The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-04-03

Then abe said, in voice not loud, but
clear as bell with cool, steady author
ity In every measured accent:
81 am here by the managers orders.
His imperial majesty has been robbed to
night Of a rare diamond, and the thief is
In the house Every one," and the
speakers dark eyes swept the audience
from gallery to floor, ais at once to
withdraw quietly and in order; any
one attempting to remain will be imme-
diately arrested. The band will also re-
tire at once"
Even as she spoke her ear, painfully
listening for the sound, could hear the
warm breath of flames from the back !;
but, unmoved she stepped back, swept
| a deep obeisance to the audience and
Emperor, and the curtain fell.
The Emperor Immediately left his
box, whispering to the gentleman to
whom he had before pointed out Anna
OaroIla.
"There is something behind all this
I am not robbed. Send Colonel Berg
mann round to SUMMON the manager to
our carriage door,"
Meanwhile, the vast crowd filtered
rapidly, in quiet order and in safety out,
only learning at the door. as they hur-
ried away, the awful death by fire or
crushing from which the brave and
quick-witted girl had saved them. The
last few to leave the auditorium smelt
the fire and heard the cracking of
flames, and hurried wildly, spreading
the alarm. Bur the terrible cry of fire
came too late to do mischief, and once
outsi 20, the police and soldiery, under
tn cool directions of the Emperor HIM
self. kept order. And though the flames
mounted at fist, Annals timely scov-
cry, and the energetic measures taken,
forced the FIRE under. In less than an
! hour and half il was completely
drenched out, and the mutilated opera
house left in charge of the police.
Then, and not till then, did the EN-
peror dismount from the horse he had
used, and returned to his carriage, As
he did 30, he paused suddenly:
Bergman, see! there goes that Ita[
ian girl herself, leaning on the arm Of
the young fellow who led the band so
splendidly tonight Go and see who
and what they are." -
Colonel Bergman departed to obey
the order, and the Emeror drove of.
The next day the whole story was in
the government organ, with an intima-
ton, inspired" of course, from that
quarter, that his Imperial Majesty had
| graciously caused inquiries to be made
about the young chorus singer.
A few days later, old Herr Rosenfeldt
received an official intimation that his
! gifted son Carl, and his Eancee, Anna
Carolla, were both under imperial pro-
lection, and their marriage was desired
to take place az soon as possible, the En-
peror lowering the bride. The mana
ger also received a similar intimation
through Colonel Bergmann, that his late
| chorus singer was to be brought for
ward, and advertised for the re-opening
of the opera as Madame Carolla Rosen.
feldt
Once more the elite of gay Vienna
crowded the opera-house to witness the
debut the new singer, as Agata in
der Freischutz."
The moment she came on she was re-
oeived with furore which might well
make Carl Rosenfeldt proud of his
beautiful young wife; and if for roy
atty was her grateful glance and sweep
ing salute, for him was the smile in the
soft, dark eyes, that met him for one
second. When the curtain fell, the new
star was called for, and showered with
bouquets. From the impe rial box was
| flung one in which lay nestled a costly
bracelet, in the center of which blazed
a diamond of rare value and beauty.
| "That fire has made our fortune,
Carl" his young wife said, smiling, as
they drove home.
| Nay, Anna, your own courage and
| quiokness," answered Rosenfeldt. "That
was diamond rarer than the imperial
| gift" -
| And he was right.