Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-04-13
THE TELL.TALE CHIMNEY.
Romantic Story of the Youth of Count An
srassy,s Father.


Yes, but where is Mad? I did not know
myself until lately, but this much I am GER
hin OF, that delicious wine is made from
the grapes which grow on the mountain
sides of Mad, and, besides that, theae is a
mineral spring in this otherwise unimpor-
tant metropolis of Hegyallya; but these two
facts are all / know Of the Mad Of to.
day.
WE'LL then, 1t was at the time of the vim
tage-a very important time in Mad, as even
the neighboring market-town of Tokay
could not produce such excellent wine. The
vintgesin Hegyallya is national festlvity,
and the nobility flock into Mad, not only
from the Jempliner and Zipser Countries,
but from the whole of Upper Hungary, and
devote week to Offering thanks to kind
Bacch1s, and rendering homage to the other
gods of pleasure The Hungarians are
danoesloying people. Bands of bronZs-
checked gypsies have made us, and all the
world, familiar with their soul stirring and
ardent melodies, as we'll as with their
"Csardss, a national dance, with its pecu-
liar and passiop ate rhythm. 1t is not only
of late years that the people on both sides
of the Thesis have been fond Of dancing;
on the contrary, they were much more so
before the Western European civilization
penetrated, by means Of railroads and high
ways into the sacred home of the Tokyans.
In those days the vintage. ball in Mad last
ed at least five days, and was SO renowned
that grandses would come with their wives
and daughters over fifty miles to participate
In the festivities.
The story opens at the ball, on the third
day Of the festival, in the year 49,. The
sun had long set behind the blue green
tops of the vine. covered mountains, and
night approached; but the ballroom was as
bright as day, Illuminated by numberless
wax-li. hts from chandeliers and Candida
ira, which were reflected from the mirrored
walls, and flashed from jewels of immense
worth in the orders worn on the breasts OF
brave men, in the curls and on the snow,
white shoulders and arms of beautiful wo-
men. Intoxicating music sounded through
the large room, and the dazzling gold and
silver embroideries, costly laces, fresh fra
ing laughter, little dancing feet, and bril-,
liant eyes all combined to form scene
worthy of the Arabian Nights.
Only one person seemed unmoved by
this splendor.. He was young cavalier,
who, for some time, had been resting
against pillar, and who appeared tired of
following with his eyes the whirling, dis
tracing dance. At last he turned away, and
passed through the open glass-d on to
the vine covered terra e. He leaned against
tie wooden balustrade, ard looked thought
fully over to the hills Of Saros- Patak, On
whose vines, five hundred years ago, the
first grapes in Hegyallya had ripened, and
which now stood out in bold relief against
the evening sky. He did not remain alone,
however, for in few moments friend
the slender Bela-wiping his forehead, af-
ter the heating dance, came toward him.
Hal So raOSiya AnNroSSv?" ha
caimed, putting his hand on his friends
arlE.
lam resting I have done all that duty
requires CT me. And anyway, the whole
thing tires me.
Heavens, man! Traitor!" replied the
other, with affected establishment. "The
ball in Mad tires you? Look around you
again. Where in the world could you find
50 many beautiful women, bright eyes, and
pretty faces as here?"
Nowhere"
AND, nevertheless it tires your"
"As have already said"
Il don't believe it," laughed Count Bella
Carl Andrassy shrugged his shoulders, and
turned sway in detected manner.
Now, I'll tell you what's the matter with
you" said Bella.
You make me curious"
Bella put his mouth to his friends ear
md whispered, laughingly:
You are in love.
Andrassy drew himself pwith great dig
ity. His black eyes flashed angrily at Be
llfor few moments, and then he answered,
hanehtily:
How does that concern you?"
You are right there, replied Bella again,
anghing. "Your being in love is none Of
ny business, certainly, and I ought to be
accustomed to it by this time, as / have
seen you so often in That condition during
the eight years that have known you. But
still, it would make me very happy to have
the pleasure of dancing with Ilka at your
=edding SOON"
Andrassy smiled.
You had better do all your-dancing here,
then, for you will have to wait long time
for my wedding"
Bella looked impatient at him.
We are such good friends" he said
Then in warmer tone: "Why don't you
conhde in me2"
What shall confde to your" asked An
Grassy, angrily.
The cause of your l-temper."
Il have the best temper in the world.'
Don't try to deceive me. I know you
too we'll. You are in trouble"
"Trouble2" said Andrassy, with loui
and supercilieus laugh: Your Imagination
must be very fine. What should trouble
mef"
Listen to me, answered Bella, earnestly
"and don't try to deceive me. You remen.
Der when We were Vintienna and Pesth Vol
used to come to me, and throwing you,
sabre and cap carelssly on the table, and
yourself on a chair, you would exclaim: q
am in lover"
Andra5sv ffowned.
What has that TO do with the present.
ne asked, hastily.
"At that time you were very much en-.
Rmored of at least half dozen tolerably
pretty women; some were ladies, and some
were not"
well"
And laughed over il, because knew
yea so well, and I also knew how harmless:
such infatuations were. While you swore
by all the saints in the calendar that you
were dead in love-"
But, to- day, continued Bella, unheedin,
the interruption, "you say nothing. call upol
lo saints; but, nevertheless, this time you
are in love. Your conduct makes me I'M
easy, because it shows that you are really
serious"
"Thank God, you have finished at last,
said Andrassy, seemingly amused. "Ant
whom am 1 in love with, if may ask
You will pardon my curiosity, hope"
HIlka says-"
All! Your information comes from
that quarterl"
Eyes. Ilka has noticed you never taxi
your eyes off Etelka Scapary."'
Carl Andrassy had expected this answer
and so did not move a muscle as Bel
mentioned Etelka's name, but smiles
pleasantly and said:
"And what else did the pretty countess
say2"
THAT You had not danced once witt
Etelka."
"Ahl And that proves that am err
uch in love, does it not?" asked Carl
laughingly.
4I1ka thinks So, and agree with her.
Would you consider it another proof i
were to leave this town in an hour, as
have decided to dos
YES" said Bella. positively.
To the devil with your obstinacy!" NUT
tered Andrassy, becoming excited, and
aIipht fiuah xpountad tn hia hrnun chaaks