The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-03-25

blow had made him misanthropic and
subject to fits Of i'll humor.
The editor Of the Chronicle. ahumanc
gentleman and a friend Of all his en-
ployes. convinced that Zweifel's strange
actions were the result of overwork.
one evening called him into his private
Office.
Mr.. Zweifcl.'' said the editor. kind
~. you have been with US for fifteen
years and have never taken a rest
Next month there will be . musical
gathering in Vienna. The Chronicle
wants a good report Of the meeting.
and ! think you should represent the
paper. After you have finished your
work. you might, perhaps, he willing
| to travel around a little and send US
occasional letters from different points
of interest"
"Sir." replied Mr.. Zweifel. moved
by the chiefs kindness, ''you misun-
dcrstand my condition. You seem to
think hat ! am ovcrworked. Such is
not the case; and. consequently, ! can
not accept your kind offer. Sorne-
time'-here the poor fellow broke
down completely sometime You
may, perhaps. learn the cause Of my
present distressing condition"
When the month | had bargained for
drew to a close. Zweifcl. despite further
cntreaties, submitted his resignation.
which was accepted regrctfully
enough; and a few days later the poor
fellow became a ixture at a prominent
downtown corner where he stood from
morning until late At night examining
the features Of every woman.
In the course of time his clothes be-
came shabby and his face showed that
he denied himself wholesome food.
His friends made many attempts to
restore him to society, but without
success. lie listened TO their cntrea-
ties patiently, thanked them for their
kindness. and ended his reply with q
hint that he did not care TO be dis
turbed in his observations
Summer passed The cool days Of
autumn. il was thought, would have >
beneficial effect on the woman
gazer," as he was called by the cws
boys and fruit-vendcrs who ~frequented
the same corner. The hope proved de-
lusive. zweifel remained faithful 70
his within. and not even the icy blasts
Of winter moved him from his pest
From five in the morning until mid
night he stood like a statue. never adj
dressing friend or acquaintance, but
politely answering every question put
to him by strangers
Winter reluctantly yielded TO spring.
and still the BOOT fellow continued his
search for the woman Of his vision.
One particular cold April night he
showed symptoms Of returning on
seriousness, and one OF his former assoc
ciates astonished the boys in the Office
by announcing that 'Old zweifel's"
eyes had lost their unearthly look. I
happened 70 be at the Chronicle Office
at the time. and fastened down street
to seek confirmation Of the happy re-
port.
My old friend was Al his accustomed
post but he failed to recognize me.
His eyes seemed TO penetrate the
gloom; q hoarse laugh was succeeded
by a deep sigh. and his dreary watch
WAS forever ended.
lie had found the mi Of his Wis
ion.
Old-time friends wrote an 0 Of
his last days to friends in Germany.
In due time. one Of them receive ! :
letter from . physician q international
fame who was intimately acquainted
with the history Of the Zweifel family.
1.-THE dead mans friends here"
wrote the doctor, ''were not sur
priscd 70 hear Of his peculiar
end Ills father died . victim Of hal
lucination akin TO those experienced By
the son. and the grandfather expired
in an insane asylum. His malady was
born with him, and was bound TO de-
throne reason sooner or latcr."-G. w.
Wcippiert. In Banner Of Gold.