The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-07-24

III blltS l. BfihcISo tApeIicACts 'sHo Ais
heart was filled with distrust. was be-
trothed to rich heiress, possessed Of all
fashionable accomplishments; L adored
her with enthusiasm and love, Thought
she would repay me for every disappoint-
ment. But [ soon saw that she wished
to make me her slave, and yoke all 9TH
er men beside to her triumphal chariot.
I broke off the engagement, and selected
a poor but a charming girl-a sweet in
nocent being as I thought, who shonld
be my life's own angel. Alas! / found
her one day bidding adieu with tears il
her eyes to n youth whom she loved; she
had accepted me for my wealth only.
My peace of mind vanished / sought
diversion in travel. Everywhere L found
the same hoiiowpess, the same treachery,
the same misery. In short, ] became
disguised with life, and resolved to put
an end this night to the pitiable farce.
unfortunate young man. said the
other, with tears of sympathy, 7 pity
you. / confess I have been more fortu-
nate than you. I possessed wife AMI
daughter, who came forth pure and i'm
macuIate from the hand of the Creator.
The one has returned to him in the
whiteness of her soul, and SO viii the
other.
"Give me your address old man ond
permit me to visit your daughter to-
morrow. Also give me your word OF
honor that you viii not inform her or
insinuate in any manner that L am rich
man. The Old man held out his hand.
4 give you my word. I am anxious
to convince you that ! have spoken the
truth. Ny name is Wilhelm Schmidt,
and there is my address, giving him at
the same time bit of paper which he
drew from his pocket.
sAnd my name is Karl Trait. I am
the son of Anton Trait. Take these
bank notes, but only on condition that
you do not leave this house until l fetch
you from it. Waiter bed room fol-
this gentleman. You require rest, Herr
Schmidt. Good night. TO morrow you
will see me again.
In one of the narrow and ill-lighted
streets Of Sachsenhausen, in an attic Of {
lofty and unsightly house, sat blonde,
about twenty years Of age, busily en-
ployed with her needle. The furniture
of the room was clean and tasteful. The
girls whole dress would not have fetched
many kreulors; but every article fitted
her is well as if it had cost hundreds
Her fair locks shaded face frightened
by pair of eyes OF heavenly hlun III
spirit of order, naodesty, and cleanliness
reigned in everything around her. Hel
features were delicate, like those Of one
noble born; her eyes betrayed sleepless
ness and anxiety, and ever and anon
deep sigh rose from the maiden's breast
Suddenly steps were heard on the stair
case, and her face lighted up with Joy
She listened, and doubt seemed to shad
dow her brow. Then came knock q
the door, which made her tremble 81
much that she almost wanted courage t.
say come in.' A young man shabhil.
dressed, entered the room, and made
low and awkward bow.
q beg pardon, miss, does Herr Schmid
live here 2
Yes sir, what is your pleasure 2
Are you his daughter, Bertha 2
4 am.
Then it is you L seek. I am fror
your father.
For heavens sake, where is he9 Some
thing must have happened-he has stay
ed away all night
The misfortune is not very great.
"Oh, my poor father what shall
hear? The young man seemed to oil
serve these visible marks of anxiety wit
great interest. He said:
DO not be frightened; it is nothing {
great Importance. Your father M
last night an old acquaintance, who il
vited him to 4 tavern. They had supp
together, but when the landlord can
for his bill your fathers friend had d
camped, and left him to pay the scor
He had not sufficient money for TIN
and now the host will not let him {
until he is paid, and declares that unle
he gets his money he will send him
+ prison.
! TO prison' exclaimed the girl. &c
, you tell me how much tie bill isl
Three forms aud half
, 'Oh, Godn sighed the girl; all
: have does not amount to more than o
i. florin, but I will go at once to Madal
? Berg and beg of her advance me
money
Who is Madame Berg?'
O. The milliner for whom | work.
But if Madame Berg does not adval
the money-what then?'
The girl burst into tears.
:, Il am afraid she will refuse. alrea
= owe her one form, and she is very haI
:, For what purpose did you borrow
money you owe her2'
The girl hesitated to reply.
" 'You may trust me-
" We'll my father is very weak, 8
requires strengthening. | borrowed
;" money to get quarter of fowl for hi
Under these circumstances [
Madame Berg will not give you any.
IL fear Madame Berg viii not give you a
ld possess nothing. Have you any V;
ables more Here is one form,
h that is all upon which we eould t
er some money.
cir Bertha considered for moment.
o. Il have nothing, said she at LEM