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

-" ~ AueW. tHtrc = nuught IN the way
The botrd here is fair al four dollars a day.
HE THINKS
~ ny W The wings OF the mprn--if could;
bui ihe wigs 81 the morn will do me no good
t ,ns, eol'ersa Day" did YOU say. my adored
Just iyck POUR d0iaafs Ia pay n weeks board
-lYcik"rs S;ate-man.
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AN 4D-T1ME LOVE STORY.
The finebld mansion OF the Albcrgh
family. neaf Gluckstadt. was Brilliant,
lighted, aah the sound of music anC
tancing ~ borne on the evening ali
across ~ n'Eing. sparkling waters 81
the Elbf Fiat MI. ht a grand ball was
given bt Count Frederick Albergh, the
Dnly remaining representative of the
ooblc fsmily whose name he bore. The
building was massive stone. high and
lark. Protected by moat. draw bridge
and batlement towers. Ii was fine
old feudal castle. built in the time OF
Frederick II. Outside it looked grand
and g.oomy; inside it was ablaze with
lights and redolent with the perfumes
Of choice flowers, which were scattered
in profision, not only about the large
reception saloon. but in all the smaller
apartments. which were thrown open
to the guests.
In little room, far removed from the
rest, in the eastern tower, stood two
persOns--a young man, remarkably
handsome. though there was an express
sion of deep care upon his face. and a
lady. The lady was not remarkably
handsome just now, as she listened to
her champ on with dropping eyes; in
Iced. most people would call her imp
~ pretty until she raised her expires
Sive. dark blue eyes and the brilliant,
sylph-like smile broke over her face.
The two were standing talking care
lessly together, the lady leaning against
the heavily carved oaken window
frame, aid the Young man standing
nearly opposite her, caress ng bright
eyed falcon pcrched upon his wrist.
so, Count Albright, you will be re-
for long while as the
Young noble who gave the most splen-
did ball As yet ever attended" The
lips of tho young man curlcd, and he
lcon,cmp,uou>ly:
That is surely name worth gaining
81: any price.
'.Of course said the lady. But
why SO scornful about ita'
You know, Lads Lena, that care
only for your appreciation; then the
ball is given only IN honor and to
please you. whose slightest wish | would
crafty at any expense.
"Alas. Count Alberghi, am told
hat a dozen times each day."
Probably; but the words do not
come from the heart, as mine do"
POOH" said the lady. They all
swear that
Very well, Lady Lena; | may some
ime be able To prove the truth of my
words. / nave been - fool. For three
ears fase, hung npon your accent.
u. filled your Avery wish, "a TAR as lay
n my Fses.ra Ny RECOMMENDATION WINS
lmpfe 81 lald ft your feet. that YOU
night have e(ry possible wan, sup
,lIed; and id return for this devotion
ave received nothing bur co!iness ami
corn. You know thai love Won a>
ew men love-with my whole heart ami
Oul--vet You scoru me. You are rlcn
md noble. still love YOU ~ madly As
'ver. but tonight is the last inc now
'efore You. This once | plead, Lady
-ena, 10 be shown some kindness. For
he last time | offer you IN, self. VIII
OF accept me?
Lady Lens turned very pale rs she
islcne,i to the rapid. passionate words
altered by the Young man VINO kneit
'eiore her. Her eyes grew dark with
ono inward feeling, bat her words de-
iroyed The faint hope which had risen
II his heart al the gentle expression Oh
rr face.
"Oh. rise, Count Frcderick--for
now this Ia all nonsense instantly. |
tomorrow you will br beside me rs
sual, and the neXl, and every day, |
ust as you have been for years. The
Dung man rose, and in answer to her
aunt, only bent his head and tenierly |
trOked the glossy head and neck of the
right eyed bird on his wrist. who
DOked from one TO the other. As, if in
uiring what was going on. Piqued al
is silence, the lady exclaimed:
"Where now is your boosted love?
say bitter thing to you and you do
OF retaliate."
Il cannot forget myself so far rs 10
etaliate to 4 woman"
NO" said she, "put you can snear.
'ou sheer and stroke your falcon.
'hich know possesses more of your
Oasted love than ] do.
Jeanette never wounds me, he re-
lied. '.In return for my carcsses she
oes not give me bitter GOODNESS"
Perhaps she woul if she could
peak" persisted the lady.
factions, Lady Lena, said he.
speak louder than words"
The girls eyes flashed. and she
lrned to the door, but paused As she
cared it, and, looking over her should
r, said CONTEMPORARY: IL suppose
ne cause of your love for that bird is
ecause she once belonged TO some
primer lady love-"
TIE tone was very insulting, and this
me the young man raised his head
18th flashing eyes, and his words were
apid and indignant.
'.You are right" he replied. This
alcon belonged to noble lady, whose
ind, womanly heart scorned to intlict
wound upon the meanest creature;
Tho trampied not under foot honorable
I'VE offered her, rs ii it were dis.
raceful thing. One whom loved lie.
otedly, and who, had she been unable
, return the affection offered her.
'ould have rejected itwith considerable
entleness.
why, then, don't you return TO this
aragon of tenderness and vir,ue"
ncered the lady.
..She would willingly soothe my
'ounded spirit" he replied. but she
dead"
Without another word Lena sped
.om the room, her brain OH fire, her
yes full of tears. Could Frederick
ave seen her "a she, leaning far out of
window, weeping bitterly. he would
ave forgiven the bitter words. AS it
'as, they parted in anger.
Left alone, Frederick paced up and
own the room. In his despair he
aloud: II have been drive
ng tool-a mailman. For three years
have devoted my time, heart, and for
Inc to the service of this heartless wo-
ian. One day rewarded with smiles
ne next with frowns. Tomorrow.
hen the bills are paid for debts incur
ed for this night, shall be absolutely
enniless. Yes, tomorrow my furni-
are, horses. and plate will be sold, my
srvants discharged. and all that will
emain to me is this old castle, and my
sithful nurse, Margaret. who will not
ave me. and my falcon. This build
~. now ringing with the sounds of
,1sic, dancing, and merry laughter,
ill be closed. to become the sanctuary
rats and owls. For myself. l shall
withdraw from society, and in this
mall. gloomy tower support my pow