Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-30

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Thereupon he went to the window
and threw the paper out. For mo-
ment it lowered about in the air, as
If uncertain whittier to proceed. |
Then it nearly settled in the water.
pipe. Next it was within All ace vi
going down chimney opposite, but
at length tdvoring breeze carried IL
up higher and higher. Fritz could
see it whirling round aud round far
above the houses. 1t had evidently
started in good earnest now.
Watching it inteutly till at last IL
quite disappeared from view, Fritz
lleaved sigh of relief as he said:
.Therel [ am all engaged man to-
dav, and proceeded to dress for din-
ner.
Six wears have elapsed since the
evening recorded above, and in the
meantime Bagger had achieved con-
siderable success in his profession,
for he had been made Assessor OF the
Criminal Police Court, an office 70
which a good salary was attached.
He was still bachelor, and being OF
\ cheerful disposition and fond OF
oayety, was greatly sought after III
the social circles in the Danish Capl-
tai. .,
rhe Assessor. or as we shall still
call him, Fritz Bagger, was then'
about six years from the time when
we first made bis acquaintance, Ill
lvited to a wedding party.
It was a merry party, ana tne rare
and excellent wines provided Dy the
uide's father contributed not little
| tc promote the general hilarity OF the
company aud Bagger's love OF hnmor
in particular. Accordingly, wnen
the health of the happy pair had been
officially proposed, our friend found
an opportunity of making humor'
GUS address on the advantages OF the
married state.
Ashe sat down, a,prosaic individua
asked leave to propo'e toast. III the
course of which he sid that 'he wa
sure that he was but expressing th'
feelings of the comp,ny when he sta
ted that ifso talented person as tn
assessor would put mis- charming the
cries about marriage into practice, l
would be an sxcelent thing for him
The toast was dunk with immens
appiause. But it 'hanced, just at tn
moment when Bgger Was rising t.
reply, q violent sust OF wind burs
the door open AMI nearly extinguish
ed the lights. -,
Now, whether it was owing to tn
wine or the company or to the vino
or to all three c,mbined, certain it
that Bagger fek at that moment 81
years younger
Involuntary his mind reverted
that scene in the garret, six year
back, when ike the old northmen, b
had intrusted his plighted faith
the winds. With a mingled air
1serionsness aud humor, he conclude
witty speech with the words, i al
lalready pightedH
sWhateyou engaged? Let me col
lgratulate you, sounded from q
sides.
THAT gust of wind he continue
'that 20 nearly left US in the dark, hi
ljust brought a message from my b
trothed.'
500 you mean, Assessor, that yc
ihave plighted yourself to the sea
the storm, like the Doge of Venice
cried the bridegroom, treating it
a joke. -,
'1es,' replied BagScr. L am III
the Doges of Venice, though not {
exalted in rank. Listen! Six yea
ago was sitting in my lodgings;
was on the day passed my examin
ton. Suddenly 1 was inspired
Eros. | will not enter into detail
but will merely tell you that, actil
on the impulse of that inspiration,
intrusted my plighted faith to
whirlwind. Any moment the obje
of my objections may appear to d
mand the fulfillment of my VOW
But who is she2' inquired the brid
with q smile.
sAh! that 1 can not tell. Do kno
the course of the whlrlwind?' W
the enigmatical reply.
v But did you sign your name to II
d / asked the bridegroom.
Il No; but l hope you don't think
v would. repudate my handwriting
said Bagger.
The seriousness with which t
If company listened to his concludil
n words, caused, doubtless, by t
r. serious manner he had involuntari
, assumed, brought Bagger quickly
It his senses.
e tInued, in humorous strai
n confess that long before they h.
. even seen each other they were Vi
"a tually betrothed? Are not marrias
|. made in
,e Bravo! bravo!' shouted the brid
groom.
r And the whirlwind, that is d,
m tiny-that unknown power-broug
At them together aud fulfilled tn
& troth.'
1T Yes, yes,'
,e Let us, then, drink glass to
re- wind,-to destiny-the unknoW
A. but ruling force of the universe.
d. those of US who have not vet sc
at forty years, 1t will surely some d
"a brig bride; or, if we are alrea
provided for Ill this respect, be 81
re the promise will be fulfilled in sol
of other way. A toast, then, to I
s. wind, to the unknown; may it bri
I'll US the object of our desire, and III
we be prepared to accept our 60
~ fortune whenever it comes!'
"a. sBrayo?' cried the bridegroo
ce looking at his bride.
~. 'Ugh?' thought Bagger, as he
yn down, 4 fat;er myself | got out
o I that pretty well. Catch me if l g,
give vent to my rapturous feelil
err againn
ch Perhaps it was a fortunate thi
hit for Bagger when OH his return no
.st that night, he found a bundle of
pers on his table, requiring his i
RI mediate attention. 1t was an int
h. esting case Of larceny. Accordin
nd he sat down to peruse them, 8
it day had already begun to dawn
itZ tore he had accomplished his task
to Two years, with hard labor
on the House OF Correctiou,' were
lat last words before he fell asleep.
lin
About month later, two yol
at ladies were walking in a garden
he few miles from Copenhagen.
ed One of them evidently was at ho
nd at the place, as might have been
his ticed, partly from her attire, wh
) II though elegant, wore nn air of no,
wn illness about it; partly because
'rd walked step or two in advance
ct hold back any obtrusive branch
twlg that threatened To commit ha
he on the dress of her fashiouably
ere tired companion. An attentive
it. server migtlt furthermore have &c
hat to the conclusion, after studying
I'VE features Of the TWO ladies, Il
sat though apparently on intimate te