Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-04-13
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UNI size, but with magnificent inquire,
which the tight fitting Hungarian costume
set off to great advantage. His face dio
not belle his origin. His hair was black
and curly, and under a broad forehead
shone apair of deep-se lust"ous black
eyes. Roman nose, strong chin, and
long beard completed his artistic appear
ance, and although not SO striking as his
friend Bella, he posed greater claims to
manly beauty.
When Andrassy joined the dancers with
Ilka Aponyi, Bella fastened to the Countess
Scapary. who sat alone. smiling as her ewes
followed her daughter who was waltzing.
We'll, how are you enjoying yourself,
Countess2" asked he.
Very we'll, dear cousin. You see Erelka
is dancing, and I. as wall flow er, am en-
joying my ohild's conquest"
AT thai moment Etalka returned.
where is Ilka?" she asked, giving her
hand to her cousin.
she is dancing with Carl Andrassy."
"Ah! with Count AndrassyP" said the
beautiful girl, her eyes glancing around the
jealous2"
mo. indeed" replied Bella smiling, mot
Of Carl Andrassy.
His tone of voice and his smile did not
please her. She thought they expressed
contempt for Carl, and little wrinkle
formed between her two eyebrows as she
looked inquiringly at Bella.
He is my best friend, and-in love-"
Etelka Scapary blushed, and, turning
away quickly, said: Then, certainly, you
have nothing to fear"
The music ceased, and supper was an
NJ I'D.
10 lid like some fresh flowers in my
hair" said Etelks to her mother. The
heat has withered my roses, and they are al
most ready to fall to pieces.
well, let's 60, then. Well meet again,
cousin"
The mother was proud, queenly woman.
cious, but this fact you would never have
suspected from her magnificent costumes
and trains of cloth of. gold; but still it
was an open secret that she had dismissed
the young Esterhazy. and also Gyula
Zychy, when they proposed for Eselka's
hand, in consequence of their extravagfnt
habits.
Etelka was slender and graceful. She
resembled Greuze's pictars Of spring in her
simple white dress of light silver embroid.
.
with very short waist She wore pale blue
blush roses in her hair and at her g;rdle.
Her complexion was fair and delicate, hel
dark eyebrows were archsd, her long, black
lashes Swallowed large, liquid, earnest eyes
and smile of happy youth played around
her lips.
Bella looked after her, and said as An
Grassy approached. She is truly charm
ng."
Farewell, friend" replied Andrassy
giving Bella his hand. Il leave in ar
hour.
You are fool if you don't Try your
luck before you 60.
You know very we'll that am not eco
nomical enough and that is what the Scapa,
ry exacts from her SON. law. Just think
of what happened last year, when l., with 6
special purpose, paid the countess visit
We were strolling in the garden, and I
thoughtlessly, pulled a plum and threw i
away. When the countess saw this she
was highly incsnsed, made me long speech
on economy and prodigality, and said who
ever pulls plum to eat may be economi
Cal, but he who pulls one to throw away is {
spendthrift. and to spendthrift she wouli
never give her daughter.
That's ridiculous"
Il believe her, however; and since Ester
hazy and evan Gyula Z7chy have received
the mitten, shall not risk refusal"
You are too proud"
"Etelka, however charming she may be
still has great fault.
Her mother" asked Bella, laughing.
NO."
What can it be them"
"She is the richest heiress in Hungry"
What q great misfortune!" exclaimed
Bella, sarcastically.
Rich girls are constantly told that mel
want to marry them for their money only
and finally they believe it."
Well, perhaps you are right.
Goodbye. Your fcncee is waiting TO
you. We meet again next November il
Pesth."
returned to Ilka, Carl Audrassy, making
his adieux here and there. left the ta'l
room, and ordered his carriage. He thel
went to his room, which was on the frs
floor, to prepare for his journey. Will
his valet packed his effects, the count fllet
the little short stemmed pipe which he va
in the habit of smoking, and stretched
himself, signing, on the Tongue which stoo'
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putting thick clouds Of smoke, his min,
Was occupied with Etelka. Dared he risk
following the advise of his friendp H.
would if he were only sure of Etslka's at
lection. But, as it was-no, he could mol
His pride won the victory. Suddenly
started up out of his reverie.
Did you say anything2" he asked o: tn
servant, who was busy at the other end @
the large room
NO, my lord"
Andrassy locked perplexed, for he hat
distinctly heard some one speaking. Their
it was again. A fresh, melodious, girl
voice asked:
Are the roses in the right place."
yes, my child. Wait, and I will faster
them again"
Aldrassy understood every word. Il
recognized the two voices Immediately, bu
where did they come from? That ridi
was soon solved. The fro place of hi
room connected with the room above il
such manner as to allow him to hear dis
.inctlY every word that was said. Eagerl
listening, he bent his head down to til
tell-tale chimney.
Are you enjoying yourself this evening
"Tolerably," answered Etelka.
(Which Of the gentlepen do you lik
best2"
Here was pause. The count hea,
beat violently. He thought that Etelka'
answer, which was of so much importanc.
to him, was spoken too softly to be heard
He leaned farther over into the fire. place
"Still--Count Andrassy," she said, q
last
He felt like shouting with JOY. but con
tinued listening without moving.
Il do, too" said the mother; and if b.
should propose to you?"
Andressy held his breath.
"Oh, mamma" she answered reproach.
fully. Then. after little while, she add
ed, sadly: Il don't think Of that any more
don't think that win ever happen.
But If it did?"
aOh, then should be very happy sait
Etelka, SO softly, that Carl Andrassy coul
scarcely hear it.
He did not wait a moment longer
Springing up, he threw away the extin
guished pipe. His cheeks were burning
and his eyes glistened, as he stood in fror
of the mirror to rearrange his toilet. Sud
denly he stopped, and struck his forehead
Was he not dreaming2 Was it not q delu
sionp
did you hear any one speaking juf
now?" he asked, turning round to his ser
want.