The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-04-06


dream By seeing the figure Of a man
icauiiou=ly approaching from the direc-
tic8 Of the boat house. Could il lie
Lsunoe sud what could he want at this
hour she forgot al her sympathy for
him, and. her old pride returning, she
feli angry as she realized that he was
coming directly under her window. She
feared 10 ask why he was there lest
somebody should hear her She drew
back in the shadow Of The room.
Farewell, Carissima, until We meet
aglis.n came in low, sad tones 10 her
ear.
Launcei Launeen her heart cried,
but her lips made no sound. When she
looked again she saw only a dark object
moving along the white road thea it
faded out in The weird moonlight
Aunt Nilmine was very angry the
next morning at Lauace's failure 10 bring
the usual ha ket Of fish for breakfast
and forthwith installed Dutch JAMS in
he place but she Was more angry at
Gretchen refusal that dayof the Counts
offer Of marriage
She had cherished the fond hope Of
seeing her niece countess. Her grand
scheme had been successful. the prize
was within her grasp. Thus rudely 10
have the enchanting dream dispelled was
more than her ambitious heart could
beai with fortitude. She stormed and
Threatened, 70 no purpose. Gretchen
Eas firm IN her decision.
Marry the Count yourself. Aunt
! Nilmine, she said. Il am sure you are
quite young enough for MIN, As for
myself, do not wish 10 be married -
Il shall send you back 10 the convent,
T Gretchen, until you can act with reason
and give a favorable answer 10 the
E Count declared her irate aunt, with
tears q yexation filing her eyes.
This decision OF Aunt Wilmine's
seemed 10 allay the anger and mortiiea-
fion Of the Count, who went away with
the understanding that he should be
notified Of any change in Gretchen's
sentiments towards him
The prospect Of returning TO the con-
vent y hiek had been a sweet. peaceful
home 70 Grechten for 50 many years, was
not yery appalling as q punishment. She
looked forward 70 the event with much
greater e1lmness than 10 the thought
u becoming the bride Of Count Won
Bruner.
The decree Of Punishment being I'M
alterzbie. Gretchen went back 10 ST.
LHsala's. there 10 remain 4 prisoner IN
al her aoquicsenee in her aunt's plans
should set her free
When. a week later, she wrote that
she had entered On a course Of music
that would re iuire Eve years 10 con-
pietei Aunt Hiimine acknowledged her
seif checkmaied
The summer guests st Wiesbadeu
aere 10 state OF delightful expectation
over the announcement that the wonder
iui young Fiolinisr, Coudt Cellini, would
give q concert al that place
There had been q number Of new ar
rivals Al the spacious Hotel de l'Europe.
and the younger ladies were on the qui
riFe 70 discover wh ch was the famous
musician who, rlmoF said, belonged 10
one Il the first families Of Italy .and had
inherited immense wealth from a de-
ceased relative
Tie guests were assembled for supper
a. fAe grand table hote. A Eortly
mairou al the farther end j. no les a
parsonage than Aunt Wilmine. and be-
eide Der the fair Gretchen, someN hat
Older than when last we saw her. but
Eifh . mafuTod lOVeiiness that far eN-
cneds her girlish beauty. They have
tpeaf q year in travel since Gretchen was
released from the convent Count Won
B-sner. sealed on Aunt Wilmine's right.
With surviving hope still in his heart,
Las Joined them a Ne'sladen.
A yeang mau seated almost oppos te
70 Grriclien, and who was unmistakably
Italian. nas the Target Cor many bright
and furfire gianoes. Ills gaze was re-
peairdiy fixed upon Gretchen, who
seemed entirely obiivioas Of his presence.
A. he rose 10 leave the table their eyes
met
Az The concert that nigh. .,aenz.suyes
nj ngzin. for be- wa
great Fiol.nist Whe8 he -7-.4sed the
uusic seemed 70 recall those sad strains
she had hrafd the night Launce went
aEaF. Before her mental vision arose
fhe mo0nif road. and on il one lone
fafm that faded like q phaEtom.
TIE uext day Gretchen aud Aunt
VI niIe returned TO their suburban
hnme. from which they had been a sent
- long Count Won Bfuner accompanied
then o. sgaiu urge his suit
--isTef hen has no lovers. and cares for
20 oue else. Aunt Ailmine argued with
bersslf. .-and. now that she is older and
ni-ef. must SEE the propriely Of choosing
q husband. Where should she find one
s1Fs ID The cunt, who has been 50 faith
fai aud long w4itingf
Tines arri eli AZ iforne in the afternoon.
Being fsiiguc6. Gretchen kept her room
uuiil the next dar Then. eager for
. ehi Il her old hAunfs and a Chamber up
tee s1oeufain side. she left the house IN
known 10 her suni.
The Coanf. growing impatient at her
appearance, seat 10 request an inter
rics- Nof finding her IN her room.
Auui Wilmine learned from the servants
itai she had gone FOR a walk.
Iaiuking Il pTopifious time 10 follow
Der o. some romantic spot and urge her
acceptance u MS love. the Count took
his bal and hasiened 70 ind her.
floEn bF the old boat house Gretchen
had eole. Nhefe she fingered a while,
thinking 81 iaunce and his last low words,
spokcn under her Windows. Farewell,
izrissima, until ne meet again. All
tizaf ssuld Hever be-
RE gave q faint sigh as she left the
place. and sas soon q mbing up the
mouafain n search Of her fayorife wild
fozef -ihe nolniaia pink
prcsenflT She csned a bunch, but un-
Fortunately they Eeis in q pot amost IN
accsssibie-on steen slope directly over
tie iake. where a false step would pre-
cipifa.s her into rs deep raters- Her
ds-ir. o. have them orereame her fears
q last. ADD creeping cautiously slong,
holding hg strong vines and bushes, she
secured her prle.
A. she tanned % 20 back a portion
81 fhe projection that had served a.
fo0fholl. broke loose and fell into Tie
iass. Ieating heT no hope Of regaining
her safety.
susf - that moment she saw the
fourf. no WAS seeking her 10 lay his
love and a title AZ her feet Calling
loudly 70 HIM 20 save her she chung 70
her fraa support aith reviFing hope
The fouut. who seemed born for love
mlkinr instead 81 heroic deeds, ran 10
fhr halse for assistance. leaving Greteh-
en ulfA fasf falling strength, hanging in
extreme peril
slf.lsirsl-..f h-rre --iri. will save Won