall
nurse you,' quickly rejoined the woman. d
mo, no, cannot, don't
"You won't desert me, surely, Rosa p
pleaded Carl
mo / will nurse you, then, if you wish
it, ~. si5 t'
L command it, playfully replied Carl
And thus the matter was settled.
Carl was fearful to brighten Annetta use
lessly, therefore he determined to wait for
week if, then, he could not move, he
would write to Maurice 1t was terrible
mistake on his part, but it was all through
kindness.
The week went by, and still another, and
there was no improvement. Rosa had been
faithful almost to fault. It made Carl
fearful, he knew not Of what, such devotion
He was about to talk to her on the subject,
when her mother burst into the room livid
with rage. la
You must get out Of my house, and at
once,' she screamed to Carl. 51' ..ri
Wherefore, woman / will pay you
WE'LL
You cannot pay me for Rosa's good
name /; the villagers have cried shame on
your being here !; they will not even receive
Rosa in any Of their houses as. long as you
remain here, and | have no place to send
her out Of the village" q ast Lf
What can cause this sudden outburst
asked Carl, feeling deeply for Rosa, who
stood trembling. 81 ~ .. Z
The love Rosa bad for you, she DISCUSSES
it mott is written in her pale cheeks, her
anxious care Of you, and her sleepleas, rest.
less nights-it was through her you we're
brought in here-it is out of her savings
you have been provided for, and it is through
her tears and prayers we keep 9you-now
tell me, am 1 right to feel outraged !?
ssi.You have perfect right You tell me
it is to Rosa owe my life 2 asked Carl.
Entirely
what say you, Rosa p
How long have I been lying here ?
Three weeks n.
Then she thinks me dead-.better SO than
know me false muttered Carl to himself
What do you say 2 asked the Infatuated
woman 91 =sit
Bring the priest and will tell you
You remain, Rosa said Carl, holding out
his hand to detain her. What he said to
her nope ever knew exactly, nor was what
he said to the priest ever known, but three
weeks after Carl was married to Rosa. The
ceremony was imposing, being performed