New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-06

his heart, being like photographers plate,
ready dipped in cOllOdiOn, was prepared to
receive the first pretty image that fell on it.
His only fear was lest other ladies should
come in to blur the picture.
The impression, too. that the Judge had
made on the young lady was evidently a
pleasing one; at least such was Mrs. kEud-
sens opinion, who was no mean authority
in such matter8, and was, moreover, a con-
frmed match maker.
What an excellent husband he would
make for dear Ingeborg. l must see if l
can't manage it," she thought to herself.
Other visitors kept arriving and leaving.
but still the judge remained, quite uncon-
scious of the length Of time he had been
there.
Presently Miss Brandt was nshered into
the room! On seeing Judge Dagger sitting
by the side Of Miss Helm, with whom he
was still earnestly engaged in conversation,
she gave cry of surprise, but quickly re-
gaining her cOmpOsure, advanced to offer
her congratulations to The lady of the house.
On looking at his watch Dagger now per-
ceived that his visit had lasted over three
hours, two Of which had been spent in Miss
Hj-lm's company; 40, after addressing a
few commonplace remarks to Miss Brandt,
took his leave and returned home in a very
happy frame of mind indeed.
If hitherto Fritx Bagger's nature has
seemed to be rather dreamy and impractical,
no such charge could henceforth be brought
against him; for within week from his
visit to Mrs. Knudsen's he had not only
ascertained where Miss Helm lived, but
had engaged lodging for himself in the
neighborhood, and had become daily Wis
itor at the house of that lady's mother.
he had been in the country but few
days when he received another note from
his unknown correspondent:
BE more fortunate this time; two
o'clock on Tuesday at Mrs. Lund's; mind
the hour"
"Can she be coqnette7" thought Bag
ger. Il don't think l could possibly be
more fortunate than ] was then"
Early on the following Tuesday Bagger
repaired to Mrs. Hjelm's house, just, to his
surprise, saw no signs betokening journey
into Copenhagen.
Ingeborg was dressed, as usual, in a
plain morning gown, busily employed at
DeeGlewOrk, and seemed quite uncOncerned.
All this puzzled the judge to such degree
that when at last the clock struck twelve,
he exclaimed:
"Miss Helm, you know that am a judge
in the Supreme Court"
Certainly" said Ingeborg, wondering at
his meaning.
"And that, consequently, do not believe
in sorcery," continued Dagger.
HAS any one accused you. then, of such
a thing!" asked his companion, in tone of
surprise.
"No, dear lady; but can assure you that
when the clock struck just now it occurred
to me that you were going to take wing"
why, what can you mean!" asked In
geborg.
"Under ordinary circumstances it seemed
to me an impossibility for any lady to per
form her toilette and drive ten miles all in
two hours"
Every true, Judge; but l have no inten-
ton of driving ten miles to-day"
''And that was just why l spoke Of fly
ing"
convince you OF this tact you can, if you
please, remain here--till what hour did you
sayw
1.-Two o'clock"
1.-TWO long hours, certainly; but perhaps
a judge Of the supreme Court can for once
offer that sacrifice on the altar Of enlighten-
ment."
Il would rather sacrifice two hours on a
different altar" thought Bagger.
And you know you promised my cousin |
and me to read us something about natural !
history" continued Ingeborg.
Yes, dear young lady, but can not fly. |
and my carriage is already waiting for me-"
Dagger. |
.'Oh. beg your pardon, then; pleasant |
lrive'
"But can't zee why / should drive ten
miles"
"a person must be the best judge of his
,wn affairs" remarked Ingebolg.
POSSIBLY; but am not Of mine.'
A pause ensued, during which Ingeborg
'orely puzzled herself to account for the
Irange manner of her visitor
MAY take the liberty asked Dagger,
ito propose that you accompany me!"
II told you that was not going out to-
lay" replied Ingeborg. rather coldly.
Then" continued Dagger, 1--WE might
ust as well remain where we are"
Ingeborg was fairly at a loss to fathom
he worthy judges meaning, and began to
link he must have taken leave of his
enses, when he said, i'll voice trembling
With emotion:
Miss 1ngeborg, take pity on me. Tell
ne. didn't you expect me at'two o'clock to-
ay at Mrs. Lund's!'
II expect you at Mrs. Lund's,' exclaimed
ngeborg, in an astonished tone.
Was it not you, then, That wrote to
le-apd-"
Il never wrote line to you in NV life.
ldge Bagger,' answered lngeborg indig-
antly.
For Gods sake don't go YETI exclaimed
ne judge: for Miss Helm had risen to leave |
le room. Forgive me, will tell you
And Dagger gave her full and detailed |
ccount of his whole story, beginning with |
ne note he had once intrusted to the whirl-
ind, down to the present time.
When he had ended his confession, Inge-
org said, with soft smile. without trying
Withdraw the hand which the Judge had
hnlSipp for of Ia Of f,-a l. |
wn:
The meaning of all of which is that your
ffections are engaged 10 an unknown LADY,"
"N0; that is not quite my meaning, Inge-
org"
"Bnt it is the fact At the very moment
on stand at the altar with NE another may
ep forward and claim you" {
"Oh but that piece of paper ! once
rev IN the air. cried the Judge. sis
sither morally nor legally binding. It ls
on, dearest Ingeborg, | love!'
lugeborg reflected moment. She would {
Dt yet confess that she was the original
assessor of his note: neither did she quite
he to acknowledge that she had given it t
Miss Brandt, who she now felt must have ,
zen acting the part of the "Incognita" I
ne therefore merely said:
You must first have your note back" {
"Certainly; but how am | TO get IL |
here's the difficulty
Write by the same post as before Let t
e wind once more act the postman
"Ah but l am no longer youth, Inge- '
'rg; and / should not care to write what |
light fall into strange hands now" c
well, then, for once, l must act the sor-
rer. Write as dictate. and l will take g
re your letter shall reach its destination" '
The judge seated himself with alacrity at '
e table. |
Write" continue Ingeborg: '
Dear Fairy, as l am paying my ad- 4
esses to Miss Helm Have you got t
att" s