Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-04-14

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! poned, and Max must begin again at
the foot of the ladder. As climax to
their misery the vine grower who had
employed Max seemed to have lost con-
tdeuce IN the young fellow since the
affair OF the loan, and gave to another
man the place Max had been hoping to
ill. would have given worlds to be
able to help the young couple in their
trouble; but l had no ready money to
advance, and was powerless.
Greta's sad eyes and pale cheeks
haunted me, and, if she had been my
own child, could not have felt for her
more keenly.
About this time 1 caught a severe
cold, which weakened me visibly, and l
decided to try change of air and scene
for time, where possibly some lnspi-
ration to aid Greta might come to me.
L went away with the poor girls grief
stricken face engraved sharply upon
my memory.
"A,y WiederSehen! Bring me CON-
fort when you come againl' she had
sobbed at parting, covering my hands
with kisses. Next to Heaven, trust
in you, to help me in my trouble. You
will come back before our wedding
day?"
The poor child had such unwavering
faith in her lovers being righted in
the eyes of all her little worldI
''Heavel helping re, l will bring
you good news!" answered fervently,
for an inward conviction seemed to
assure me that the girls trust would
be rewarded.
| My destination was rustic Inn in
valley farther north, where, with the
united advantages OF a whey cure and
a bracing pine scented air, new lease
OF strength was predicted for me. At
the end of five weeks he found himself
much better, and decided to return to
lnterthal, though had no gooi news
to take. l chose 4 much more circuit
Gus route for the home journey than |
had taken in leaying-one that kept
me several days On the way. Our dL.
iyence stopped for the night at lonely
little GaSthGus 50 high up on the noun
tain that the village below looked like
iiocks of grazing sheep.
L had foollshly drunk strong coffee,
and could not sleep in the most tran
qull surroundings; therefore a noisy
party OF fellows In the next room did
not add much to my discomfort. They
seemed to be playing cards and drink
ing heavily, judging from the frequent
clnking of glasses. The walls were
like paper, and were ventilated with
frequent knot-holeS, so that 1 could
hear plainly every word that was said,
though for long time the converse
tion was anything but entertaining.
One of the party, digniaed by the
name OF Tigermaul, seemed far more
tipsy than the rest, and was honored
with the joint compliments of the party
on his condition. Suddenly these words
in voice which l guessed to he Tiger
maul's, electrified me-
''I'll do It-give you my word for it
and sign the bonds as 1 signed for
that sleeps head Ulrich-ha. halo
"Who is Ulrich, and how did yoC
sign his bond?" asked some one. How
fervently blessed the unknown rogue
for his question:
"Why, fellow below in Interthal,
the other side of the GemsthalI He
lent me some money, and brought me
his note to sign-give me another swal-
low, Michel; my throat is dry as bone.
There was a glass of water on the table
near the ink-he, hel dipped my pen
in the water, and sprinkled the sand
over it. The blockhead put the paper
in his pocket and never noticed the diff
ference. l didn't pay, of course, when
the time was up"
I n, ,,pnp op
in my room and peeped through one of
the knot-holes. was prepared to see
Adolf Harteck; and there the villain
sat, among his disreputable companions
with an inbecile look on his flushed
face. Sober, he would never have be-
trayed his disgraceful secret; and for
once IN my life was thankful for the
besotting influence of bad whiskey.
My course of action must be swift
and stealthy, or this rogue would
escape me, after all. AT the first sound
Of movement downstairs L made my
way to the stables, and learned that the
party vino had spent the night In the
room next to mine were on their way |
to Naples, where they had engaged pas
sages on one of the Florino line steam |
ers going to.America, and they must be |
on their ship within six days. Here |
already was a stroke of luck for me;
delay would ruin Harteck's plans, and |
he might be ready to pay his just debts
rather than be detained. He must |
have money about him too, or he would
not undertake so long journey. l
was very ignorant of the intricacies of
the law, and was not sure if my COM
plaint would suffice to cause the mans
arrest; but l was determined to exert
all my powers of persuasion.
Sudthal was the nearest place of any
i'm p6rtance through which Harteck
and his companions would pass on their
way south yard, and thither l followed
them. 1 was prepared to risk much to
see this gaol-bird Gagged. With a gold
piece to each, engaged the services of
two stout-limbed stable-boys, who
locked Harteck in warm embrace as
he sauntered out after his supper that
evening. He was secured in one of the
outbuildings, through the window of
which l had an interview with my pris-
oner. l shall not attempt to repeat the
vile language with which he assalled
me when made my demand for Max
Ulrick's money. l listened calmly to
his raving. and told him that, If he con-
tinued to refuse, the affair should pass
into the hands of the police, who at
their leisure would inquire into the
Justice of my claim. At last, maddened
by the thought of losing ship, Harteck
pulled out a leather wallet hidden in
bis breast, and counted out the sum l
required, which he thrust toward me
with an oath 1 could scaacely believe
NV ewes at actually having the money
In nv possession SO soon; hoped only
for part payment, with valid promise
for the remainder IN cattle, or some
arm. produce. The fellow dreaded the
disgrace of trial. My heart
Fairly bounded with delight at the
of the Joy l could bring to
Ireta and Max, and set Oft on my
,omeward journey without delay, leav-
NO orders that my prisoner was to be
-sieased an hour after my departure.
.sr knew YOU would come back and