New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-11-04

JameS-ltS all right, Sir. line lady
described the cape exactly, so I gave
it to her. She was very much obliged
to you, and the gentleman gave me
SIS, sir
Duncan-Yes; very we'll Now, I
want you to pack my small trunk. I
am going to Europe. And, James,
about what age is-er-the gentleman,
Mr.. Botan? Did he seem to be- feeble,
delicate-looking sort of man at all?
James-No, sir. l took him to be
about SO or 37-a little older than
yourself, sir
Duncan-Yes. Now go. Fate is
against me!
Duncan Holmes, in his married Sis
ter's drawing-room two years later
It was cert ainly a strange coincidence,
to say the least. Soon after reaching
Geneva saw in a New York paper,
the death, "suddenly," of Charles b.
tan, at the address to which had
sent the fur cape. Two weeks ago I
came home, and while attending an
afternoon tea, here at Margaret:'s,
| saw sitting in a corner, dressed in
black, Theodora. I went to my Sis
| ter and whispered, "Who is she?"
"she?" returned NJ argie, Gin black? Oh,
that is Dora Botan. Poor dear! she has
only just left off her crepe" In another
minute we are standing before her.
Maggie said, hurriedly: 'Dora, this is
my brother Duncan Holmes. You have
heard me speak OF him." and then
| flew off to greet a newcomer. All!
what a delightful half-hour I past talk
ing to her, and listening to her voice
and looking into her eyes: She did
not speak Of the fur-cape incident nor
Of her husband. I have met her twice
in the street since then, and last Sun
day went into church with her. She
| promised she would be here this even
ing, and she kept her word.
(His sister shows Dora in.)
Dora-I am early, ! see. Good even
ing, Mr. Holmes Are we the first ar
rivals?
Duncan-No; there are several per-
sons in the next room, but it is very
comfortable here.
Dora-I haven't been anywhere for
so long that I feel quite strange.
Duncan-Yet a musicale is not for
midable affair. Have this arm chair,
and will take this one. Now, want
to tell you a secret.
Dora-A secret, Mr.. Holmes?
Duncan-Yes; and to restore to you
piece of property OF yours which &C.
cidentally came into my possession two
years ago, and which l have feloni-
ously retained and concealed until
now. Oh, you need not think this a
joke, it is a solemn truth. Have you
forgotten?
Dora-Have l forgotten what?
That we met two years ago, you
and I. There is recollection written
in your eyes, but you do not quite
place me.
| Dora-I thought had seen you be,
fore and heard you talk. Only yester-
day 1 was thinking
| Duncan-Of me? Thank you. Now
listen. came uptown to-day in a
street-car; and as we reached the tun-
mel I heard a familiar voice which gave
me thrill of delight. The words it
said were unpoetic and commonplace:
Bananas! ten for quarter. Put ZEN,
up in a bag for yer?' In an instant
seemed to see you sitting opposite me,
a sweet-faced old lady at your side.
she asked me where No.-Fifth ave
nue. was Do you remember now? A
hunted dog ran through the car and
you vanished from my sight. What
is the matter? There are tears in
your eyes.
Dora-Yes recollect it all. It was
only a few weeks before my great,
great sorrow
Duncan-Oh, pardon me. I did not
mean to grieve you so. Hark! the
music is beginning. Shall we go into
the other room? .--e.
| Dora-No, thank you. We can hear
very well. Are you fond OF mus
ic?
Duncan-Yes, very. That fellow
plays well, too. ...a. E. I'LL
j Dora-I am so glad you thought
dear grandma had such a sweet face.
I nearly died when lost her, and now
am quite alone.
Duncan is she dead? I am shock.
ed to hear it, Aside. Where on earth
is Botan then?
), Dora-Your face shows you are
grieyed. Thank you. | remember
. that you were very kind that day,
& Singing begins. That is fine voice.
J. but I am very tired OF the song. Are
& not You?
. Duncan Yes, yes. I am glad we
are not to have another verse. It is
time / restored the rest Of your
property to you. This Handkerchief
= has been all over Europe with
ME.
Dora--Did / drop it in the car? But
I no. You have made mistake. It is
! not mine.
Duncan-Not yours? found it II
/ the pocket Of your fur cape. and il
q has your name. Look--Theo
) dora!
], Dora-Indeed you mistake. Ny
s. name is Dorthea.
! Duncan do not understand. Dit
J. not my servant go to your house j,
t SEVENTEEN street.
8 Dora-No o; he could not have don
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