The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-05-11

said 50, or placed the least restraint upon
their intercourse but really seemed desi>
rous for the time when Carl could comply
with the condition, and claim his young
bride.
Thus the year rolled round, and hoary
winter again wrapped the field in his cold,
white mantle. About this time, a law suit
which had long been pending between
neighboring farmer and contractor in
Berlin, rendered Carl's presence there as
witness indispensable. and at that season
he could best be spared from farming oper-
atoms, he intended 70 make long stay in
that capital For this Carl had another
reason Berlin had long been celebrated
throughout Europe for its chess players,
and he determined to avail himself to the
utmost Of their instructions. He had now
become really fond Of the game, ana was
fast acquiring the qualities Of application
and patience, so necessary to the successful
prosecution Of any important undertakings.
Perhaps Wilhelm Reiter guessed at this
last motive, for he gave Carl a letter to an
! old friend IN Berlin, who had removed their
froln-many years since, ana with
whom he had fought many doughty battle
over the chess-board.
Arriving in Berlin, Carts first care was
to deliver the letter from Wilhelm Reiter to
his old friend comrade, Hans kenig, who
received him with great kindness, and IN
sisted upon Carls staying with him while
he remained in the capital. The young
man gladly accepted the invitation, which
| was Of the greatest service to him, as being
| the means Of introducing him to the ac-
quaintance of many frstrate players and
professors OF the game, amongst others, the
renowned Won der l., one Of the finest
players in Europe. This talented master
became much interested in Carl, from hear
| ing of his task and its independent prize.
and took frequent opportunities Of impart-
| ing to him sound and valuable instruction.
Carl also frequented the cafes, and engaged
with players of his own calibre. This was
Of great service to him, for his frequent
successes with these taught him to feel his
own strength, ard to play with more self
reliance. He devoted his hours of leisure
with unceasing application to mastering the
more abstruse intricacies Of 'the womb Gus
game and even looked forward to the hour
when he might again measure his strength
with his task -master.
After having spent nearly three months
in Berlin, Carl now hastenedto return home
and two days afterward, he again clasped
his own dear Lima to his heart.
That will do for too day, CARL said the
old man, at the close Of q tough game, which
Carl had won with the least possible odds;
"you are indeed improved. lam afraid
you are too much, for me, even with the
row evening. anu we will try game even
! f.. ~ !: - ~ EI4ro i -,
exclaimed be catching the exulting smile
that Lima directed toward her lover, as her
father paid this gratifying and deserved
tribute to the skill Of his opponent; ''chucs>
ling over your fathers defeat, Ell? Come
and kiss me directly; and don't think Carl
has got you yet, mink. Although he add
ed, with half sigh, Il am almost afraid
shall lose you sooner than l expected"
Wilhelm Rei,er hal indeed found Carl i'm
proved. not in his chess>play only, but his
whole character seemed to have undergone
a sanitary change. From the ho,,headed
year and half ago, he had become a
cautious rejecting man. His mind had &C
quired frmness and vigor, and the want Of
showed itself. The probation had done i,s>
work.
We will not fatigue the reader with the
record Of the many hot battles which ensuet
ere Carl ,riumphed. Doughty and more
pride became piqued TO ini his opponen,
so close upon his heels, and he played with
the utmos, caution, every game as ye: re-
sul,ing in his favor. Bat Wilhelm Reiter
was no, the Pope. In game where he wa.
| Ill I.So ~
atoms and taxing pieces At terrible rate,
be made an inadverten, move, apparently a
very strong one. and threatening 10 bring
the par,ie 10 a speedy termination n hi:
favor. Carl was soreiy dazzlel, and for a
long time could see no chance for escape
, Suddenly his attention vas riveted on
particular piece-he looked at lis bearing
then again at the piecs-coGld j, De? Hi.
hear. bounded, hlseyes gleaned-s;op-yes
it IS. is-..Checkaa:e il i've moves By
sacrificing queen he shouted. almost up
setting the board in his eagerness, as. IN
able to control himself. he sprang from shs
table and Rugged Lima in his arms.
Donnerwei;er," muitered the Cd man
hastily. der spiel is, voloren. and los. i
was. sure enough. o. the mastery serier o.
coups Car, hal discovered He shook hi!
/ UesA1 IL sc terrier WHICH uAu E3ll noIl VI
hedgehog By mistake, and didn', Ike it
pished and pshawed little. IN: then CAV:
in With good grace, AMI laying down hi.
huge neerschauu:
Thou hast won her fairly. lad said hs
cordially. Lima. my child. come hither.
The b,usning. happy girl advanced, and
taking her hand, the old man placed il
Carts, saying: Take her, my son. and
may she prove the blessing TO her husband
) she has ever been to her father. And now,
Carl, think you have long ceased TO do ne
injustice. If read you Alright, you con-
lecture my motives for imposing such q
trial on you. Is i; no: 50 lad,''
The young man made no answer, but the
downcas, eyes, and the conscious Aush or
his cheek needed no Interpreter.
Il see you d. continued Wilhelm Rei'e'
1T was the anxious wish Of Jour father and
myself tina. our emily children should cement
BY the bond Of marriage the long and warn
friendship existing between US iii. upon Ar
irving Al maturity. their feelings should be
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