The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-04-16
Translation copyrighted by G. ". Hanna. 1885.

Will ulo, H0 COuCluu0(l, Cuey
would hive found a refuge which never
would have failed them"
Sin what country, sir?"
"In Cephalonia, where I then lived"
eyes, in the Ionian Islands under the
protection of the Greek flag they would
have been safe, and my father would be
still alive"
was broken off with this return to the
past. The Doctor broke the silence.
"Our recollections have taken us far
from the present Shall we now talk
about it, and especially of the future
have been thinking of for you?"
" am ready" answered Pierre. "In
your letter you gave me to understand
that it might be to my interest
In short, Mr.. Bathory, as [ am aware
of your mothers devotion during the
childhood of her son, I am also aware
that you are worthy of her. and after
the bitter experience you have become a
man"
"a man," said Pierre bitterly. "a
man who has not enough to keep himself,
nor to give his mother return for what
she has done for him.
THAT is so ~ answered the Doctor
"but the fault is not yours. / know
how difficult it is for any one to obtain a
position with SO many. rivals struggling
against you. You are an engineer"
q passed out of the schools with the
title, but am an engineer unattached,
and have no employment from the State.
l have been seeking an appointment
with some manufacturing company, and
up to the present have foun't nothing
to suit meat least at Ragusa."
"And elsewhere?'
Elsewhere 2" replied Pierre, with
some hesitation.
Eyes Was it not about some busi-
ness of the sort that you went to Zarn
few days ago.
a had heard of q situation which
metallurgical company had vacant"
and this situation p
cit was offered to me-"
"And you did not accept it ?"
II had to refuse it because 1 should
have had to settle permanently in
Herzegovina"
In Herzegovina? Would not Madame
Bathory have gone with you?'
My mother would go wherever my
interests required"
"And why did you not take the placer
persisted the Doctor
"Sir," said the young man, cas- I am
situated 1 have strong reasons for not
leaving Ragusa."
And as he made the remark the Doctor
noticed that he seemed embarrassed.
His voice tremblel as he expressed his
desire-more than his desire-his reso-
luton not to leave Ragusa, What was
the reason for his refusing the offer that
had been made?
THAT will make what l was going TO
offer you unacceptable, said the Doctor
"Should l have to go"
Ies-to % country where ! am about
commencing some very considerable
works which L should put under your
management"
s. am very sorry, but believe me, that
as have made this resolution"
II believe you, and perhaps regret
it as much as you. | should have been
very glad to have been able to help you
in consideration of my feelings towards
your father"
Pierre made no reply. A prey TO
internal strife, he showed that he was
suffering acutely. The Doctor felt sure
that he wished to speak and dared not.
But at last an irresistible impulse impel-
led Pierre towards the man who had
shown SO much sympathy with his
mother and himself
Sir sir, " said he with an emotion
that ne took DO pains to hide, "do MOI
think it is caprice or obstinacy that
makes me refuse your offer. You have
spoken like friend OF Stephen Bathory.
You would show ME all the friendship
you felt for himl I feel it, although I
have cniy known you few minutes.
Yes, feel for you all the affection that I
should have had for my father p
Pierre my child" said the Doctor,
Selling the young mans hand
Yes! sir!" continued Pierre, land T
will tell you oil l am in love with 81
young lady in this town Between us
there is the gulf which separates poverty
and wealth. But will not look at the
abyss, and may be she has not seen it
If occasionally can see her in lhe
street or at the window it gives ME a
happiness ] have not strength to
renounce | At the idea that must go
Away. and GO away for Iona. become