Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-06-11

escape the infection. Nowhere on earth
does one hear more merry laughter or
see more happy faces than aboard a
Rhine steamer.
Dr. Warringham and his wife felt the
influence of this atmosphere of JOY, as
they stood at the stern Of the boat and
let their eyes greedily drink in the
beauty of the surroundings Lucy, in
deed, knew nothing about historical as
sOciatiOns, and cared less But she had
her full share of capacity for enjoying
the present Ralph had ceased 70 bore
her with explanations, since he had dis
covered her lack of comprehension and
interest
He had no reason now to complain Of
neglect on the part OF his wife, as he had
during their passage over the Atlantic.
She could not speak German, and for
once, as an exception to the rule, there
were but few English-speaking people
on board AS a rule, the English are
very conspicuous on these boats, and
every one OF them who utters a word of
his native language is at once set down
by the good Rhineianders as British
MILFORD" with the accent invariably on
the first syllable. No distinction is made
between the subjects Of the Queen and
the Americans, so Ralph found himself
promoted to the position Of British no
bleman by walters and cab-driYers- But
he had to pay dearly for the honor, for
milford" must Of course be immensely
rich and able TO stand generous drain
upon his pocket.
Since their arrival on the continent
Ralph no longer felt the pangs Of jeal-
Ousy. and there was but one thing left
10 disturb his perfect contentment-his
relations TO his mother From day TO
day he expected TO receive an answer TO
the letter he had sent her Immediately
on his arrival in Europe His surprise
was very painful when, instead Of the
hOped-for cOnciliatOry answer, his own
letter was returned unopened All hope
OF Cancellation, for the present at least,
was accordingly vain, and a letter from
Hattie cOrrobOrated this sad conclusion
To Walter he had not written at all, for
he could not forget the incidents of that
ominOus supper party.
But Notwithstanding he was now GER
tain that for some time at least he could
not expect 10 see his purse replenished
out of his mothers income, Ralph still
neglected to open Luey's eyes in regard
to their financial affairs, although, from
the generous expenses in which his wife
INDUCED and which he tacitly cOun-
tenanced, it was evident that she be-
lieved him TO be very wealthy.
His cousins letter was a great consO-
lation to him 1t proved that at least
one member Of his family still regarded
him with the zane sentiments as before
his marriage Not for a moment did he
dream of what character and how deep
and true the sentiments were that Hattie
BeckfOrd entertained for him.
When they reached the city and for
tress OF COblentZ, where they remained
a day, DIR. Warringham and his wife had
an unexpected surprise They were just
returning to the steamer on which they
were to proceed on their journey, when
they were saluted by gentleman whom
they recognized as their friend, Count
Won HOhenfels, the German Secretary
Of Legation at Washington, who proved
TO be on furlOugh in his native country
@HOw glad and surprised I am to
meet you here, Mrs. Warringham," the
Count declared. u hope you are going
up to Bingen, Doctor? Excellent! Then
we can make the trip together"
There was nothing left for Ralph to
do but to express his extreme gratifca-
! ton with such an arrangement, although
he inwardly wished the young diplomatic,
whom otherwise he liked well enough,
two thousand miles away on the other
side of the Atlantic. Worse was in
store for him. Count Hohenfeis proved
| to be accompanied by a friend, lieu
/ tenant in the German army, who was in
. LIOuultu 10 the E1l4EI4EdtlS Is ADLIOu Won
| Greibern. This gentleman could not
/ speak word of English, while on the
| other hand Mrs. Warringham's knOWl-
/ edge of German was of the most limited
( extent. Ralph spoke German perfectly,
I and so it was but natural that the Count
/ took it upon himself to entertain the
/ charming ex-actress, while her husband
! had TO be cOntented with the company
/ of the young soldier, who proved TO be a
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and less intellect.
The most interesting portion of the
/ whole beautiful river is that from Cob
/ lentZ to Bingen, which they were now
traversing. Kaub, st. GOar the rock
haunted by the beautiful Lorelei, and a
/ hundred other spots known TO legend
and history they passed. but Ralph'S
enjoyment of these sights was hall
| spoiled by the necessity of listening tC
the shallow conversation of his military
companion, whose mental horizon die
not comprise more than his profession
/ horses. and wine, and who bored hin
with the most ridiculous questions con
corning America.
Mrs. Warringham, on the contrary,
seemed to enjoy the trip more in tbs
company of the Count than she ever had
in that of her husband alone. She KEEP
up an incessant chatter and laughter
and was evidently in the best of spirits
Ralph's sensitive jealousy was soon re
awakened, and he remembered with an
nOyance that HOhenfels had know
his wife before he himself haC
ever seen her. Yet he was conscious
that there was so little reasonable grOunC
for his suspicion, if his vague chagriI
could be termed a suspicion, that i
would be perfectly ridiculous TO have
scene with Lucy on account Of her be
havior. or to quarrel with the Count S,
they travelled on, Mrs. Warringhan
merrily with the diplomatic, the DOctO
bored almost TO death by that Ounce o
a cavalry officer, who, to .rown all
showed himself far fOnder of Rudeshei
mer and Niersteiner than his constitu
ton warranted.
When they reached Bingen, it fel
naturally TO the part of the Count, VIII
was acquainted with the country, TO pro
pose arrangements for the following day
At his suggestion an excursion up tn
Niederwald Mountain, on the summit o
which stands the colossal statue of GEL
mania, was agreed upon
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