The Mineral argus., 1883-10-25

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sounds Of music, dancing, and merry
laughter, will be closed 10 become the
sanctuary of rats and owls. For myself,
| shall withdraw from society, and in
this small, gloomy tower support my
poveTCy and despair M best may. |
have been worse than foolish-l have
been wicked. But this Teplning will not
do. l must reioin my guests"
50 saying, Friedrich replaced the fall
con on his perch neal the window, and
forcing "a gay smile and careless air,
sauntered into the ballroom, and from
that time till the company left he was
seemingly the eayest Of the gay. j..
Quick, Susanl fasten the bodice and
bring me my hood and mantle and the
thick shoes" exclaimed Lady Lena;
then added, impatiently, you'll have
10 pin this handkerchief and apron
string, for my hands tire nble 80 ! can
not do any thing" The maid obeyed,
and soon her young mistress stood be-
fore the elegant mirror, laughing TO see
herself in complete peasants attire.
"Wili anybody know me, Susan?" she
asked, l~augningiy, as she drew the hood
Over her face.
mo, Indeed, Lady Lena" replied the
maid; "if / hadn't 9 g you dress ]
should not know you myself"
Then / am Off"
And suiting the action 10 the word,
the graceful Lady Lena ran out Of the
room and down stairs In a very undigni-
fed way. In the garden she was met
by a lover Of S~usan's, who exclaimed:
Pears to me we are in a monstrous
hurry, Mistress Susan. Can't you stop
to give a fellow a noontide kiss2"
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"You shall have two kisses when /
come back, if you won't stop me now"
Good bargain, Susan" said he. 81
have much TO do, and will wait by the
gate till you come back"
Away sped Lena. After a pretty long,
rapid walk she reached Castle Alberghi,
and, entering by a low posteru door,
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 fav-
orite waiting maid, she returneda yery
greeting.
Don't be cross, Margaret" she con-
tinued; i've got a beautiful note for
your young master from my lady"
You needn't come here with il then.
aid Dame NJ irgaret. "Ynur lady.s
notes have brought SORROW enough to
house."
But, Margaret, | was sent to deliver
n receive an answer, and | dare not
% back without it; II would cost me NV
place, and YOU wouldn't be so cruel as
to a poor girl who has never done
'ou any harm" Here Lena began TO
and Margaret arose, saying:
You have never done me any harm. |
o give me the note and let me take il
Up stairs quickly" The note was pro-
lucei, and Margaret grumblingly took
up stairs, mutterlng as h did so.
Much good, much good it will do my
young master. Ii isn't sealed Verv
and If | could read it l would
pen it, and then Il there was ANYTHING
n II To wing him, I'd sooner put nv
land in the fire than give il to him.'
this time she had reached the second
tory and knocked at the door
Come IN, said Frederick, who was
10y the window reading. He
up as the I'D woman entered
nd asked what she wanted.
note for you, SIR" she replied.
ne young mans face turned a shade
'aler, and his hand slightly trembled as
Ie took the delicate PERU ed note. A
he paused, overcome by his
ceilings, then i~mpetuouSly tore it open
nd read the follow sing words:
Lady Lena Erfert, being about 10
lSt England for several years, desires
D have the pleasure Of meeting once
lore her friend Count Frederick Al
efghl, who has SO mysteriOusly with
himself from society. She will
. herself the honor Of dining with him
ms day at . O'Clock"
A spasm passed over the Young mans
zee and he mumured. ''Once more"
hen turning to Margaret, he said:
" hat Is there in the house to eat?"
As good as nothing. sir" replied the
lthtul woman, ''for there is only scraps
~ from Your breakfast"
That's bad, Margaret" said he, "for
nave no money, not a single kreutzer,
ID here Is a note from Lady Lena in
'fmlng me that she Will dine with me
day"
She mustn't come. dear sir. There is
'thing TO give her" Frederick SCENE
,St IN thought. Suddenly, be raised
is head.
Il have it now" said he. You must {
rye up my, poor Jeanette here. 1t is
"Oh, master. What, roast this poor :
"a you have loved 50 long, and which
,iOnged -" I
Hush, Margaret; not another word !
ny do as bid you. Serve the bird up
best you can. Haye the table laid for {
IN the old dining room, having il 7
1dy precisely at 5. When the lady ar q
YES summon me, and serve dinner inn :
Iediately. | shall be in my chamber, !
which shall now retire" Marga et !
red o demonstrate, but sobbing and ;
ringing Der hands, she went down !
tirs, Lena bad waited her coming 4
IN intense anxiety. /
What's he matter, Margaret Has D
y thing happened to your master?" d
Deed there has" woemlly answered o
a%Igaret. v