The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-09-28
No, Indeed, Lady Lena" replied the
maid; "if I hadn't seen you dress /
should not know you myself
.sThen 1 am off" 49,

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And suiting the action to the word.
room and down stairs in q very undigni-
fed way. In the garden she was met
by 9 lover of Susan's, who exclaimed:
Pears to me we are in a monstrous
hurry, Mistress Susan. Can't YOU stop
to give a fellow q noontide kiss?"
Away with you!" she exclaimed.
"You shall have two kisses when |
come back. If you won't stop me now.n
GOOD bargain, Susan" said he. 81
have much to do, and will wait by the
gate till you come back"
Away sped Lena. After q pretty long.
rapid walk she reached Castle Alberchl.
and, entering by n low poster.l door.
which she found open, made her way to
the door ofthe tower, where she saw
old Margaret seated.
1Good noon, Dame Margaret" said
Lena. The old woman raised her head,
and, recognizing Susan, Lady Lena's fay.
orite waiting maid, she returneda very
sulky greeting.
Don't be cross. Margaret" she con-
tinued; s1've got a beautiful note Tor
your young master from my lady"
you needn't come here with it then.
said Dame Margaret. "Your lady.s
notes have brought sorrow enough to
this house,"
But, Margaret, | was sent to deliver
it and receive an answer, and / dare not
60 back without it; it would cost me my
place, and you wouldn't be SO cruel as
that to a poor girl who has never done
you my HARM" Here Lena began to
sob, and Margaret arose, saying:
You have never done me any harm.
so give me the note and let me take it
up stairs quickly" The note was pro-
duceti, and Margaret grumblingiy took
II up stars, mutierlng as she did so.
Much good, much good it will DO my
poor young master. 1t isn't sealed very
closely and if l could read it | would
open it, and then ii there was anything
In it to wrong him, I'd sooner put my
hand in the fire than give it to him.
By this time she had reached the second
story and knocked at the door
Come in" said Frederick, who was
seated by the window reading. He
looked up as the old oma entered
and asked what she wanted.
"A note for you, sir" she replied.
The young mans face turned a shade
paler, and his hand slightly trembled as
he took the delicate PERU ed note. A
moment he paused, overcome by his
feelings, then impetuously tore it open
and read the following words:
Lady Lena Erfart, being about to
visit England for several years, desires
to have the pleasure of meeting once
more her friend Count Frederick Al
berghi, who has 20 mysteriously with
drawn himself from society. She will
do herself the honor of dining with him
this day at 5 O'clock"
A spasm passed over the young mans
face and he mumured, "Once more"
Then turning to Margaret, he said:
What is there in the house to eat?"
As good as nothing, sir" replied the
faithful woman, "forthere is only scraps
lett from your breakfast"
THAT'S bad, Margaret" said he, "for
i have no money, not Il single kreutzer,
and here is a note from Lady Lena in
forming me that she will dine with me
to day"
She mustn't come. dear sir. There is
nothing to give her." Frederick SCENE
lost in thought, Suddenly, he raised
his head.
Il have it now" said he. You must
serye up my, poor Jeanette here. 1t is
ooh, masterl What, roast this poo
bird you, have loved SC long. and which
belonged To-"
Hush, Margaret; not another word;
only do as bid you. Serve the bird mp
as best you can. Ilave the table laid for
two in the old dining room, having it
ready precisely at 5. When the lady ar
rlves summon me, and serve dinner inn
mediately. l shall be in my chamber,
to which l shall now retire" Marga eli
dared not demonstrate, but sobbing and
wringing her hands, she went down
stairs. Lena had waited her coming
with intense anxiety.
What's the matter, Margaret? Has
ANYTHING happened to your MASTER"
Deed there has" woefully answered
Margaret.
"Wbat?" said Lena. "speak, woman
"Oh, only he's gone clean demented.
You brings note from your naughty
mistress, who ought to be drowned in
the Elbe, for she always makes trouble
for my dear young master, one of whose
hngers is worth more than her whole
body; made him waste all his fortune,
SO that now he is as poor as Job and
now makes him kill his beautiful ialcon.''
A triumphant smile now flashed into
the eyes OF the false waiting-woman, and
she asked, How so7"
Why, you see. Mistress Susan, your
lady is coming. to dine with him, and
there Is nothing in the house, neither
%victuals, nor even q kreutzer. SO he has
ordered the falcon to be roasted for
your wicked lady's dinner"
!" have no doubt it will make capital
eating, = laughed the girl.
'Out upon you" said Margaret. "You
are Is heartless as your, mistress. Go
back 10 her and tell her she is welcome.
hope the bird. may stick in her throat
and choke her. unfeeling woman that
she u.s."
"Oh, don't take on SO, Margaret. Is
am sorry your master is so poor, nut he
will offer my lady a dish valuable for lis
rarity, for | warrant me she never tasted
roast falcon BEFORE" Ma:garet's only
answer was to throw herself into a chair
and sob. Tho disguised enaapproached
her.
"Don't feel so sad, but tell me why
should CONT Frederick care so much
for the poor bird?"
.Don't you know that? Why, it be-
longed to his blessed mother, who is
now at angel in heaven" Tears filled
Lena's eyes. and she said:
"Well, l didn't know that, and it is a
real shame to roast the bird, and if you
will keep j. a secret I'll help you. Give
me the bird and I'll take it home and
send you another in return. Yonr
master will be none the wiser" Mar
garet's face lighted up and earnestly
thanking the girl she left the room and
soon returned with the falcon, closely
hooded, which she gave to the false SUI
san, who went off with it.
Punctual to the minute came Lady Le-
ma, and never had she looked more love-
Iy or been dressed with SO much ele-
sance and taste. Margaret, with q sui
len air, nshered her into the dining
room, where Frederick came forward
meet her. He was struck with her
fresh, winning appearance, a bitter
Change TO be wrought in so few weeks.
His greeting was frigidly polite, andhers
particularly genial and kind.