The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-02-15

"You have done we'll, Baraewisch," cried
Bliizsnberg.t "Let US eat and drink to our
hearts content. One can die easily when
one is in good spirits"
Then they took their places aud filled
their glasses.
"a pleasant journey" said Ba.sswisch,
clinking his glass.
Next they attacked the .eatables for a full
half hour without saying d word. Barse-
wisch, who was not 80 fond OF material
comforts as his friend, was the first to stop
stuiiing himself
iii you are ready" he then said, 'lend
me your ear ~"
II will lend you anything" was the re-
ply. Anything, that is, but money"
Are you ready, them"
~ am-speak."
"The moment has now arrived" began
Barsewisch, when we mus. have no 10.
Crets between US"
70 course, Of course, dear boy"
"fou know" he continued, "that there
IS a maiden to whom l an devoted with
my whole soul" III
Like me, old fellow, like me-"
but what you do not kuow, desr Bitten.
burg, is the appalling fact that my Tina
has deceived me. She Wa seen one even.
ing with another man,
"Just like me, old fellow, Just like me-
Just like you? You, tool"
"Y,s, alas, yes! My Lena has deserted
me. This is the main resson why I am re.
solved 10 die"
"just my case, Just my case"
Then | nm sorry Tor you, my friend
continued Barsewiech, while he drew a
c,umpled letter out OF bis pocket, "but it ia
some comfort TO know that We are both de.
ceired. You shall know my limos. heart,
Listen to my Lena's last letter"
DEAR EGISuARD You must send me
tickets Tor your 6rat night. lam glad to
hear it will be produced. All the world
knows what genius you have, but youi
partner" -
Here he paused as if reluctan. to read
further.
$50 on" cried Bliizenberg.
"Nhy, really, 1 cannot, I don't like
Between friends like US! Go on,
pray"
swell, then, but your partner is such a
donkey"
3 zenberg looked astonished.
VERY cnrlous," he thought; "the very
same idea! "
They vera both silent for a while and
looked with pity On each other.
Dear friend, what is lie p ct lat BARGE
wisch resumed, whine a tear trembled in
his dark eye.
"Ah, what is it?n responded B!ilzen.
berg, in tears. EEl
"And what is love %
Speak no more Of love; speak Of noble
friendship"
You are right. Let US speak only Of
friendship" Hereupon they embraced
each other.
care we not the Siamese twins Of ILL.,
luck ?" cried Barsewiech.
""Aias, yes" his friend replied, in tragic
tones. 1--WE have borne all things together;
together We will fling ourselves into the
soft, dark arms OF death !" =
"Haye We not some time left 2"
swell, as we have had our supper, Il
seems to me that there is nothing more 10
be done"
Here q knock at the door made them
both start from their chairs.
"What can it be? }" asked Baraewisch.
"a letter, perhaps. They'll push it under
the door"
"Yes, there it ia. I have not the cour.
age to pick il up"
Blitzenberg picked it up. "From the
Victoria Theatre" he cried. "Open it and
read it at once"
Barsewich did 30. "Gentlemen," he
read, ~ am happy to say your grand spec.
~tacular piece has been accepted by, the
management"
"Huirah p shouted Bliizanberg.
Saved Saved " cried the other, dan.
cling about. Read on, read on T.
"The manager takes the liberty OF nd.
ding some conditions, namely, that the
authors engage 10 provide scenery and cos.
tumts and to pay the actors, orchestra, car.
pen;ers aud sc%ene-shifters as long as the
piece runs"
Barsewisch let the letter drop. At this
moment the dull sound OF one o'clock
echoed through the room.
ats our last hour !" said Barsewich.
Nonsense. 1t ia the Professors clock
upstairs. It is always half an hour toe
last"
They were Silent Tor O lew minutes.
II have an idea" said Bli,zenberg.
"0ut with ii" replied Barsewisch.
Vas We have only n revolver"
"rrus.n
And cannot shoot each other at the
"Well--"
"Lst US toss up"
No soone said than done. B~arsewisct
w8s the winner.
"Ycu have won," sid BliIzenberg
"How | envy your
"Whaii Have { won"
Certainly. You will have the happi
ness Of dying by the hand OF your friend
I congratulate You"
"Wsll-but you see-I'm not selfish
not o Bit" said Barsewisch. II won't taxi
advantage OF my luck. I'll leave 1t TO you
Give me the revolver, and you, my dear
dear friend, shall experience the pleasur,
OF diving by a friends hand"
B%litzenberG was equally unselish, ,tB,
no means" he said "You arc the iortu
nate mi Give me the revolver - .sas
B%litzsnberg took the revolver. aTak
care" exclaimed his friend. ut is loaded !!