Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

TUE NfSfsTEB THOUGHT uh WOULD AV
COMPANY HIs WIFE niNszLr.
attend the concert at my request. and
therefore am we'll cared for"
Tho clergyman, who understood
French very imperfectly. raised his hat
politely and tho happy pair disap-
pearcd-
Lapotin and I looked at each other.
Suddenly my friend broke ont into .
hearty laugh. such - had never heard
from him before.
''Come." said hc, msrrily. I'VE win
now give up the concert entirely.
Rubinstein will play again. Let US go
to the drawing-room. which will be
empty to-day, and while away the time
over o cup of Russian tea which Louis
makes from ny special recipe. You
know one can talk better after having
escaped from dan ger" he added.
AS we drew near the salon the sounds
Of music greeted US Lapotin made .
grimace.
''Music again." said he despondently;
"Ksmet-no one can escape his fate"
just then q young. pure voice rang
ont. We stood as If rooted to tho spot
before the half-opcn door. The invis-
iblc songstress sang the Farewell song
from the "Trumpctcr of SSkkingen," !"
and the refrain sounded wonderfully
touching and beautiful:
"Dehust dich 0o:,. es wcr 90 schcen gewe.cn.
Bchuet dich Gott es hat NIGHT sollen scin"
At the close, we entered the room,
and there before the piano sat Miss
Ellen, in a delightfully."- unconscious at
titude; her slender hands which had
played the accompaniment 20 firmly,
lay in h lap.
Her only audience consisted Of Count
ess Degenfeld, lying on sofa, Miss
Rcnnert who gazed at her fsvorite with
beaIhing eyes, and Mr.. White. who was
expressing his delight to the singer enthu-
siastlcally. while she, with her childish
blue eyes raised to his, listened with .
happy smile.
Our appearance caused . sensation.
Why were we not at the concert? We
explained that VIC could get no seats,
and Laponn, approaching Miss Ellen.
urgently begged her not to let US dis.
turb her, or rather to compensate US for
our lost treat.
"a nice compensation" laughed she.
cheerily, "but will gladly sing. for the
piano is rarely to be had, and therc are
always 20 many strange people in tho
salon"
So without further urging she sang
one song after another. Without any
effort the magnificent tones came from
her youthful breast, without deepening
the color in her fresh chceka- Finally
the countess thought she had sung
enough.
''Only one more song; IL Is quite short,
little aunt" said Ellen; then came the
soft, melancholy music. II was Chop
ms ''Ringlcin:"
''Musste In die rerne wandern. ETC."
At those sweet. complaining tones I
felt the vacant chair between Lapotin
and me tremblc. looked at my friend;
he had turned pale 10 his lips upon
which his teeth were pressed: his hand
grasped the arm of the chair he was
evidently striving for composure.
The last tone died away; ] rose, 90
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have time TO collect himself.
When turned around he had left the
room. Immediately afterwards the
countess and Ellen withdrew.
Mr.. White seated himself by the lamp
with an English paper. Misc Rcnnert
and were at the fireplace. The old
lady looked serious and thoughtful.
"You are Lapotin's friend" she BE-
gan; che has spoken 10 me OF you with
warm intercs. which he seldom showsA
When he came in with you to-day he
seemed happier than l had ever seen
him, and was very much pleased. You
have now seen how quickly his mood
changes That simple so3g moved him
greatly; he is III. i'll in mind and body;
but he tries with all his might to con-
ceal both troubles So tonight you
mus. not seek him out. but tomorrow.
For my sake 60 TO Monte Carlo; you
have never been there. and II will keep
him from thinking Of himself and his
past"
Willingly I gave the desired promise.
and. with friendly shake Of the hand.
the old lady left me.
! do not know how long I sst by the
hreside dreaming. but al 81 once ]
heard loud talking and laughing and
the russlipg Of skirts
Mrs Clifford entered on Count Degen-
fields arm. followed By her husband.
The German professor. and . couple Of
old Frenchmen. also staying ss Hotel
Saisse.
They were all in good spiriss. and the
Clergyman seemed To be preud cf his
wife's courtly sdmir~r.
No. good folks said the r~sher
harsh voice 81 the count I'VE canpes
possibly retire 80 early The eyes Of
madame do not show that she IL ~
tsxped, the air was so chilly. that or
dsred Louis To bring as bet p~peA--
While speaking. he relieved the lady
OF her warm wraps, led her " the cori-
est corner. brought her . sofs-csshscn.
then fcossscol, Ia short busted hin-
seH altogether With her she locked
truly eewitehing. The delicate, white
cloud stsll rested On her DARK hair, and
made ffsne tos her lovely sss.. Her
eyea we're fevcsishiy brisat and her
laugh. her esayersanen had ssnethtss
saa.saF.iiy naerry seest them
cesns Dsgsafeia sad abe spoke rseseA
ecntsausliy. slthcugh TIE esoet eeaad
sps~k nnsiish we'll