Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-05-27

Her aunt kissed Emma teuderly upon he
forehead and said, 'God grant that all ma,
yet turn out well, your future often causes
me much anxiety"
The carriage being announced, their trav
cling toilette began. Emma wrapped hersel
in a short cloak trimmed with fur, putin,
over her beautiful golden curls hood o
delicate white wool.
''Your cloak is very loose, Emma" urget
her aunt, it lets the cold in on all sides
"Well, then, will take the scarlet shaw
and tie it around me, shall look like /,
Russian in his Caftan'
''And how shall you cover the little satir
slippers!"
'Oh, will put them into the nice boot,
you knit for me on Christmas, dear aunt
See how obedient am, and try to do every.
thing you wish.
Heraunt shook her head, doubtin gly.
The preparations for their drive were al
completed. A servant attended them to the
carriage, and, after assisting them in, laid &
thick fur robe over their feet, then wished
them pleasant journey, and they started
over the cracking. sparkling snow.
In a short time they reached the boundary
of Birkenwalde, and the Manorhouse Of
Charlotterhof, the residence of the Assessor
Lobau, appeared in sight dark solid block
in the semi-darkness. Although Emma had
spoken in tone of ridicule of Lobau, yet as
they passed his dwelling, she leaned her
head out of the window and glanced search
ingly over the building, from which, from
the ground floor above, streamed a brieh;
ray of light.
.Lobau has already left for the ball, she
pied by the Inspector"
As her aunt, however, asked no questions
and kept her veil closely over her face, Emma
leaned her head back again among the
cushions, and dreamed of the pleasures with
out number the ball should this evening
bring to her.
Assessor Otto Won Lobau, who was loved
and reverenced by all his friends, might
easily be regarded by those slightly ac-
quainted with him, as a weak tractable man.
He regarded things in q broad earnest way.
Nothing could induce him TO disregard what
he considered an act of duty. To things
Insignificant in themselves, he paid little
heed, and to the interests of his friends and
acquaintances, his own were always Sec
ondary. In the circles of home and society,
there could be no kindlier, more amiable
man than L0bau, but woe to those who mis-
interpreted the mildness and courtesy of his
bearing, and dared to offer him an indignity.
One of the chief bullies of the University,
known and feared as q noted fighter, yet
bore the deep marks of Lobau's powerful
blows in duel called forth by the harbarous
acts of the former.
Three years since, when Lobau was prepar-
ing for hi. second legal examination, he un-
expectedly came into possession of the beau
tiful property of Charlotterhof Every one
now supp losed that he would not trouble
himself further with study, but-as a man
of established position-would quietly settle
down in his ancestral possessions. They
misjudged him.
The studies which Lobau began, he in
tended to finish with honor. At first, after
making his state examination, he desired a
furlough of few months, in order 10 ascer-
tain whether the life he should lead as a
landed proprietor would interfere with these
duties. He placed a competent agriculturist
as chief superintendent at Charlotterhof,
with q handsome salary. His advantageous
arrangements for his tenantry were very
evident, yet did not embarrass his less fav-
orably situated neighbors- After passing a
brilliant Assessors examination, Lobau to-
wards the end Of summer came to Chariot
terhof to make protracted stay.
At their first meeting, Emma had made
deep impression upon him. Her beauty and
grace charmed him, and even the self-will
and little rudenesses, seemed to enhance her
Besides, when she spoke to
her aunt, such genuine feeling spoke in her
beautiful blue eyes, as to leave no doubt of
the real goodness of her heart. But as the
love he felt for her intensified, the more
deeply he was PANEL by the light mocking
tone with which she addressed him.
A few days before the termination of the
Sylvester ball, Lobau determined to bring
his relations with Emma to an understanding.
He intended to speak with her fervently and
if she proved to be favorably dis
posed towards him-as he hoped-he should
insist on an immediate decision. Moved in
his deepest soul and filled with disturbing
unrest, Lobau on the evening of the ball
started for D., an hour before it should
begin. For him this evening to speak with
first words should be addressed to Emma.
He stationed himself, therefore, at a win
dow in a restaurant opposite to the building
in which the ball was held, from which he
could see, while apparently absorbed in the
pages of newspaper, each carriage as it
drove to the entrance.
At last the carriage Of Madame Won Her
beck drove up, easily recognized by the gray
horses and large lamps accompanying it..
Like sylph, Emma hastened up the steps,
Lobau at once left his place and entered the
ball room. Emma had scarcely laid off her
wrappings, when Madame Won Restorf and
her daughter Laura, friend of Emma's,
entered the dressing room. After an ex-
change of friendly greetings, Laura whis-
pered, while securing the wreath in Emma's
hair, "Do you know certain somebody
came up the staircase just now with me-"
Il do not know of whom you are talking"
Emma, whilst turning her head
away as if to facilitate Laura's intention.
.'Little rogue, you know very well whom
mean, you care more for Lobau than you
pretend"
81 care for Lobau," answered Emma. 1
care for him about as much as | do for
Lord Merino"
Lord Merino," was the title given to
Isidor Erlanger, only son of the richest wool
dealer of the province. In the interests of
his business, Isidor had passed two years in
England, and after his return to his native
place, was not only enthusiastic over all he
had seen there, but affected the speech and
bearing of the English in an insipid manner.
The young girls of his acquaintance had
given him in consequence, the title Of Lord
Merino."
Laura made no further remark to Emma's
the two girls assisted each other
in arranging their toilettes, somewhat dis
ordered by their journey and then Laura
began again:
Certainly your friend dances the first
Cotillion with you, this evening"
THAT is if choose Laura, but l am tired
of this and l shall not dance at all with
him."
.'If he should ask you, you must dance with
himEmma."
Must" indeed, "am I . slave then"
''Mus, we girls always have to consider our
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