The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-12-28

30 SAYING Frederick replaced the fal
con on his perch near tho window, and
forcing gay smile and careless air
sauntcrcd into the ball room. and from
that time till the company left ne wa
seemingly the gayest of the gay.
Quick, Susan! fasten the bodice an,
bring me my hood and mantle and tn,
thick shoesr' exclaimed Lady Lena
then added. impatiently, You'll hav,
To pin this handkerchief and apron
string, for my hands tremble so can
not do anything The maid obcyed
and soon her young mistress stood be
fore the elegant mirror, laug to Sc.
herself in complete peasants attire.
Twill anybody know me, Susan?'
she asked, laughingly. rs she dcew the
hood over her face
mo. indeed. Lady Lena. replied the
maid; ''if | hadn't seen you dress /
should not know you myself"
Then am Off
And, suiting the action to the word.
the graceful Lady Lena ran out OF the
room and down stairs in very undig-
niiied way. In the garden she was met
by lover of SuSan's. who exclaimed:
Pears to me we are in a mOnstrOus
hurry. Mistress Susan. Can't you stop
10 give Il fellow moontde kisse'
AWAY with you!' she exclaimed.
You shall have two kisses when |
come back. ii you won't stop me now"
Good bargain, SUSAN" said he. 81
have not much to do. and will wait BY
the gate till you come back.
Away small Ian. Altar . .,.,,+,.
long. rapid walk she reached Castle
Alberghi, and, entering by low pos
tern door which she found open. made
her way to the door of the tower, where
She saw old Margaret seated.
Good noon. Dame Margaret, said
Lena. The old woman raised her head,
and, recognizing Susan, Lady Lena's
favoriie waiting maid. she returned II
very sulky greeting.
Don't be cross. Margaret, she con-
!inucd. 1--WE got a beautiful mole for
your yonag master from my lady"
''iuu needu' come here with il then"
said Dame Margaret. Your lady's
notes have brought sorrowenough loih;s
house.
But. Margaret. was sent to deliver
Il and receive an answer. aud dare
not 90 back without it; it would cost
me my pace. and you wouldn't be so
cruel IL Ina; Il, poor girl who has
never done you any harm Here L.
M began To sob, and Margaret arose,
saying:
You have never done me any harm,
81 give me the note and let me take il
upstairs quickiy.' The note was pro-
luced and Margaret grumbiing.y took
Il upstairs, mntlcring rs she did so.
much good, much good it will ito my
poor young master It isn't sealed
very closely aud if could read it |
would open it, and then il there was
anything in il To wrong him. I'd sooner
put my hand in the fire than give il
10 him. By this time she had reached
the second story and mad Knocked At tie
door.
Come ill.," said Frederick. who Was
seated by the window reading. He
looked up rs the old woman entered and
iskcd what she wanted.
"A note for YOU, sit" she replied.
The Young mans face turned Il shade
pa!cr and his hanl slightly trcmbled
\ moment he paused. overcome by his
feelings. then 'm""tn"uSiv tore it open.
AMI read tic - ing words:
LADY Lena Einrt. being about to
visit Eagland tor several years, desires
r" have the pleasure OF meeting once
more her friend. Count Frederick Al
Dergh. who has so my,teriOusly with
lrawn himself from society. She viii.
10 herself The honor of dining with him
his day al > clock
Aspasm passed over the young mans
ace. ~ he murmurcd "Once more"
linen. turning to Margaret. he said.
.Wnatj there in the house to eat?"
As good rs nothing. SIR" replied the
ailhlui woman. for there is only scraps
cit from Your breakfast
That, bad. Margaret, said he.
for | have no money, not 4 single |.
REUTER-. and here is note from Lady |
."na informing me that she will dine
with me to-day"
.'Shc mustn't come, dear sir! There |
: nothing 10 give her.. frederick |
eemea lost in thought. Suddenly he |
aised his mead.
Il have il now said he. "YOu must |
crvc up my poor Jeanette here. 1t is
III can do
ION. master! What, roast this poor
'ird you have loved SD long, and which
belonged To-
Hush, Margaret. not another; only
10 rs bid yOn. Serve the bird up rs
,est you can. Have the table laid
or two in the old d:ning-room, having
t ready precisely at 3. When the lady
rrives summon me, and serve dinner
shall be in my chamber,
% which | shall now retire. Margaret
Jared not demonstrate, but sobbing and
rrirging her hands she went dawn.
tairS. Lena had watched ror coming
nth intense anxiety.
What is the matter Margaret? Has
nything happened to your master??'
!" Deed there has, :" wOefully an.
wered Margaret.
What" said Lena. Speak wo
man,
''Oh, only he's gone clean demented.
'ou bring note from your naughty
4 stress, who ought to be drowned in
he Elbe. for she always makes trouble
Dr my dear young master, one of whose
myers is worth more than all her body;
ladc him waste all his fortune, SO that
Ow he is us poor as Job. and now
lakes him kill his beautiful falcon" A
triumphant smile now dashed into the
yes of the false waiting woman, and
he asked. How so?'
why. YOU see, Mistress Susan. your
idy is coming to dine with him, and
here is nothing in the house, neither
ictuals, nor even kreutzer. so he has
rdered the falcon 10 be roasted for
our wicked ladv's dinner"
IL have no doubt it will make capital
ating," laughed the girl.
''Out upon you,' said Margaret.
You are rs hearllcss rs your mistress.
10 back to her and tell her she is well
Dme. | hope the bird may stick in
er throat and choke her, unfeeling wo-
ian that she is.
"Oh, don't take On so, Margaret.
m sorry your master is SO poor. but he
ill offer my lady dish valuable for
s rarity, for warrant me she has new
+ tasted roast falcon before" Marga-
cts only answer was to throw herself
Ito chair and sob. The disguised
ena approached her.
Don't feel so sad. but tell me why
Mould Count Frederick care so much
II the poor bird?"
Don't Won know thatp Whv. il be- /: