The Wahpeton times., 1889-08-15

Muyes, thrusthis violin under his m -
drew near to Gulnare.
"Do not be afraid" !" he whispered 10 her:
''you and your love shall not be separated.
promise you, remember, promise YOU. -
The girl stole o frightened glance at him.
Was 1t possible that this was the weird
stranger whom she had met early In the
afternoon when she had stolen down to the
loverl '->'t
Yes, 1t was the same uncouth figure, but
now came he here with her fatherl
Leonidas was speaking.
"Sir," he said, '.lt is the prejudice Of
raco; have yet to learn that Jew cannot
make a. good husband Is Catholic
Christian. Do we ever force our wives to
worka No. Do we ever beat themi No.
Do we ever break our old Mosaic law, which
says: Heed that women work not, for they
are the handmaidens Of the Lordl'
He turned suddenly to Gulpare.
"Speak, tell your father" he said, ssthat
our love is mutual. Tell him, dearest that
you will so away with me to my own land;
tell him, dost thou love me, Gulnare9n
II love you better than my life, yes, bet
ter than my SOUL" she answered solemnly.
20 Dios mios!" yelled the father, almost
beside himself with fury, sis It my flesh
and blood speaking to met Wretch of
girl, come hither and dare not to speak to
him again." .
"Padre nios" pleaded Gulnare, dropping
upon her knees, "listen q little to me. We
Will be so good II only you will let me mar
ry him. You shall have nothing in the
world to complain Of, my father"
"Get up, thou foolp, cried her father.
deaf to her prayers and entreaties, 'tget up
say; nothing short Of miracle would
tempt me" then he softened little. "Get
up. my daughter" he said, land come
home with me; VIC will try and forget It
ALL" ~
"Fatherp' the girl spoke firmly and
clearly, 'tather, can never leave Leoni-
das; he 10 nearer to mo than all else" and
she drooped her beautiful eyes before the
passionate gaze Of her lover.
Leonidas slid one arm about her waist,
kissed her fondly and then stood defiantly
waiting for Carlos to speak.
In the meantime tho strange violinist
had disappeared.
The SKY which, up to this time, had been
90 perfect, now showed signs Of storm.
Heavy clouds riven with spaces of light,
were driving before the wind which had
suddenly spruag up.
The waters Of the Mediterranean seemed
troubled as II an unquiet spirit had unex-
pectedly made his abode with them.
The long white line of foam rolled up upon
the shore with sound almost human.
Enraged at the daring act Of the Jew, the
Spaniard rushed forward, stilet&o uplifted.
Leonidas gently thrust Gulnare behind
him.
Nothing save miracle shall spare thee
now, swear it BY the Madonna" cried the
infuriated Carlos. pausing IN instant with
hand upraised.
All In an instant he recoiled, and fell up.
on his knees, look of horror staring In his
eyes. =
20 Holy MotherW he gasped, .sthe Jew
issafe. called upon thee and thou hast
answered me-" and he began saying his
nvoO WAtA VE0uUAlu8 vVAC0s
6ulnare and her lover turned and looked
behind them In the direction In which the
frightened man had pointed.
There, shining forth In the thick darkness
from the topmost limb Of q tree, cleaned q
crucinx, emblem Of the Catholic faith
There were gems Of various colors In It
shining like living things.
A agure was extended upon this cross and
every nail wasa precious stone; the crown
Of thorns was all diamonds.
In the side, resembling the mark Of .
soldiers spear, glowed costly ruby; an
emerald represented the nail in the feet; q
sapphire the wound in the right hand.
Fresh with the teachings Of her faith,
Gulnare fell upon her knees also
Leonidas, beloved" she whispered,
"Our Blessed Mother is speaking to us. o
Padre nsiosi" turning to her father. s'thou
dear Mother sanctions"
Carlos rose to his. feet and advanced TO-
ward the young Jew, who stood 80 proudly
with arms folded, waiting for the result
"Son Of an alien race!" he exclaimed, II
had intended ere another days sun that
thou should'st sail for Greece or leave thy
bones alone here. I said nothing but .
miracle should save you. Mary, Our Bles-
sed Mother, has answered me. dare not in
terfere with your love for my Gulnare;
dare not, for oil the hosts Of heaven uphold
you," and he extended his hand.
From the deep shades beyond, came the
shambling figure Of the stranger.
He seemed to be unconscious Of the pres.
ence Of the three people before him, and
walked past them, his violin under his arm.
Suddenly he stopped upon the beach,
where the occasional moonlight through
the clouds upon the wave-wet sand, threw
his weird shadow into deep relief.
He glanced about, and aeizing his violin
Rugged It tightly between his chin and
Then he raised his bow and dashed Il
down like sledge hammer upon tho
strings. a.
He seemed In accord with the elements,
the swelling wavelets breaking crisply at
his feet, the wind, with fitful and angry
howl, driving inland the foam of the break
ers, and the shrek Of the retiring surge
running through several descending semi
tones.
The three people listened with awe. It
was scene never to be forgotten.
The distant roar Of the approaching
storm, the weird, wonderful. music, giving
glimpses into hell, purgatory and para
disc beyond the dreams even Of Dante, and
above them all sparkled the beautiful
mystic cross.
Suddenly the strangers words, II prom.
ise you" flashed over Gulnare's mind.
"Who is her" she whispered to her
father.
~ know not" was the answer; "he came