The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-13

III his appearance, and particularly at
tentive as to the make and arrangement
Of his dress.
| Ii was not until some time had elaps-
ed that Mr.. Karl, finding himself ex-
tromely annoyed by the attentions of /.
provokingly handsome youth toward
Nlam'selle Adeline, began to question
himself as to why he felt so much irri-
tated; and then it occurred to him in
the strongest manner possible, suddenly
as it were, without any mental train of
reasoning. that he was in love-
If Karl, or even the pretty Adeline,
had been slow III discovering the growth
had been somewhat quicker; she had
had experience in these matters, and
could understand the very little Incl
dents, which. unheeded by the parties
themselves, speak volumes to careful
and Interested observer and, as wise
and prudent mother ought to do, she
| deemed 1t right, before matters went too
| far, to know something more about Mr..
Karl Leibctz it was true Mr.. Reisthaus
had stated his family to be of the high
est responsibility, and that he was
instructed to honor his drafts to any
amount all that might be very " ell, as
far as their original position was con-
corned, but something more she thought
ought to be known, as matters seemed
to be taking n different turn
80 ono day, finding the opportunity
of making up some accounts with Mr..
Rclsthaus to be very convenient, she
stated at once what were her suspicious,
and begged to know who and what the
elder Mr.. Lcibetz might be.
The worthy banker seemed somewhat
posed at such downright question, for
he stared ut madame through his spec.
taclcs as if she had been newly-discov-
erod error in his ledger, but the scrutiny
was unsatisfacb:o for the lady had
screwed up her countenancein the most
determined manner; aud, like Brutus,
she paused for Il reply.
"Tms is al awkward business, ma-
dame" rcjoined the banker.
"Au awkward business!" responded
the lady in surprise.
every.
81 really don't understand YOU, Mr.,
Reisthaus."
II am sorry for it. madame but to
explain"
"1t is pity your daughter should
love Mr.. Karl, and 1t is pity that MIR.
Karl should be enamored of the young
Lady, because there can be no marriage
in the case"
"What," screamed the astonished
mother. "not marry my daughterI"
"Perfectly out Of the question:
els he married alreadyP"
"CertainIy not"
"Then what is there to prevent him?"
'He has father"
"Doubtless.
"And his father is---'
"What?"
"Why, madame, I am not axactIy at
liberty to explain; but as friend to
yourself and family, believe me when I
say it is quite impossible that mar
riage can, under any circumstances,
take place; therefore I would advise
you, rs soon as possible, to put stop
to this counting.
The banker looked serious, and
madame knew him so well for matter
of-fact personage, that she determined
on following his advice; therefore, on
her return home, without much oircum-
Iocution, she stated her mind pretty
freely.
Mr.. Karl hnmmed and had like
man who had great to say but did not
know exactly how to exr lain himself
but madame cut the matter extremely
short, by stating that, as mother,
anxious for the welfare and peace of
mind of her daughter, she was desirous
of preventing her affections being ir-
revocably fixed where the object of
them was altogether beyond her reach,
and if perfectly agreeable to Mr.. Karl
Leibetz, his absence alone would bring
about 80 desirable an object.
Mr. Karl looked very angry, and
tried to expostulate; but madame re-
manned firm, and the result WAS his
departure from Heidelburg on tho fol-
lowing day.
The pretty Adeline pined for some
time for the loss of her companion, but
as time wore on, and as neither he nor
tidings of him over reached her after
ward, she gradually began to listen to
the addresses of young merchant,
named Reiter; and though he wanted
the grace, ease, and dignity of Mr..
Karl, yet the match was so desirable,
and tho young man 80 agreeable, that
she Mt length consisted to become Ma
| dame Reiter.
limo wore away, and some few years
passed on, Madame Rciter having fol-
flowed tho prosperous fortunes of her
husband. who had finally settled at
Munich ; as they wero but recontly ar
rived, with the intention Of permanently
residing at tho Bavarlan court, it was
necessary that they should be presented.
The important day being arrived,