The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-09-28

rest, ii the eastern tower, stood two per-
sons--a young man, remarkably hand
some, though; there wa an expression of
deep care upon his face, and lady. The
Iady was not remarkably handsome just
Y now,as she listenedtp her champion with
sdrnopins ewes; indeed, most people
would call her simply pretty until she
raised her expressive, dark blue eyes
and the brilliant, sylph-like smile broke
over her face. The two we're standing
talking carelessly together, the lady
leaning against the heayily-carred oaken
window frame, and the Young man
standing nearly opposite to her, caress-
ing q frightened falcon perched upon
4 his wrist.
$50, Count Alberghi, you will be re-
meMbered for a long while as the yonng
noble who gave the most splendid ball
as yet ever attended" The lips of the
young man curled, and he answeredcon-
temptIously:
.sThat j. surely worth gaining
ut any price,.
~ scorni,,l about it?"
tsYou know, Lady Lena. that / care
only for your appreciation. then the ball
is given only in honor and to please you.
whose slightest wish l would crafty at
any expense"
adozen times each day"
Probably; but the words do not come
from the heart, as mine do
that.
Very well, Lady Lena; / may some
time be able to prove the truth Of my
words. ! have been q fool. For three
years / have hung nponyour accent, fpl-
filled your every wish, as far as Law in
my power. My fortune-which was am
pie-I laid at yonr feet, that you might
have every possible want supplied; and
in return for this devotion / have re-
Yon know that I love you as few men
A~glove-with my whole heart and soul
yet you scarn me. You are rich and
noble. ] still love you as madiy US ever,
but tonight is the last time / bow be-
fore you. This once / plead, Lady Lena,
to be shown some kindness. For the
last time / offer you myself. Will you
accept
Laiy Lena turned very pale rs she
listened to the rapid, passionate words
uttered by the young man who knelt
before her. Her eyes grew dark with
some inward feeling, but her words de-
r. tiOyO0 SnO IA hUkCt WhLCA ldu TlS6u
in his heart at the gentle expression on
her face.
aOh. rise, Count Frederick-for /
know this is all nonsense-instantly. To-
morrow you will be beside me as usual,
the next, and every day, just as you
have for years." The young ina rose,
and.in nsWer to her tannt, only bent
his head and tenderly stroked the
glossy head and neck of the bright-eyed
bird on his wrist gM1Aookeds from one
to h other, as if inquiring what was
going on. Piqued at his silence, thelady
exclaimed:
Where 10y is your boosted love? 1
say q bitter thing to ybu and you do not
retalliate.n
g cannot forget myself so far as to re-
talllate to a woman p
sNo," said she, 'tbnt you can sheer,
You can sneer and stroke your falcon,
which know possesses more of your
boasted.loye than / do"
'Jennett never wounds me, he re.
piled. "In return for my caresses she
does not give me bitter Goodness"
Perhaps she would if she could
speak,, persisted the lady.
factions, Lady Lena said he, Speak
louder than Words
The girls eyes flashed. and she turned
~ AN NOOAs oAG puuSSA d5 t6IlC IlcuCcu
it, and, looking v e her shoulder, said
contaRnptuously: ~ suppose the cause
of your loyesfor that bird is because she
n cebelongedt to some formerlady love-"
The tone was very insulting, and this
time the young man raised his head
witt flashing ewes, and his words we're
rapid and indignant.
You are right, he replied. aThis
falcon belonged to a noble lady. whose
kind, wotnanly heart scorned to infiet a
wound upon the meanes creature; who
trampled not under foot honorable love
offered her, as if it were q disgraceful
thing, One whom i loved devotedly,
and who, had s o been unable to return
the Infection offered her, would have
felectedt with considerable gentleness.'
why, then, don't you return to this
paragon OF tenderness and yirtueY'
sneered the lady.
HShe woud willingly soothe nv
wounded spirit he replied, sbut she is
Without another word Lena sped
from the room, her brain on fire, her
eyes full of tears. Could Frederick have
dow, weeping bitterly, he would have
forgiven the bitter words. AS it was,
they partssdi in anger.
Lett alone, Frederick paced up and
down the room. In hsdespair he mnr-
INJURED aloud: 81 have been a driveling
topl-a mailman. For three years I have
devoted my time, heart, and fortune to
the SERVICE of this heartless woman. One
day rewarded with smiles the next with
trowns. Tomorrow Whensthe bills are 4
paid ior. debts incurred for thissnight,
II shall he absolutely penniless. Yes, to-
y morrow, my furniture, horses, and plate !
will.be sold, myseryants discharged, and
all that will remain to me is this old cas-
tie. and my faithful nurse. Margaret.
who will not leave me and my falcon.
alnlf building. now ringing with the
sounds of music, dancing, and merry !
laughter. will be closed to become the |
sanctuary of rats and owls. For myself, |
]. 4 shall Withdraw from society, and III
this small, gloomy tower support my !
n ptyerey and despair ne best l may. /
have been worse than foolish-I have
been gicked. But this repining will not
do. 1 mustrejoin my guests.n
30 saying, Fredrick replaced the fall |
conlOn his perch near the window, and
III forcing . gay smile and careless air. |
mnntered intothe ballroom, and from
asthat "a TILL the company left he was
sseni''Tls the saye.s oftl,e gay.
Q1ick,, SUSAN fasten the bodice and
hiring Ils my hood and mantle and the /
thick shoes exclaimed Lady Lena: I
a than Added, impattenlly, syonW have
ia pin this handkerchief and apron
string, . I my hands tire Gble no I cans
nOtidO any Lining The maid obeyed, |
andg0on g you mistress stood be-
hersslf III complets beasants attire.
Nyyill anybody Low me-. Snsansn sha
asked. auSatLgly RRShe drew fha hs,nd |