New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-08
A DOUBLE RETRIBUTlON.

sri,I;n~ arms stretched out in intersected con-
fusion across the shadowy road which winds 1of
couple of miles through thick forest OF pin cs
a heavy rambling is audible IN the distance
speedily resolving into the SOUND OF carriaeSS-
wheels: il comes nearer and nearer ana theh SUI
denly ceases. The carriage stands stlll me
horses are tired and need no staying hand as the
coachman scrembles down ana walks from sue
10 side peering into the dense blackneSS when
enyelops them on every side.
Pierre! what is the matter " rang GU, an IIl-
natient though melodious voice. The WINDOW was
lei down with jerk, and woman's head looked
Madame" answe red the man, deprecat nSly,
touchng his hat &" the horses are tired. Ihere
ought to be an inn near, but fear have ptSseu
IL II is so dark and stormy that the ROAD secnls
= Drive ON very slowly. I will look out too,
and the first house we come to, you can set uo WI
and seek information. III It DE poSSipIe' We VIII
stay there the night - -
The coachman mounted and did as he was or
dered Presently there seemed a hreaK ia tne
clearing in the forest and glimmer OF light about
q hundred yards away. a
Pierre !" came in sharp tones again, go ana ana
what that light Isl The horses Will S''no SUN
Pierre Knew from experience that remSnstr9nI nee
WIS vain. His way was through tA1GH
dreaded some unknown danger with every
fresh step A long, wandering house OF I%o
stories soon stood up in black relief againSSt t1e
murky Sky. He struck on gravel path nvyri
and followed il up till he came halfway rouhu
the house and found way of entrance 1t was
n low trslis porch, with a narrow door. AItV I
a handle attached, which he pulled vigorously.
A tangled tnkle sounded family IN the interior
CT The house In a moment footsteps were hear1'
bolt was withdrawn, and the door slowly opeh'u'
An old man in shabby livery stood there.
Monsieur said Pierre. my mistress Is drlv-
ing from Fehrenstadt to Aronsen, and; OWING 10
The storm, we have been del yed and l do not
know where we are. Can YOU kindly tell mo
how for it is TO the nearest imp
Humph, du leber Gottl" the. old man SAID :
there's no inn, as know Of, within six miles Of
here, and il is ticElish road in the dark Walt
bit, I'll go and speak to the master 49,, ,o.4o.,
lie soon returned, carrying lighted lan'ern,
The Herr Graf sends his compliments TO the
lady and will be happy to receive her as his guest
till the storm is over l will come down WIN
The two men walked with rapid steps down the
drive and appeared on the road some twenty yards
ahead Of the carriage Whether II was en Ia5 Ir-
expected noise in the distance or the s1o o39
CLEAN Of the lantern light the horses started ana
S1unged then gallopped with ringing hoo1s
Straight along the country road - 49,, n.ouuo
Mon dieu! My poor mistress crieG pIcrre'
The LADY, fortunately, had ahghted some mo-
roents before as Pierres absence made her rest
less and now she stood specchless, as she saw rst
her carriage, then hef serVaH" ui''PP0i ~
The Old man shook his head as he looked round
and mumbled TO himself; then swinging ms IAN
tern high he caught sight of the tall ereco inquire
standing motiOness by the roadside ..,
That must be the lady herself he muterci.
"If YOU are the lady who owns that vehicle. yol
had better come straight along TO the house with
me-" nc continued, aloud; " the horses cipnt %
stopped, and your man will soon IND his way
. There seems nothing else TO be DONE" she said:
decisively; go on with your lantern and VIII
follow"
stepped into a broad, low hall, with many doors
Where is your master my man ~ the stranger
asked: tell him that Baronin von Relchsteln is
the name of his guest, and she thanks him Tor MS
courtesy and would like 10 see him" .,,d
Yes, gnadise," replied the old servant, anu IN
will you please wi II 's seed nv se'' wife,
the housekeepcr, TO you Wmle , speaHj-
ing, lie opened door 10 the right, and the paionl
walked IN with stately step IL was clearly, put not
brilliantly, lighted and was coIhIoftapIe, Io I;t
with low lounges and deep chairs. covered WIN
an oldfashioned chlntz polished Moor "tn lew
us she walked down the room ana, amer lnIo"luS
aside her traveling-cloaF and bonnet she sat
down by the newly kDdled Iog-hrc one was
slender, even youthful, figure Her halfi though
snow-Ihite, was luXurlant ana waved. 1et IeaI-
ures were delcatey chiSel ed, and her skin, Enough
Somewhat wrinllled round the eyes and mouth.
WAS like marble and the reflection Of the hrchght
gave almost a youthful simmer 10 me eyes anu "
rosy tint TO the cheeks. She took oil her gloves
and putting her elbow Oh the arm OF the chaIr,
she leaned her head on a little 1hlte hand
sparkling with the CLEAN OF costly flhES: SLe
must have been very beautiful woman In her
vontbfnl DAVIS and possessed that regular type of
beauty which seldons changes It's character, even
in fading years. Heinrich. the au-seryanL 1or
cot 10 close the door, and, after knocking ana
receiving answer, he entered room on the oIe
posite side Of the hall 1t was small library
and, seated at a wrltlng-tablc, was an eloeIly
man with irOn-gTay hair, straight features set
with classical rigidiry, and though strictly hand,
some cold passOnless hard; lie turned rouhd
and faced the servant who delivered the strangers
message, supplemented by certain eAplana tlohS
What meme did you say?" asked the master
Won Reichstein, Herr Graf
There was slight pause -
81" All, very well. Send Martha here, and VIII
give her orders about our guest
Heinrich bowed himself out.
strange look came INTO the GrafS face. He
got up and began TO pace slowly up and down the
room.
1t cannot be possbe!7 he murmured. clenchne
his hand after all these years, has it come at
last? There can only be one Baronin Won Reich
stein. / must see for myself--be convinced that
tie name is not mere coincidence
So saying he opened his door noiselessly, and,
making no sound with the soft slippers on his
feet he stcathily crossed the hall and gaZed from
the shadow right into the other room.
The 5aronin, as though instnctvey conscious
Of an unknown observation, changed her attitude
and har eyes moved uneasly ffom object 10
another. The graf Withdrew further into the
shacow. still watching her intently.
:" II Is she Oh God, how little changed
his features softened and worked convulsvely for
some seconds, then set into the same pnbending
How many more lies has il told since it he'd my
hfe's happiness away? She shall sleep in that
worry room tonight. Ii cannot be coincidence thai
makes today the anniN ersaly OF that I'll memorable
occasion"
With cruel smile that might have curdled 1
brave heart, he went back 10 his Old scat at I'M
writing-table his eyes glistenng with excitement
and dull red spot each palhd cheek.
shrtveed-up, little old woman with baske
of keys now entered and approached him tmldiy
sect some refrcshments ready, Martha, and TAX
them 10 our guest in the morning. room. Light
FIRE in the north bedroom; the Frau Baronln Vol
kcichstein will sleep there tonight
Martha started as the graf spoke. The nofti
bedroom, did you sly, sir? But"
"The north bedroom he replied, emphlticoly
"mind there IS no mistake about IT, UnlnVlte,
guests must be content with what is gwen them
The old woman still hesitated, but lacldnl