The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-05-19

thoughtfulness, as though the soul Of their
possessor dwclt in the far distance. At all
events this maiden had something unusual
about her.
At Yang l entered the cabin of fish
erman to partak of refreshment, as there
was no inn there, and mentioned my
encounter, asking, after giving de-
scription of the girl, if anybody knew
her. At once came the reply: "Of course,
that was our lovely Gudrun; everybody on
the island knows her. A good girl-but
klarsynet Ga clairvoyante), which, however,
is not unusual among our women.
"Ah!" thought I-"a cairvoyantel That
accounts for the dreamy look in her eyes.
And the weather beaten sailor added.
"She has occasioned her father, old
Captain Torutensen, much grief already
from this cause. She wanders at night to
the ruins of Hammershuus and talks with
the spirits there. But she will be married
soon. She is engaged to Gunnar, the pi-
lot, who is due home shortly in the Rus
sian East Indianan, the Nautilus" <
On my departure the old man refused
my proffer of remuneration, convincing
proof of the hospitality of the islanders
He accepted, however, few cigars, thank
inc mo heartily with grip of the hand
which l felt for some days after.
My interest in the girl increased. Did
she really then possess the gift of SECOND
sight9 And how did it find yent9 Mus
ing over this I set out on my return.
Thinking to shorten my journey took
a by=path. When l reached the old castle
night had already fallen. | found that I
had lost my way, and was soon utterly at
fault. | wandered about among the rocks
for good hour, and at last In the distant
deserted light which / made my beacon.
1t led me to an isolated house. knocked
with the intention of asking the way.
The door was opened, and before me stood
my beautiful acquaintance of the afternoon
This second meeting SO surprised me that
1 was at first unable to utter word. At
last l explained my dilemma to Gudrun,
who kindly invited me to enter. It was
her fathers house The latter, tall man
of 80, easily recognizable as q sailor who
had seen much of tho world, gave me
friendly reception, set some refreshments
before me, and proposed to accompany me
until should regain my road. Thus for
the second time 1 had asked the way of
Gudrun. She referred to this herself
with samo graceful jest, which lent fresh
charm to her naturally thoughtful eoaRte=
nance.
After this our meetings were more fire.
quent; sometimes at the house of her father,
who at times accompanied me in my ram
bles, sometimes walking near the old castle.
One day we visited the ruins in company.
We clambered about over the ancient
walls, Gudrun proving herself an entertain,
ing guide. She was well acquainted with
the history of the castle, which had been
the ancient stronghold of Bornholm,
1t was another lovely afternoon. Long
films of gossamer foated in the air; the sea
rose and fell with gentle motion. We
stood upon crumblad wall of tho castle
absorbed in contemplation of the indescrib-
able beauties of the scene, around us fra
grant roses entwined with ivy.
Suddenly Gudrun turned to me and
asked
$40 yoE believe in presentiments and in
revelations of the future?"
She uttered the words hurriedly, and
apparently after an internal struggle.
II might almost do So" 1 answered;
'sfor I have known men who possessed the
unhappy gift of foreseeing their destiny,
and this Was always Of mogrnfgl kind"
l had never made any mention to Guds
run Of the information which had been
impaired to me at Yang with reference to
her popularity.
''Truly an unhappy giftl'' she repeated.
~ also possess it, and when the spirit of
provision oyercomes me, q veil seems to be
torn from my eyes, and In the bOundless
future see nothing but misfortune.
knew not what to reply,
"Look yonder!" she cried suddenly In
sharp, strange voice, pointing in the direc-
ton of Allinge, whilst her vision seemed
strained upon, some far off point; "a stranded
ship; foaming waves. He is calling-he is
calling. Yes, Gqnpar, 7 come, I GOMEZ
And she made a movement as though
she would hurry away from the spot. I
held. her frmlp-.h~tisy~sae and turning
ont my eyes in the direction indicated saw
for ing but the azure sky and the placid su
this Of the sea,
ing HAh, it was vision,n sobbed the
seek u am SO unhappy OH I know tn
ted, shall die soon. This is the third tim
Fred have seen it. They are calling me,
;; spirits of the deep. But come; evenil
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