The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1874-09-04

Katherlic noticed many times that the
closed lips Of Hansgeorge, as he slept,
moved like the lips OF one who smokes a
pipe. When he awoke the first thing he
asked for was his pipe. Hansgeorge had
the handsomest pipe in the whole village,
and as this pipe makes point in our story
we must regard it more closely. The bowl
| was of that curiously veined and clouded
Ulm marble, yelling as it were thousand
| forms that one may study, and every time
rearrange into new story. The silver
cover was of helmet form, and so bright
that one could use it as a mirror, and it had
the property to make the face appear
double, with chin and forehead very much
elongated. Upon the under margin the
bowl was formed in silver like boat; a
double silver chain with a spring-ring serv.
ed to connect the bowl with the long many
Jointed, curved mouth tube. Was it not
beautiful pipe, and had not Hansgeorge a
right to love it, as the heroes of olden
story loved their shields.
For the first time now, Hansgeorge felt
the loss OF his finger, inasmuch as he
could no longer fill Il pipe handily. Kath-
Grille laughed and scolded him for his bad
habit, yet filled his pipe for him, held a
coal to it, and seeming to draw couple of
whitfs, shrugged her shoulders and made an
ugly face as though it nauseated her beyond
expression. Hansgeorge had never smoked
pipe so sweet as that which Katherlie
had first had in her mouth.
Although it was the height of summer,
Hansgeorge with his wound could not be
removed home. He must remain where he
was This suited our patient right we'll.
Although his friends came to attend upon
him, yet he knew there would be pleasant
times when he would be alone with Kath-
Grille.
The next day was Maurers Wendel's
wedding-day, and as the church bell sound
ed Hansgcorge, there upon his bed, whistled
the Interchangeable home-returning wedding
march, which was now being played
throughout the village. After church the
music marched about the village and play
ed before the dwellings in which dwelt
the prettlest maidens, or such as had lovers,
the girls and beaux joining in the process
sion, which thus, the further it went ever
longer grew. Finally they came before
the brickmaker's house, and Fideli.
as the friend Of Hansgeorge, in com.
pany with his own girl, came in place of
to the dance. She thanked him, excused
herself for work, and remained at home.
Hansgeorge was overjoyed at this, and
when they were alone he said, "Do not
be sorry, Katherlie, there will soon be
another wedding then will we dance to-
gether to our hearts content" "a we'd
ding" said Katherlie, impatiently, 81 do
not know whose" "Come nearer" saws
Hansgeorge smiling. Katherlie approach
ed and he continued: II will entrust it
only to thee. Ishot my finger off purposely,
that l might not be compelled to 90
soldier" Katherlie shrunk away from him
and crying aloud, hid her face in her
apron. why do you cry" said Hans
george, "does it not seem right to you?
You must see it so, for you are the cause"
Jesus Mary Joseph no surely not,
am innocent therein. Oh thou beloved Sa-
viour Hansgeorge, what sin hast thou
committed. Thou mights't have shot myself
to death. No, thou art n wild and barbar-
GUS man, in whose house I can never dwell.
am angry with thee"
Katherlie wished to fly from him, but
Hansgeorgc held her fast with his left hand.
She stood there; struggled angrily, turned
to HIM her back and chewed the corner of
her apron. Hansgeorge would have given
all the world if she would but once have
looked around, but all his begging and
urging were in vain finally he loosed his
hold, and waited little while to see if she
would turn her head but when she re-
NAMED ever silent and her face turned
from him, he said with bitter voice,
"Wilt thou be so good as to call my father?
| will go home" mo, thou must not, the
surgeon said thou might take the lockjaw,n
answered Katherlie, without turning her
head. If thou wilt call no one, i will
go alone" said Hansgeorge.
katherlio turned about and looked at
him with fearful eyes, from which shone
clearly all the persuasion of loving ten
derness. Hansgcorge seized Katherlie's
hand; it was fever-hot, and he looked long
in the face of his beloved. The features
were not such rs one would call beautiful;
they were firm and expressive, and the
whole head and face had perfect round
ness Of outline; the brow was high arched,
forming nearly IL semicircle, the eyes deep
set, the too short nose expressed something
mischievous and proud. The round full
checks betrayed exuberant fresh life.
Hansgcorge regarded her as she stood there
with heightened color as the most bcauti
full of women.
They remained SO u long time without
speaking Il word. Finally said Katherlie,
"Shall | fill pipe for thee" "Yes," said
Hansgeorge, and let go her hand. In this
offer of Katherlic's lay the best beginning
for reconciliation both felt this to be so,
and they spoke not another word Of their
quarrel.
Towards evening came many youths and
maidens, with high glowing cheeks and
joy-beannng eyes, in order to take Rather
lie to the dance; but she declined positively
to accompany them. Hansgeorge laughed
to himself, but when he bcsought Rather
lie to do him a pleasure and accompany
them, she skipped ioyfully forth, and came
back presently properly adorned. But
here now was new difficulty. Notwith-
standing their good will, no one of all
wished to stay with Hansgeorge away
from the ball; but by good luck, old Yokel
came, and for a trimming cup of beer,
which they sent him from the tavern, he
promised, if it were necessary, to stay all
night.
(7o be cOntinued)
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