The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-07-27

fathomed the meaning of an expression in
her photograph that reminded him of tone
he had iaiied to comprehend in her letters.
The girl was capable of II profound love.
Nay, 1t would sem as though she already
loved But whom,
lie reached Weimer In time to hear HelSi
sing at the closing concert of the Conserva-
tury's season. She was the star of the
occasion. and the wondrous magic OF her
voice and her presence were bewildering to
Luther Marsdon. Bursts of applause
greeted her. Seldom had a graduate of the
Conservatory reused greater enthusiasm, it
was said, and her instructors had over
whelmed her with credentials. Her beue-
factors presence was unknown to her until
all was over, and she was being clasped be-
hind the scenes to proud mothers heart.
Approaching quietly, he placed bouquet
of rare roses in her hand, and said, "Well
doner'
How glad | am you are here, kind
friendr' exclaimed Helga, as soon as she
could command words, and it reioiced
Luther that she knew him at once.
"Are you satisfied with me" she asked,
presently.
'More than satisfied, my child" was his
reply.
After exchanging greetings with the good
mother, he led the pair TO the waiting car
riage and drove them home.
Earnest conversation followed. Helga
thought favorably of numerous offers she
had received to appear in concerts, and af-
| ter earning little money for herself she
| wished to study for one winter in Paris.
| Luther Marsdon listened, watched and
waited He saw Helgas color rise and fall,
| as she detected his close scrutiny, but it
was not until no was alone with her that he
| dared feel hopeful of obtaining what no
| coveted. Then condolences were exchanged
and each read the others heart.
During the long months of toll Helga had
fordly cherished the image of the stranger
who had come to her on TIC mountain, and
provided her with the means Of knowledge
and power. Every treasure she had gained,
every laurel she had won she longed to lay
at his feet. She knew she could conquer
| the world, yet sighed because she deemed
| herself incapable of ruling over his heart.
| All thiS she ADMITTED after he had told his
love.
'How little dreamed that you could love
the simple little peasant maiden" said she.
"And how little dreamed that you could
give YOUR peerless self to the man 80 much
older than you, who had finished one lifo
when he found you learning of the Force
qrim. Nay, do not smile, my love- there
are wonderful spirits in your native noun
tains, wonderful spiritual influences, at all
| INV bo,, op1 nv
have been born anew"
There was quiet wedding shortly after
this In an historic Woimar church, AMI all
the friends of the couple who were united
in the bonds of matrimony were delighted
with the event, except Frau Won M1lde,
she protested to the last, and declared she
would never again interest herself IN
pupils career. AS for good Dame SylvfcSt,
she bore in Ter bose m thankful Eeart
The proposed life in the great world had
alarmed her, and she knew her darling
would be safe in the good Americans care
She begged her children to allow her tC
pass one year in Norway before accepting
their invitation to live with them in Ameri
ca. So they took her to her old home, and
then set sail for the new world.
Busy days ensued for Luther Marsdor
and his BRIDE The stately mansion he hao
occupied was remodled, a music hall added
and concert grand piano placed at the dis
posal of the mistress of the place. Luther
was himself fire musician, was familiar
with the songs of Germany and Scandinav
ian countries, and so CREST was the sympa
thy existing between himself and his yount
wife that her song and his accompaniment
were even az the work Of one performer.
Ere long arose the campaign excitemen
of the state. Luther Marsdon was nomi
mated and. finally elected governor by
sweeping majority
~
But as we are telling the tale the evening
il wearing on and the multitude Is throng
ing the mansion to pay its respects to tn
governor and his lady at their first recep
ton. " hat splendid couple they make
The governor is tall, broad shouldered
stately and dignified with mass of Sigh,
ly grizzled hair, and long iron gray beard
she governors lady Is charming specimo
! of the pure browed, clear-cyed daughter Q
the North an ideal rulers wife. HOY
thoroughly at ease she makes every on
feel! How cordial are the governors maj
ners! Various groups throughout tn
room are discussing the pair. Much is sal
about the governors popularity and hlg
sense Of honor, and about his wife's talent
and influence. One tells that conserv;
: tory of music is about to be started in u
capital city under Miss Marsdon's patrol
age and presided over by teachers frol
: Leipsic and Weimer; another speaks OF I'll
: exquisite quality of her voice and how Sd
has promised to let it frequently be heard
stiIl:another declares that nothing Ign
frivolous, hollow or commonplace, in life
in art, can thrive in circles of which she
leader.
at cannot be possible" voice in a r
) mote corner Of the room is saying, 'it cal
d not be possible that she was peasal
: m Riden."
+ "Why not" was the response from
$ eager Scandinavian student, "these No
It wegians come from race of Vikings. Oh
cannot tell how many of them have roy
g blood in their veins and are to the mann'
o born."- Milwaukee Wisconsin.