The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-06-21

deceived and betrayed by every one, with
Out exception, with whom l ever had any
connection. Some have pretended friend
ship for NEON account of my money.
Others have pretended to love me--again
for my money; and it went on. l often
mingled in the garb Of a simple workman,
with the masses, and thus one day became
acquainted with & charming beng, young
| girl, TO whom my whole heart soon went
out Ill love. i disclosed to her neither my
name nor my position: longed to be
loved for myself alone, aud for time it ap-
peared as If was going to be happy-at
last The young girl and l, whom she still
regarded as simple workman, met every
afternoon in the Marcusplatz, where we
walked up and down together, passing
many happy hours. One day my dear girl
| appeared with red eyes-she had been
wccpmg-and told me we must part con-
Tossing that her life belonged to another |
| With these words she tore herself from me
and disappeared in the crowd. Her faith
lcssness decided my destiny. Vainly did
| rush into the pleasures which SO called
good society has to offer, but found my
lost peace of soul never, never then de-
termincd to bring my joyless existence to
close"
"Unhappy young man. said the elder
wiping his eyes !, from my whole heart
pity you. must acknowledge that was
more fortunate than you; for [ at least was
by two womcn-.-my wife and daughter
tenderly loved"
"Will you give me your address, good
Sir, that may convince myself of the
truth of your story? 1t Is not exactly mis-
trust but must see to believe. To-mor.
row will arrange my affairs as have al
ready told you You will remain at this inn
tonight, and in the morning / will return.
Give me your word Of honor that you will
not leave this house until come back and
that you will not, in the meantime speak
to any one OF what has taken place between
u.s."
"You have my word. 60 to my dwell
ing. to my daughter. and you will find that
have told you but the simple truth. NV
name IS Wilhelm Salm. Here Is my ad-
dress"
With these words lie handed the young
man paper, giving the address of his
house. 1t lay Ill Il suburb inhabited by the
poorer classes, at some distance from the
city proper.
"And my name is Carl Teodor," here
upon said the young man. s.'Take this
bank note; 1t will serve ill my return" F"
Carl rang for the waiter, had the land
lord called, commended the old man to his
care in suitable terms and left the house.
Hardly had the morning broke, when
Carl found himself Oh the way to the su-
burb where lived the daughter of the old
man with whom he had become acquainted
under such peculiar circumstances. 1t was
poor place. The young man knocked
opened the door, and llvoluntarily stepped
back.
What did he see!
The yonng girl whose Inconsistency had
made his life burden unbearable, stood
before HIM
She had grown pale--very pale but he
knew her at first glance; it was Bertha,
whom he had once hoped to call his own
At his appearance, the young girl sprang
toward him, overcome with Joy, holding
out her little hand. The young man waved
her back, exc'aiming. You did not ex-
pect to see me2"
The poor girl sank into her scat, and
covered her pale, beautiful countenance
with her pale hands.
care you Wilhelm Salms's daughtcr2"
asked the young man coldly after pause
81 am," anewered the maiden timidly.
"And who, and where is that other, to
whom, as you told nc at parting, your
life bclongcd2"
"That other Is my father" answered the
young girl, looking up to the young man
with glance in which spoke the tcnderest
Of love.
With lightning quickncss the truth
dawncd upon him, the scales fell from his
eyes.
Spccchicssly he rushed to Bertha, took
her in his arms, and pressed her to his
| breast.
"Comc to your fathcrl" he faltered.
"My father Oh, heaven l forgot !;
where is he2 He has been out all night
l have watched for him III tears the long
night through"
"Your father is saved He is with me, "
was Carl's answcr,as he hurried the young
girl out. and through the streets to the
arms of her father.
A fortnight later, III the midst of the
greatest spiendor, the marriage of the rich
young banker, Carl TcoGpr, to Bertha
Salms, took plnce.
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