Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-06-24
THE RUSSIAN DOCTOR.
H. EsrtCnni en1l,, RRoHnaiitic Story
from Real Lifo.

looked so excited that Desiree asked
what could have happened.
He announced the coming visitor,
and Marianne exclaimed: "Heaven be
praised, the young vegetables are up
Who is itP" She added. "Some old
Kasan professor"
mo, a younger friend have already
mentioned to you," replied the doctor,
"Hilmar Ussikow. His mother was
from Prussian province on the Baltic,
and he is half German"
"Must our lessons be interruptedP'
asked Desirec, sadly.
Certainly not. Hilmar will be one
of our own family and will not disturb
our arrangements in the slightest de-
gree"
"But he will drink tea out of glasses
which Ivan will break by the dozen," "
said Marianne. 81 hear that these Rus
slams must always have glass of tea
in their rooms. Ivan will be so set up
in serving real countryman. that we
shall not know what to do with him.
Has Baron UssiIow-of course he is a
Baron-any peculiar habits in regard
to eating and drinkingP viii he smoke
in all the roomsP can not allow this.
Before a week the fresh curtains will
be saturated. In his own room he may
do what he likes"
"Dear cousin, you will doubtless
find him very agreeable, as all other
women have. He is a man of birth
and culture, and such men in all lands
are distinguished by good manners.
He can not endure the Russian climate;
he will settle down in Germany. In
any event he will remain with us some
weeks, and we may expect him in
few days"
An hour later Arnim dispatched a
letter to Berlin, which contained these
words:
"Come as soon and remain as long as you
will. Thanks to my cousin Marianne, you will
find the most comfortable OF homes. The man
who possesses such practical, domestic man.
ager may esteem himself happy. I need not
assure you Of my delight in the prospect of Sec
ing you once more. The longer you remain the
better. With joy salute you and await you.
"ARNIM.
"P. S.-You win find here a little maiden-a
French girl, who speaks German like q native.
She is the daughter Of q friend of my youth.
She will not disturb you. She takes lessons Of
me-"
Strange, bewildered, feverish dreams
this night haunted the Russian doctor.
Marianne appeared to him in bridal
wreath and vail, leaning on the arm of
a slender man with Hilman's interest
ing features, while Papillon fitted
about smiling and happy. She chung
to him and whispered: "Now, shall
stay with you always!"
/. "a letter from Berlinr said Arnim,
entering the arbor where Marianne was
tying up vines. In her neat, fresh
.light-blue muslin gown, and white
apron, dainty morning cap partially
concealing her abundant blonde hair.
she seemed to him almost pretty in
spite of her short, dumpy figure.
Papillon stood close by handing the
Irvine. Tall, slender and graceful, she
formed striking contrast to Mari
anne.
"Uncle, tell me something of this
gentleman" she cried. allow does he
lookp"
HE used to be called handsome
Ussikow.' fear he may not impress
you as an invalid"
"Why does he not bring his wife with
himP"
because he has none, Papillon."
Have you not told me that he is
somewhat frivolousP" asked Marianne
over her shoulder, and still going on
with her work.
POSSIBLY. But not moro so than
most young men in his position and
with like surroundings. He now longs
for quiet, German life."
ais he oldP" asked Desiree.
Twelve years younger than !"
Why did the Russian doctor feel 10th
to describe Hilmar rs he really WASP
He recalled the beautiful dark eyes,
with their glance now melancholy now
radiant-the finely cut mouth with its
dazzling teeth, the delicately arched
nose, the tall, elastic figure, the head
| proudly borne with it's dark, wavy
hair.
''Ussikow is very musical and draws
and paints charmingly," he said. His
voice is sympathetic baritone. /
think he will not scorn to play upon
our modest piano"
~, II ne is musician snail be de-
lighted with him!" cried Papillon,
| gayly. But Marianne said:
''How can a man become absorbed in
such useless things. Tohear music for
hours at time would annoy even you,
cousin. l hope he will go walking a
great deal"
''Let us wait and see how Hilma1
himself divides the hours. He is toe
perfect q gentleman not to make him.
self in all ways agreeable to the mis-.
tress of the house. He wiz not discom.
mode us in the least. We will give him
the parterre chamber at the left of the
terrace. hope he may sleep well in
that retired alcove."
The next day found Marianne alb.
sorbed in preparations for the coming