Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-09-11
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TaI told him was already engaged"
aFrau Won Herbeck mistrusted nothing
wrong and soon Emmy mingled again
among the dancers. Three dances fol
lowed, and at the end came the ,cotillion.
Lobau had not danced-that was certain
and apparently had left the ballroom
before the beginning of the waltz Emmy
endeavored to hide the restlessness and
anxiety which oppressed her under a
forced gaiety, which was so hard to do
that at last it became impossible and she
felt very unhappy. Was this the ball
from which she had expected so much
happiness?
No lady received more bouquets, none
were so often chosen. Emmy had the
best partners, her young friends chatted
gaily with her, her aunt smiled content
edly. But what had become of Lobau?
At the hour Of midnight twelve heavy
strokes resOunded through the hall, and
every one hastened to his friends and ac-
quaintances to wish them g Happy
New Year, Emmy stood like a little
queen, surrounded by a crowd of gentle
men and ladies, who offered the bright,
charming girl ,heartiest wishes. Yet she
was so far from being happy.
Frau Won Herbeck and several Of her
acq uaintances remained to the supper
1t was two O'Clock in the morning when
Emmy and her aunt entered the carriage
to return home.
Brilliantly shone the full moon, count
less stars glistened in the dark blue heav
ems. A slight frost adorned the twigs and
branches Of the trees with all sorts of fan
tastic buds and leaves, which cleaned
like silver. Dead peace rested over the
still landscape. Not a breath of wind
stirred; nothing was heard but the swift
rolling OF their wheels through the snow.
Emily was tired-so she told her aunt
and both ladies leaned silently back
against the white cushions of the travel
ing carriage. Again Emily lifted her
head as they approached CharlottenhOf.
All the occupants seemed to have retired
to their nights rest; Lobau's windows
only were lighted A heavy sigh escaped
the lips of the young girl. They had
left the gentleman's house but few steps
behind them when suddenly, strange
glare shone through the carriage window
The spectacle which suddenly appeared
before the eyes of the two ladies seemed
indeed the work of magic, and an un-
expected surprise was in store for them.
Directly in front of the large barn be-
longing to the estate lay little pond, on
whose margin Lobau, at the advice Of the
Inspector, three years ago had had ash
trees planted. Among the icy branches
of these trees now hung small, richly
adorned lamps, whose shining light, in
union with the mOonbeams, were reflected
on the frozen surface of the pond and had
a most enchanting effect. When the car
r!age of the councillors widow had come
directly opposite, stern voice cried
Halt" the horses stopped, the carriage
door was opened, and Lobau stood before
them.
Madame" said he, bowling respectful
ly to the elder lady, "allow me to wish
you happy New Year"
The astonished lady, but just aroused
from a half dose, was too confused to utter
word in reply.
Then, at signal from Lobau the mel
ody of a favorite waltz sounded from the
.-open-barn door, where small band had
been stationed
"F'raulein Won Rohr," and Lobau turned
politely to Emmy, may ask your hand
Tor. the first waltz?n
Herr Won Lobau," interrupted Frau
Won Herbeck, what is the meaning of
this strange invitation?"
evening your niece could not dance the
waltz ! asked of her. | am determined
now. not to be denied" ...r...
z l"Herr Won Lobau, this must be a joke,
and it is exceedingly ill-timed."
Madame, | made resolve that Frau
lein Won Rohr should waltz with Inc be
fore she got home, and | have always per
formed whatever have been so deter
mined on as this. | have provided music
and light; the little pond is like most
beautiful ballroom, the night is wonder
fully mild, and carpets cover the ground
the short distance from here to the icy
pond. Fraulein Won Rohr, | ask your
hand again for the waltz"
Dear aunt" said Emmy, II should
never forgive myself If L were to expose
kyou a-nloment longer to the night air by
my refusal. Herr Won LObau, | accept
your invitation"
Lobau helped the young girl to alight
from the carriage with the greatest polite.
ness, and led her over the carpets which
had been spread down, to the imprOyised
dance-hall. Emmy was dressed as on the
ride to the ball. Lobau wore a cloak and
a shabby hunting cap. He supported the
girl firmly over the mirror-like surface OF
the pond, to the harmony of Strauss
waltz, Life q Dance,n and under the shin
ing of the stars they danced twice around
the little pond. When Emmy again step
ped on the carpet Lobau said: while
thank you, allow me also to take leave OF
YOU; L shall take the first morning train
for Residenz.',
Il Il wish you q pleasant excursion, Hen
Won Lobau."
,-eNo, Fraulein ) l shall always live
! there" 49, - 6hF As& - ~
Alas"
"What has happened, Fraulein?"
Il hurt my foot -
support yourself more firmly on my
arm. sFraulein.n -
Il must stop moment Herr Won Lo
bau, l ought to speak to you before you
go"
That win be scarcely possible. The
train starts at seven O'Clock, and / have
yet many preparations to make
II ought not to keep aunty waiting any
longer, butI repeat it, l. must speak tc
you before you leave Charlottenhof. Here
lies my shawlp-Emmy unpinned the rec
shawl which She wore around her skirts
and let it fall-'mount horse, tell on
servants thatyou have. found my shawl
and would likesto gireit to me YOURSELF
Il will fulfill your commands, Eraulein.'
The few steps yet remaining were taker
in silence s Lobau assisted his partnel