The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

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young face of generations of refinement,
culture and gentle blood. Even the
dainty bonnet, concealing, gypsywise,
her pretty blonde head the silk robe,
edged with fur and caught at the throat
with ruby brooch; or the small white
hand, waving adieu to departing FRIENDS
from the ships side, have been held IN
mind. During most of the voyage the
ocean was undisturbed by storms, and
many of the nights were made enchant,,
ing by clear, calm sky, with tuA
moon. We frequently stood at the ship 8
side, talking, perhaps, of the glories OF
the Old World, of whatever the moment
suggested; and now and then, when
her light, merry laugh drew attention
in our direction, fancied there was not
a little envy lurking in the eyes OF my
fellow-passengers, lettering on the deck
alone. .,tJ
81 am not very certain she SAID,
one night, when we were within two
days sail of our destination-"I am not
very certain that l shall be contented in
America hereafter. 1t seems an age
since went abroad"
"But you will find that home is home,
perhaps, be it ever so homely."
"Yes, perhaps" looking across the
moon-lit waves, soberly. GA very dear
relative has died lately, though, and l
shall find every thing changed. | have
been studying at the Conservatory in
Milan during the past two years, where
she was with me until three months
ago. Then she returned, and thex.faxt
T hard hot cha koI ,o1 \
Just think of i'll" she said, with shud-
der, while tears appeared in her eyes.
I" She died on the street, with no one
near her but strangers" -s.4l5.ts. -.
Another evening of this voyage that
clings to my memory is the last one be-
fore we separated. Many of the passen-
gers, having heard it whispered about
by an Italian professor of music that
Miss De We're was a soprano of great
promise-in fact, distinguished pupil
of an eminent friend of his-were anxi-
Gus to hear her sing; and, on the score
of his intimacy with her instructor, he
begged a thousand pardons for his bold
ness, and then besought her to allow
him to lead her to the piano.
1t was all only an episode of pleasant
memories for me, however. AS soon as
we sighted land, everything was hustle
and confusion. saw her few min
utes after the steamer had arrived, and
presented my friend Durand. Then she
joined an old lady, who had been await
ing her, took leave of me hastily, and
was gone. a..ts. .|,r. ..'
"What a sensitive, handsome facet"
said Durand. "Tell me all about her,
old fellow - @N''."
But there was very little to tell. l
had been introduced to her by the Cap
tain, had wished that the voyage might
be prolonged year, and had parted
from her without any expectations of
ever meeting her again. 1t is quite
probable, too, that 1 never should, had
it not turned out-had it not been for
Snedekor. Just at this this time, luck
lily for Durand, if not for me, the old
gentleman again began to excite our in
terest. While busy over our desks a
night or two after my return, an old
colored man opened the door cautiously
and came in. t.-..... .....
"Does any oh de gemmen know
gemman by de name OBJ Snedekorp" he
asked, holding a rusty old hat in his
hand and looking from one to another
nervously.
eyes," said Durand, nodding.
"Well, he am berry sick, sar, an Use
ben thinkin' p'haps one OBJ you'd come
an see him." ta8.ss. I,a
"What's the matter with him?''
asked some one-Mannette, believed.
"Oh! he's clean gwone wild fever,
sar; an de trouble am worry hab driv
him wild, l suspect" ...i,,. ...a
Durand threw down his pen, and,
taking up his hat and stick, said that he
would go. Where was Mr.. Snedekor
livingP s aaj E. aaaa7s
"Jus' step 'cross de city, sar. Only
a step. Come along wild me, sar, an
I'll bring you right to de place." said
the old fellow, much pleased, shufiing
out. g" t.f. .'r.f r.t.y..s =.
The step proved to be mile or more,
though, and led to a part of the city
which had begun to decay long since.
Hating, finally, in front of a tumble
down old building, the first story of
which appeared to be barber's shop,
the negro fumbled under a shutter some,
moments and produced key.
=" You mustn't let him know, sar,n he
said in a low voice, "that l fetched YOU
all de way for to see him. cause he'd
be heep stirred up, JUS kinder make
it as if you'd dropped into my shop OBJ
your own free will, you know. He's
proud's Lucifer.'' '"'' '.
"Very WE'LL" said Durand. 81 I'M
derstand." T1 . s-4riHl f."-
After entering the barber-shop, the
old negro lighted a small kerosene
lamp, and led the way among the chairs
and furniture to the rear, where door
opened into hall. Then Durand fol-
lowed him up couple of flights of rick
ETY. stairs, and paused to listen as he
did. Some one was playing softly and
uncertainty on flute. Durand fancied
also that he heard woman singing in
subdued voice, as though she was
rocking child. The old negro coughed
and feigned to misplace his foot against
the stairs when starting to 60 up another
flight, and both the singing and the
playing of the flute ceased at once. At
the landing he hesitated again before
opening a door that faced them.
"Jus' minute, sar," he said, "while
l looks in.' .-,.,.. ~
As he did so, however, Durand could
NOT helm catching q olimnsa of the trail