The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-04-13
THE TELL.TALE CHIMNEY,
Z Romantic Story of the Youth of Count An
drassy's Father.

myself until lately, but this much am cer-
hin Of, that delicious wine is made from
the grapes which grow on the mountain
sides Of Mad, and, besides that, theae is
mineral spring in this otherwise unimpor-
tant metropolis Of Hegyallya; but these two
facts are all know of the Mad of to.
day.
Well, then, it 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
vlntagesin Hegyallya is national festlvlty,
and the nobility flock into Mad, not only
from the Jempliner and Zipser Countries.
but from the whole of Upper Hungary, and
Bacchus, and rendering homage to the other
gods Of pleasure. The Hungarians are
dance-lovine people. Bands Of bronze
checked gypsies have made US, and all the
world, familiar with their soul stirring and
ardent melodies, as we'll as with their
"Csardas, national dance, with its pecu-
liar and passionate rhythm. It 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 grandees 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 18-. 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-liA hts from chandeliers and Candida
Ira, which were reelected 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
grant flowers. Rlistening silks, clear, ring
ing laughter, little dancing feet, and bril-
liant eyes all combined to form a scene
worthy of the Arabian Nights.
Only one person seemed unmoved by
this splendor.. He was a young cavalier,
who, for some time, had been resting
following with his eyes the whirling, dis
tracing dance. At last he turned away, and
passed through the open glass-door on to
the vine. covered terra ,e. He leaned against
tie wooden balustrade, and looked thought
fully over to the hills of Saros- Patak, on
whose vines, five hundred years ago, the
first grapes in Hegysllya had ripened, and
which now stood ont in bold relief against
tue evening sky. He did not remain alone,
however, for in q few moments friend
the slender Bela-wiping his forehead, af-
tor the heating dance, came toward him.
Ha! So pensive, Andrassy2" he ex-
claimed, putting his hand on his friends
arLc.
Il am resting. have done all that duty
requires of me-. And anyway, the whole
thing tires me-"
"Heayens, 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 away in detected manner.
Now, III tell you what's the matter with
you said Bella.
"You make me curious"
Bella put his mouth to his friends ear
and whispered, laughingly:
you are in love.
Andrassy drew himself pwith great dig.
nifty. His black eyes flashed angrily at Be-
IL for few moments, and then he answ cred.
hauehtily:
"How does that concern you?"
you are right there" replied Bella again,
laughing. "Your being in love is none of
my business, certainly, and I ought to be
accustomed to it by this time, as have
seen you 50 often in that condition during
the eight years that have known you. But
still, it would make me very happy to have
wedding 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.
I'VE are such good friends" he said.
Then in warmer tone: "Why don't you
contde in me?"
what shall confide to your" asked An
Grassy, angrily.
The cause Of your ILL 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"
"Trouble?" said Andrassy, with q loud
and supercilieus laugh. Your imagination
must be very fine. What should trodble
me2"
Listen to me, answered Bella, earnestly,
land don't try to deceive me. You remem-
Der when We we're Vintienna and Pesth you
used to come to me, and throwing your
sabre and cap carelssly on the table, and
am in lover"
An1ra ,,v P,ownaa
What has that to do with the present?'
he asked, hastily.
AT that time you were very much en-
amored Of at least half-a-dozen tolerably
pretty women; some were ladies, and some
were not"
"Well~"
And laughed over it, because I knew
yea so we'll, and also knew how harmless
such infatuations were. While you swore
by al the saints in the calendar that you
were dead in love-"
But, o-day," continued Bella, unheeding
the interruption, you say nothing. call upon
no saints: but, nevertheless, this time you
arc in love. Your conduct makes me un-
easy. because it shows that you are really
serious"
"Thank God, you have finished at last,
said Andrassy, seemingly amused. And
whom am in love with, if I may ask?
You viii pardon my curiosity, hope"
All! Your information comes from
that quarterl"
yes. 1lka has noticed you never take
your eyes of Etelka Scapary."
Carl Andrassy had expected this answer,
and so did not move a muscle as Bella
mentioned Etelka's name, but smiled
pleasantly and said:
"And what else did the pretty countess
THAT you had not danced once with
Etelka."
"Ah! And that prsves that am cry
nuoa in love, does it notp" asked Carl,
lsuRhingly.
1ilka thinks 50. and agree with her"
"Would you consider it another proof if
were to leave this town in an hour, as
have decided to dol"
YES" said Bella. positively.
TO the devil with your obstinacy!" NUT
tered Andraasy, becoming excited, and q
slight flush mounted to his brown cheeks.
He seemed irressolute for some moments.
and after casting q searching glance into