The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-06-18

betrayed me, aud then laughed at my
simplicity in time gathered experience,
and my heart was filled with distrust.
was betrothed TO rich heiress, possess
ed of all fine accomplishments. / adored
her with enthusiasm, and love, thought.
would repay me tor every disappointment.
But soon saw that sh6 wished TO make
me her slave, and yoke all other men
besides to her friunlplial chariot. 4 broke
the engagement aad selected . poor bus
charming girl-a sweet. Innocent being,
as thought, who would be my lies own
angel. Alas found her one day bidd-
ing adieu with tears and kisses to youth
whom she loved. She had accepted me
for my wealth only. My peace Of mind
vanished. sought diversion in travel.
Ever ywiere found the same hoilowness.
the same treachery, the same misery. In
short, became disgustod with life, and
resolved this night TO put an end to the
pitlable farce.''
..Unfortunate young man. " said the
other with tears of sympathy. ''T pity you.
I confess have been more fortunate than
you. possessed wife and daughter who
came forth pure and immaculate from the
hand of the Creator. The one has return
ed to Him In the whiten ess Of her soul,
and SO will the other.''
.sGive me your address, old man, and
permit me to visit your daughter to-mor-
row. Also give me your word Of honor
that you will not inform her, or insinuate
r. -taf.
The old man held out his hand.
ST give you my word. I am anxious
to convince you that have spoken the
truth. My name Is William Schmidt, and
there is my address, giving him at the
same time bit of paper which he drew
from, his pocket.
And my name is Karl Trait. I am the
son of Anton Trait. Take these bank
notes, but on one condition, that you do
not cIeavc this house until fetch you
from it. Waiter! bedroom for this
gentleman. You require rest, Herr
Schmidt. Goodnight. Tomorrow you
will see me again.
In one of the narrow and ill-lighted
streets of Sachenhausen, In an attic of a
| lofty and unsightiy huuse, sat a blonde
about twenty years of age. busily em-
ployed with her needle. The furniture OF
the room was clean and tasteful. The
girls whole dress would not have brought
| many kreutzers but every article fitted
| her as well as If it had cost hundreds.
| Her fair looks shaded a face frightened by
PAIR of eyes of heavenly blue. The
reigned in everything around her. Her
| features were delicate, like those OF one
noble born, her eyes betrayed sleepiness
| and anxiety. and ever and anon deep
| sigh rose from the maiden's breast. Sud-
| denly steps were heard on the staircase,
and her face lighted with joy. She listen
| ed and doubt seemed to shadow her brow.
| Then there came knock at the door.
| which made her tremble so much that she
| almost wanted the courage to say "Come
in." A young man, shabbily dressed
entered the room and made low and
awkward bow.
ST beg parlon, miss" said he. s.ioe;
Herr Schmidt live here ?''
.sYes, sir what is your pleasure ?''
s'Are you his daughter. Bertha s''
81 am.''
s'rhen it is you that seek. I am from
yonr father
'sThen for heavens sake, where Is he
Something must have happened-he ha
stayed away all night
tsThe misfortune Is not very great"
'soh, my poor, poor father +! Wha
shall hear ?''
The young man seemed to observe thes
visible marks ofanxiety with great interest
He said !:
ssDo not be frightened; it Is nothing o
great importance. Your father met las
night with an old acnuaintance> who
invited him to tavern. They had suppe
together. but when the landlord came 70
the bill your fathers friend had decampe'
and left him to pay the score. He had no
sufficient money for this, and now the hos
, will not let him go until he is paid, ant
, declares that until he gets his money n
. will send him to prison"
ITO prison -. exclaimed the girl. ssCal
you tell me how much the bill comes to !?
. s.Three florins and halE.''
s.oh, God rs sighed the girl. s'All
have does not amount to more than on
form, but will go at once to Madam
: Berg and beg of her to advance me tn
, money
ssWho is Madame Berg ?s'
, 'sThe milliner for whom work.
ssBut if Madame Berg does not advanc
r the money--what then ?''
' The girl burst into tears.
. s'I ana afraid she win refuse. I alrea
7 owe her one form. and she is very hard.
! s'For what purpose did you borrow tt
5 money you owe her ?''
; The girl hesitated to reply.
''You may trust me.n
swell, my father is very weak, an
requires strengthening. borrowed II
! money to get quarter ofa fowl for him.
s.Under these circumstances fes
Madame Berg viii not give ycu any.
. possess nothing. Have Jon any valuable