Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-12

though terrible events were hap
pening and the fate OF whole
nation was at issue, they spun and
hoed and reaped their harvests and
imagined every soldier. son and lover
a hero, and looked for his triumphant
return with the rising Of every sun
that ushered in new days birth.
The whole town OF Berlin was en-
fcte.
News of great victory had been
telegraphed. The fate of the war
seemed to have declared itself in
favor of the Fatherland. Illumina-
lions and rejoicings made the city gay
and festive, as it had not long been.
Bursts of music sounded ever on the
ear. The .'Wacht am Rhein" and
..Nun danket ale Gott," arose loud
and clear in thanksgiving strains for
the victory that had been SO prodigal
of great and glorious results.
| In q small room in one of the quiet
est streets girl was sitting. crouched
by the stove with her hands clasped
tight over her ears, as If to shut out
the triumphant riot of the populace
without-the deafcning clash OF ring
ing bells and beat of drums, and glad.
gay strains of music which filled the
autumn night. The door opened sud-
denly, and a man entered-his step
ligh-, his face radiant.
What, Ninette, moping there and
all the city so gay!" he exclaimed.
..Now put on your cloak and come out
with me. 1t is sight to do ones
heart good-it will cheer you to sec
some fun for once" The girl raised
her dropping head and looked at him
with quiet scOrn.
s'You can see it and be SO glad?''
she asked him as if in wonder. "Well,
have not yet learned 10 forget that
French blood runs in my veins-that
it is the death of my countrymen this
victory celebrates"
..Pooh! you ought to have for.
gotten all that by this time,
he laughed carelessly; "what
is the use OF lamenting over such
things? France has had her day
knew it and-'
Deserted her cause when she most
needed all her sons" the girl inter.
j rupted with quiet scorn.
,, His face glowed with sudden All
ger.
ut is not for you to taunt me with
that" he said fiercely; shave you for
= gotten"
IL forget nothing" she said wearil,
. II wish could. II l had your mem
DRY I might also have your capabilit.
OF enjoyment. At present l hav
neither.
= "You are surely not foolish enough
a to regret already?" he questioned witt
=, growing impotence. "Heavens! wha
: do women want? l took you from
the dismal hole where you wer
\ buried alive. At infinite risk reach
ed the Prusslan forces, made use G
= the opportunities l discovered, and tn
), information l was able to bestow, an
now here we are, settled in peace an
- comfort and safety. You are in a ia
20 better position than ever you coul
- have been as the wife of Norma
~ miller, and yet
a ''And yet repent and regret! Is nc
70 that what you were about to say?'
- ut is. What the deuce you want
"a cannot imagine"
N IL suppose not. should think tn
- day when you can understand my fee
- ings or realize that treachery and safe
~ ty are not synonymous terms in m
~ mind, must be very far away, indeed.
"a "Where do you pick up your fin
speechesp" he sneered. "Did thu
Id giant-limbed boor whom you fooled S
" prettily bestow some of his learnin
I'd upon you? You are an apt pupil,
w must say"
n. II thought his name was not to /
m mentioned between u.s." she criet
e. fiercely.
n. He laughed.
Id IF you keep to your part OF II
e. bargain. my pretty one, l will do II
ne same"
in She rose to her feet and faced h i
re with a certain proud disdain that wi
Id altogether new to her.
en- ''If you would only enjoy yourse
is in your own way and leave me
nd peace!' she cried.
er ''Can you not understand that II
ey way OF enjoyment must necessarily
Id yours alsO--nOw?"
She was silent.
nd For moment he surveyed he
cd half-proudly. half-compassionately,
en- she stood there before him with dow
le- cast eyes and the dim light OF I
NO lamp shed on her bright soft hal
IL which was no longer hidden by t
peasants cap OF old.
III .'You might be happy enough if y
to choose" he resumed, seeing she st
tie remained speechless. bad as tim
ce- are can still make enough to Ike
by you as a lady-you have all the gra
ity and airs of one, the part is easy
it's play. Now. will you be reasonat
in for once? never yet have tried
we force your inclinations-that you m,
Ter allow. Remain here and receive I
m, friends tO-nipht Our relatiOnsh