Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-09-24

hanging them down into his vast, open
mouth. His throat was dilating with
delight, while he gave vent to his feelings
by chuckling and cooing somewhat like a
pigeon. Some tall ncttlos were bending
towards him in the shadow, and thistles
we're standing up like scntinols at his feet
"Oh, you scoundrel cried Theodore
to him $50 this is the way you spend your
nights ?"
The idiot turned his head carelossly, his
eyes twnkling morriy, and letting 90 the
grapes from bis mouth be replied, what J
is that you, Thcoiore2 Come and taste my
grapes
Where did you get them ?"
kaspar indicated the place with his finger.
and said, There there are quantities
down thero."
What thoro2 You stole them from
Reebstock's field 20
"Yes, Theodore, replied The other quite
innocently.
And what if tell Of you ?"
No fear Of that 90
Why2"
"You would have to say what time Of
night you saw me" eni Kaspar leered aud
laughed in a most extraordinary way, and
the artist, quickly preparing to got over
the paling again, muitcred, Al, the idiots
rigbtl7
But as be was making off, Moss caught
him by the coat-tails, crying out, Stop
thief, stop l arrest YOU You have lust
stole Grctchons hearti"
Theodore turned suddenly pale
Let gol'
mo; sit you down.
Moss, boseech Of you.'
Eat some Of my grapes"
Listen shall call out"
"Givo me some tobacco, Theodore, and
I'll make Gretchen come out to you" said
Moss 10 tha,sirange, wild, persuasive voice
so common amongst idiots. "sho loves
youi sho thinks Of no one ia the world but
you HUSH" said he, raising his fore.
finger, " listen; she's dreaming in her little
bcdroom--shes saying, Theodore, my
Theodore Oh, how | love you o."
Kaspar had lot 20 Tbcodores coat, but
the latter had 30 longer any intention Of
running away; be listened eagerly to the
promises Of Moss.
"Oh, my good Kaspar are you sure of
what you are saying?' said he in low,
trembling voice
And why not2' replied Moss. Aren't
you the finest fellow 10 the village, and the
best also2 Don't you give me tobacco
when | ask for it, and your old pipes as
well ? Oh, yes she dreams of you every
night. Come, sit down, and I'll make her
come out"
Theodore sat down as though fascinated.
Then the idiot offered him bunch of
grapes.
Eat that said he "you have very
often given me bread, so now it is my turn
to make you present"
And Theodore took grape, out of good
nature; It was delicious, real Markobrun-
ner
Moss laughed then joining his hands
before his mouth, he uttered a cultural
sound-the cry of the quail in the early
morning. 1t was so natural that in the
distant fields a quail was deceived by it,
and, imagining he saw daylight in the mid
die of the night he gave three calls
What on earth are you doing7"
I'm putting on the clock" said Moss
merrlly -" 1t Is four o'clock about the brew
cry. Then he repeated the same cry sew
eral tunes at long intervals and the coun-
Try round about seemed hllcd with strange,
confused murmurings.
Leave me alone sad he to Iheo'
uore let me pei urechen will soon come
out
Anl leaning once more over the paling,
Moss iml'a'eh the nrst crow OF the cock,
SLOW solemn, and thick as 1t IS when the
poor Fellow Is sun hoarse with the night
ar ou couid nave iancled you saw chan
ue,eer shaking his features and qulyeerlng
on hls perch' fiye or SIX hens came down
inc ladder OF me iowl house md looked at
the moon moon through the root
why you rogue said Theodore who
ever taught you such tricks
Naspar Moss erlnned, ana answered soit-
~ Don . ask me any questions. I'm only
poor poo 1901,
ine lows oecomlng aware OF their mis-
? '
NaSpar' whose SPIRITS were up drove them
oacN' ana maze them caekle. Then, sud
oen'y' me broke into an imitation ol the
song OF lne fi''nl laiN welcoming the dawn
ll' ihre" 70 mGch iee'lng INTO thIspetiorm-
ance 'oa' laooaore 5 eyes h'led' aud he ex-
CLAIMED ~ his heart--
On, ure'ehen Come TO me uretch-
en- my love- my JOY, my lile Gretchen,
lt's my heart that's singing to thee 1t Is
my Theodore calling
lie had returned to the yard, and, lean
ing against the wall with his head bent, he
was lost IN delicious dreams, whilst Moss
was shaking his qulVerlng notes.
Now Gretchen, somewhat surprised, has
heard the quail whilst wrapped IN slumber,
and could scarcely believe IT. She had
heard the cock aud that also puzzled her ;
then the fowls, and her eyes opened. As
there was no light shining through the
shutter she went back to bed but when
she heard the lark when the rich and
tender notes s'ru'k uponhe heart, she rose
softly, saying
Yes 1t is morning now
She began to dress, and went to open the
shutter. Theodore had heard her rising
lie was trembling, and felt inclined TO seek