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

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she was angry she scarcely knew. The bal
room was nearly full when they entered. In
the middle of the doorway stood the Mastero
Ceremonies, and few other gentlemen
among them Lobau.
7 As Emma came forward, he advanced TO-
wards her and said in low earnest tone
"will you allow me to dance the first waltz
with you, Fraulein Won Rohr?"
''Thank you, am already engaged, Herr
Won Lobau," Emma replied, more coldly and
brusquely than she had ever before spoken
to the young man Emma was frightened
herself as the words escaped her. She ex-
pected from Lobau an invitation to another
dance which she would have accepted. But
he only bowed silently and aud went imme-
diately to the upper end of the room
Isidor Erlanger followed right after him,
also with request for the first waltz. To
be compelled to dance with Lord Merino, u
that was hard. Emma accepted promptly,
in order that this unfortunate waltz should
be disposed of and she not appear to have
spoken falsely to Lobau.
At that moment she turned her head to.
wards her aunt, to give her friendly nod,
when her eyes met those of Lobau who, in
stead of ascending the steps, remained stand
ing near her. Emma trembled under his
glance. She had never before seen such an
expression in the eyes Of Lobau. What did
it portend, Who could make it clear to her
Should she venture another glance?
Like a terrified child which imagines it
has seen ghost, AID collects all its courage
for another look, so Emma again turned her
head towards Lobau.
He was no longer there
with whom will he Dance" thought
Emma.
Soon the Introductory measure Of the
waltz sounded, and Herr Isidor Erlanger led
away his partner. Emma was silent, and
Lord Merino' bore the whole burden ofthe
conversation. He enlarged upon his sojourn
in England, mentioned that he had been
there on intimate terms with family of
high standing, who on one occasion had even
entertained the Premier Disraeli-and that
he also had very nearly met that distin-
guished statesman. Then he inquired Of
Emma whether she had read s.Coningsby,"
by Disraeli, and informed her that many of
the foremost men of the day were of Jewish
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At last the waltz came to an end. Lobau
had not danced at all. Emma requested her
partner to take her TO her aunt. Perhaps she
had spoken to him, he might be there now.
Emma determined to be very friendly towards
him, and to give him an opportunity Of
dancing the Catillion with her. Madame
Won Herbeck had seen Emma dance, and she
must tell her to whom the remaining dances
were promised.
"Have you not seen Lobau," inquired her
aunt.
ale asked me to give him the first waltz"
"Well,"
"And l told him that was already en-
gagged"
No suspicion seemed to be aroused in
Madame Won Herbeck's mind, and Emma
was soon again among the circle of dancers.
Three other dances followed concluding
with the Cotillion.
Lobau had not danced, that was plain and
must have left the ball shortly before the
waltz began.
Emma sought to hide the restlessness and
anxiety which had taken possession of her,
under seeming composure. but they only
increased and filled her heart with sadness.
Was this the ball from which she had anti
cipated so much joy!
No other lady had received so many bou-
quets. None been so often asked to dance
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partners. Her young friends congratulated
her warmly, her aunt smiled on her with
pleased affection-but what had become of
Lobau.
At midnight, twelve heavy strokes re-
sounded in the ball room, followed by
flourish of trumpets and each hurried to
friends and aequsintances, to wish them a
happy New Year
Like a Queen, Emma stood the centre of
an admiring throng of ladies and gentlemen,
with whom the serene and beautiful girl ex-
changed good wishes. And yet she was so
far from happy.
Madame Won Herbeck and few families
on intimate footing, remained TO supper. 1t
was two o'clock in the morning, when she
and her niece entered the carriage to return
home.
The full moon shone brilliantly; countless
stars glittered in the dark blue heavens. A
delicate hoar frost had adorned the twigs
and branches of the trees with fairy-like
flowers and leaves which, in the moonlight
radiance, looked like vision of enchant-
ment. A deep peace reigned over the quiet
landscape, not a breath of wind stirred. No
sound could be heard but the rapidly rolling
wheels of the carriage.
Emma was tired-so she told her aunt,
and both ladies leaned back in silence
against the soft cushions of the carriage.
Emma again raised her head as they ap-
preached Charlotterhof. The inmates of the
large mansion had apparently all retired,
Lobau's apartments alone, on the first floor
were lighted. Emma sighed deeply as they
drove by. They had passed the house but
a short distance, when suddenl brilliant
glare of light shone through the window and
a scene of enchanting beauty burst upon
them. A most unlocked for surprise was
awaiting them.
In front of the large barn, pertaining to
the estate lay small pond, on the borders
of which, three years before, Lobau had
planted ash trees. Among the crystallized
branches numerous richly decorated colored
lanterns were suspended, their varied gilt
teriug light mingled with that of the moon,
and illumined the mirror like surface of the