The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-26

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dim recollection of some tragic fea-
/ ture in her face, such as Nature be-
slows in many human beings, and
now my mind eye deserted it clearly
and distinctly defined in the graceful
lines of her mouth. Besides this,
her eyes had a gaze full of dreamy
thoughtfulness, as though the soul of
their possessor dwelt in the far dis
tance. AT all events this maiden had
something unusual about her.
At Wang | entered the cabin of d
fisherman to partake of ref eshment,
as there was no inn there, and men
toned my encounter, asking, after
giving description of the girl, if
anybody knew her. At once came
the reply: cot course, that was our
lovely Gudrun; everybody on the
island knows her. A good girl
but khySyWef Ga clairvoyante), which,
however, is not unusual among our
women"
"Ahp thought Ia clairvoyante! !!
That accounts for the dreamy look
in her eyes" And the weather
beaten sailor added:
"She has occasioned her father,
old Captain Torntensen, much grief
already from this cause She wan
ders at night to the ruins of Ham
mershuus and talks with the spirits
there. But she will be married soon.
She is engaged to Gunnar, the pilot,
who is due home shortly in the Rus
sian East Indiaman, the Nautilus. !"
| On my departure the old man re-
fused my protfer Of remuneration,
convincing proof of the hospitality
of the islanders. He accepted, how
ever, a few cigars, thanking me
heartily with grip Of the hand
which | felt for some days AFTER.
My interest in the girl increased.
Did she really then possess the gift
of second sighto And how did it
find vent? Musing over this | set
out on my return.
Thinking to shorten my journey |
took by-path. When l reached
the castle night had already fallen
| found that had lost my way, and
was soon utterly at fault. wandered
about among the rocks Tor a good
hour, and at last in the distant des-
cried light which l made my bea-
con. 1t led me to ar isolated house
| | knocked with the intention OF ask
ing the way. The door was opened,
and before me stood-my beautiful
acquaintance of the afternoon.
This second meeting so surprised
me that | was at first unable to utter
word. At last | explained my
dilemma to Gudrun, who kindly in
vited me to enter. twas her father 5
house. The latter, a ia man of 50,
easily recognizable as sailor who
had seen much OF the world, gave
me friendly reception, set some re-
freshments before me, and proposed
to accompany me until | should re-
gain my road Thus for the second
time | had asked the way of Gudrun
She referred to this herself with some
graceful jest, which lent fresh charm
to her naturally thoughtful counter.
ance.
After this our meetings were more
frequent; sometimes at the house O
her father, who at times accompanied
me in my rambles, sometimes walk,
ing near the old castle. One day we
visited the ruins in company. We
clambered about over the ancien
walls, Gudrun proving herself al
entertaining guide. She was wei
acquainted with the history Of the
castle, which had been the ancien
stronghold of Bornholm.
1t was another lovely afternoon
Long films of gossamer floated in thu
air; the sea rose and tell with a gen
, tie motion. We stood upon ;
crumbled wall of the castle absorbed
in contemplation of the indescribabl'
/ beauties of the scene, around us fra
grant roses entwined with ivy.
Suddenly Gudrun turned to me ant
asked.
"Do you believe in presentiment
+ and in revelations of the future?'
: She uttered the words hurriedly, ant
e apparently after an internal struggle.
/ 81 might almost do So" answered
/ "for l have known men who possessed
e the unhappy gift Of foreseeing thei
!, destiny, and this was always of
< mournful kind"
e had never made any mention t
e Gudrun of the information which ha
been impaired to me at Wang wiz
, reference to her peculiarly.
"Truly an unhappy gift !" she re
t peated. 81 also possess it, and whe
y the spirit of preversion overcomes me
l a veil seems to be torn from my eye
o and in the boundless future | see moth
|. ing but misfortune"
It knew not what to reply.
: "Look yonder p' she cried suddenl
d in sharp, strange Voice, pointing i
:, the direction of Allinge, whilst he
S vision seemed strained upon some fa
d of point; "a stranded ship; foamin
:, waves. He is calling-he is callins
It Yes, Gunnar, | come, | come !'
), And she made movement as thoug
l. she would Murray away from the spo
6 1 held her firmly by the arm, and turr
ing my eyes IN the direction indicate
J saw nothing but the azure sky and tn
'r placid surface of the sea.