Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-09

that MS daughter looked upon
Van Bree with favor, the old fell
lows ire was kindled, and ordering
him from the house, he forbade his
daughter holding any intercourse
with him. But love laughs at bolts,
bars and commands. Catherine
frequently found means to COM
municate with her lover, and Hans
was none the wiser of the fact.
In the meantime the beaux find
ing that their rival had been driven
off the ground, redoubled their at
tentions to the fair Catherine, who
received their compliments with a
pretty laugh, and quietly informed
her lover of all that was going on.
Among GATHERINGS suitors was a
young man named Netscher, who
had taken an implacable hatred to
Van Bree. The fact was, Netscher
had instituted some inquiries at
Bruges concerning Van Bree's an
tecedents, and the result had been
very damaging to the latter's repu-
tation. All this had been duly re-
ported to BOer, who redoubled his
watchful career over his daughter.
One evening Netscher and Van
Bree accidentally met at the New
Canal, and high words ensued,
during which Netscher dropped
some expressions about his rivals
early life that caused Van Bree's
cheek to grow pale. He was evi.
IDENTIFY alarmed, for his enemy was
certainly possessed of information
that it was not safe for another to
possess. Van Bree's course was
instantly taken. Leaving the spot,
he hurriedly informed Catherine
that it was necessary for them to
hold an interview. That night the
foolish girl slipped away and met
her lover.
The following day the house was
full of visitors, for there was a
meeting of those engaged in the
herring fishery, whose headquarters
were at Vlaardingen. There was a
good deal Of talking, drinking and
ringing of bells, and walters passing
to and fro. Every one seemed hap
py save Catherine, who moved about
with her usual viyacity gone, and a
sad look upon her face. Her IA
theirs quick eyes detected it and he
inquired the cause, but she gave an
evasive reply, and there the matter
ended.
But when night drew on and the
lamps. were lighted, Catherine re-
tired to her room, where she began
to adorn herself with more than
usual care. She took out small
trunk, which contained her iewelry.
and put on her person necklace.
earrings and bracelets. She also
put her watch in her belt and like.
wise took small roll of money, The
savings of number Of years, and
placed it in her pocket. Then she
glided down stairs, and with mel
ancholy serenity babe adieu to hel
home. Once she faltered, and look.
ing back, she shed tears; but sht
resolved to show her lover tht
strength of her affection, and sh,
went forward, determined to re
sign everything for the man sh,
: loved.
Van Bree met her at the appoint
ed hut. The reason of this elope
ment is easily conjectured. Netsch
er was in possession of some of Var
Bree's secrets, snd Brielle was n,
longer safe place for the scoundrel
He explained to Catherine his de
termination to | ave the town for
r while, and persuaded her to fly will
him and become his wife, tellin.
2 her that her father, on finding the,
were married, would soon forgiv,
them, and invite them to return
BY arguments such as these, and il
f the belief that she would speedil
g return to her home, Catherin
Q yielded to Van Bree'S persuasion
5 and fled with him.
The following day, all the officer
4 of the herring fleet having takel
/ the oath to obey the laws of tn
a fishery, were to go to church t.
f pray for q prosperous season. |
Y was a holiday in Brielle. They ha,
e a band of music and gay banners
d Very early in the morning Han
e Boer discovered his daughter
], flight, and great was the tumult a
a the Vroon Inn.
s Netscher, who was quickly OF
e hand, flew off to discover Van Bret
is and soon returned with tidings tina
j. he was no longer in town. A dozel
d horses were instantly saddled, an
c Netscher, at the head Of a body {
e young men, rode away, vowing ven
geance on the man who could stei
It away Hans Beers fair daughter.
t. Half way between Brielle an
le and Schiedam there is forest seV
g eral miles in length. Some of tn
d largest elms in Holland grow there
n and every one in the country hf
,e heard of them, for they are spoke
lie about as a wonder. The sun VIZ
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