The Forrest City times., 1889-10-26
CHAPTER FROM SCHopEuHAuR,

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 Among those summer visitors al Homburg who regularly attended the afternoon concerts on the Kur Terrace was lady dressed in deep mourning. She always occupied bench in one ei the most retired spots and listened to the performance of the band with a peculiar, dreamy expression in her lovely eyes. When she first made her appearance thcrc her slender and distinguished figure and her light gold en hair created quite sensation. especially among the men. But she maintained her grave reserve deter~ minedly and avoided making herself conspicuous in any way, and, us she was in reality older than she appeared to be at first sight, her light hair was apt to puzzle the most experienced judge-this attention soon ceased Neither did she seek tho society of ladies. In short, shc preferred to be left entirely to her own thoughts. and was never met in company of any body.
 certain occurrence. however, pro- daced an abrapt change in her; during one of the afternoon concerts, while her large dark eyes, with shadows of sorrowful experience over them, were gazing into the distance as usual. she suddenly started with surprise, and q deep blush mounted to her pale face as she beheld Q tall man slowly walking down the path near which she was seated. He was an officer, in Il cap tain's uniform, n man of fine form and lSnightly bearing, with U full dark blonde beard, grave features and deep blue eyes that betokened uncommon gentleness. He did not carry saber, but supported himself upon cane with a large ivory handle.
 He also showed signs of surprise when he saw the lady in mourning. He hesitated u moment as il he wished to turn back, but finally resumed his walk and bowed towards the bench in q respectful manner. which indicated that he had no intention of renewing an old acquaintance. The lady had hardly noticed this, when she arose hastily and with agitation, and offered him her hard
 "Reinhard! she exclaimed. and then she corrected herself. Herr von Nordmannr'
 The officer tarnod towards her. There was look of sorrow in his eyes and his voice trembled slightly. Talk ing the offered hand, he said:
 ''I did not know whether it would be Agreeable to you, l thought you would not recognize me at all"
 She sighed, looking at him tenderly and inquiringly,
 ''it is so long agop' she replied. with q smile. You remind me of the fact that l have become old Yes there is no doubt about that Twelve years is it not? But" and her voice begun to tremble. .'we do not easily forget the friends of our youth And ycu did not recognize me at once"
 You have retained your youth fitness better than I. I am crippled. partially, Tt least; keepsake of 1S7o.H
 Were you in tho war? l was sur prised to see you in a uniform.n
 ''You would not have thought the tender little boy capable of that, would youp Yes. men never know how they will change. l did not love the soldiers profession. but tho father- land called me and my aversion was conquered. don't mako sentimental verses now, for you to smile at My private studies are of even u graver nature than yours were. Do you still study Schopeuhauer, madampi
 He looked at her sharply, but he showed no emotion.
 After a little while she smiled sud denly and shool; her head.
 Not in the least she said, s'I read only novels now"
 At that time you ridiculed me be- ,a.,a,