Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-08-15
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This mysterious business bore all the
blame, that his betrothed and his brother
also, must be satisfied with short notes,
and never receive the long letters con-
stantly promised. 1t is true he mentioned
scrupulously all the wonders of nature
and art. which were revealed to him dur
ing his journey, but with the postscript,
More details another time. meanwhile
consult your forests, or work at the sea
shore, we can discuss them much better,
really"
And then Hello and his brother followed
with the most eager attention the bloom
ing way of the butterfly, and the mothers
eyes saw every evening the same spectacle,
maiden with light hair. leaning over the
leaves of book, near the dark head of
man. Since Felix had left N. company
had fOrsaken the house also, and each day.
after his hours of study, Ewald found him.
self with the ladies. They read, practised
music alternately, and mamma was quite
happy that her poor boy was SO cheerful,
and Hello, Notwithstanding the separation,
more sensible than she had ever seen an
aftianced bride; it was indeed a pleasure
to be associated with the two children"
and the two children themselves, they
lived now as in a dream. 1t was so plea
SAINT; day by day they felt more and more
wonderful, mysterious unison of mind.
Teaching and learning, giving and re-
ceiving, the brother and sister lived in the
companionship of each other, in the most
contented interchange of thought and
emotion. 1t seemed often, when she was
sitting near him, her fair head bowed over
her task, sometimes an exercise, he had
given her, half in fun, as if it were again
that day of the violets. as though she
must say again, Help met" as if he
must then. as at that time, encircle her with
his arms, but never to release her. What
deep anguish thrilled him, and he arose
Immediately and left the room, with
short. gloomy brow, not to return again.
In the meantime many of the young
professors visited at the house Of Frau
Won Wellenberg, and invited by the moth
er and son, were frequent guests at the
tea table. Those were wonderfully happy
hours for all. when Helo's cheeks were
aglow with attentive listening. At inter-
walls Ewald performed music for them he
had remarkable talent for improvising,
and there was no greater enjoyment for
the ladies, especially, than to listen to
times he induced his future sister-in-law
to play duets with him, and on such oc-
casions she accomplished what she never
could have done alone.
How astonished Felix will be-" Ewald
said to her one day, "when he hears
you. Heretofore both of you stopped
after four measures of the easiest polka,
and now his little Hello plays Hayden and
Mozart. and soon will venture successfully
upon Beethoven"
Yes. because you play with me. l
can do all this with you Truly it is re-
markable; but think it is because / am
afraid of you"
At the tea table the demeanor OF the
young maiden was the admiration of
every one. Then she acted as hostess with
so much grace and ease, dignity and mod
esty. that she charmed all present. Each
one tried to please her, to seem agreeable
to her. Ewald was the only one who
maintained cool, grave civility towards
her, much more distant and formal than
at any time, when they were alone.
81 should never have thought we could
amuse ourselves SO well here in the house
when Felix was absent" said Frau von
Wellenberg one day, after an evenings
cheerful pastime. so very frequent now,
and how much they all respect and love
I" our poor boy" and how correctly and
distinctly he can converse; one might be
proud of him."
oh, mamma, do not call him so any
longer" Hello begged with animation.
" You can be so proud of him-he is the
wisest, best and handsomest of all. How
can you always say poor boy?"
| have good news. Felix will return
home in boat in q fortnight" Ewald
said at the table one day.
His mother uttered a cry of joy: "At
last, God be thanked"
And he will certainly write to Hello,
the next time," Ewald added, II think,
then he may hasten the wedding"
"The wedding!' Hello repeated after
pause, as if in dream, and her large
eyes glanced anxiously at her mother.
But mamma, we have not spoken at all of
a weddng"
Frau Won Wellenberg was inclined to
smile, but she was alarmed, when she
looked at the maiden's pale face. "Child !
what Il strange expression for fortunate
at1ianced BRIDE she said almost severe
ly. "Ewald, you have really frightened
her! Felix has indeed given me no init
nation of his arrangements, but if he
wishes, we will make the preparations
with pleasure. Moreover, will write to
your aunt in the morning in reference to
this matter. Fear not little one she will
not oppose our plans-she will only wish
that you should return, to live with her
awhile before your marriage. This will
also--"The young girl arose with pas
sionate movement, and threw herself up
on the breast of the speaker. She em-
braced the astonished woman impetuous-
ly and violently, and amidst convulsive
sobs she calculated: Never! never i;
let me stay here-I cannot leave YOU"
Gentle, persuasive. affectionate caresses,
and the storm subsided. When Hello,
blushing and ashamed, finally raised her
face, bedewed with tears, she found she
was alone with the mother Of her be.
trothed. Ewald had noiselessly left the
room: "Do not be angry" she entreated.
breathing heavily, and pushing back her
light curls from her forehead. 81 hope
Ewald did not notice me. how childish
was. l do not really know, myself, how
it happened, Rut vou nereeiva DEAR