The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-08-08
IN old LEGEND.

Toward the Gloss Of an autumn day n
parry of Young felix's were Waiting gsyly
eefers the house OF FuTeSt-keeper William
Gud Tive y.ung men played. one violin.
the other cornet The setting sun sent
crimson lights across the clear space upon
which they danced, and colored with q live
lsr rose the faces of the dancers.
After the final dance Anna Gulf spoke.
at is not fair" she said. that poor
Harry should spend all the evening blow
ing into his cornet without dancing once.
Conrad, play alone for a time and let him
take part in the dance"
And to reward him for his labors," added
the pretty Genevieve, we will throw over
all the engagements made In advance. and
give him the right of choosing which Of US
appears to him the most attractive"
Anna Gulf blushed nervously; she was be-
tTOthed to Harry. 1t was an engagemen t
arranged between the families. The young
man had never appeared to particularly
distinguish the daughter Of the forester;
but she loved him. Who did not? He was
the handsomeSt youth in the district; there
was not hunter more skillful and bold, and
the prince had promised to raise him to the
rank Of forest-keeper. which his father-in-
law would resign to him upon his marriage
On her side, Anna was q good and pretty
giTlwho since her mothers DEATH had been
at the head OF the f0resteI's family, her
father remaining a widower for the
sake Of his two children, Anna and
Conrad. Anna was the idol OF her faith er
and brother; they called her their angel;
and she was, in fact. something like one; her
Dodv was light and flexible; her pretty face
q trlfie pale; her black hair was arranged
low upon her forehead, and her deep blue
eyes, full If tenderness and melancholy,
gave her spiritual appearance
Without hesitation, Harry came and took
Annals hand; her heart beat with difficulty.
so much was she oppressed by surprise and
pleasure al this unwonted mark of his favor.
Conrad merrily drew the bow playing a
waltz composed by Harry, and the dancers
Joined in.
Now the moon began to mount behind the
trees, and her white light overpowered the
purple shades. They ceased Waiting to
gather about the door of the cottage, where
old Gulf was smoking TRANQUILITY looking on
the young people, and there they fell into
conversation. All al once Harry and Anna.
who had remained behind, approached the
old man
"My father" Harry said, I'VE love each
other; give as your blessing"
They botl kaeIt and William Gulf
blessed them solemnly. Conrad pressed his
=
Anna Z bouquet u heath flowers which he
had gathered. and the timd girl, entering
the house, hUrriedly took refuge in her
cham Der, where she shed tears of happi-
ness which chOked her. From this time
their engagement was ratified and they
were occupied with the preparations for the
marriage.
But one day Harry arrived, serious and
sad, at the house OF the forestkeeper
showing a letter which had core TO trouble
ia drfr
begged Of him TO come and close his eyes
"Do not think Of NE, but 20 quickly"
Anna said.
She could speak no more, for she had
hoped they would never be parted; this
news pierced his heart; the most alarming
thoughts came fOcking to his Imagination.
Happiness Is such fragile thing there is
so little OF It in reserve for man, and that
which might come to him seems always to
be taken by others. that he hides himself
Ike robber to enjoy ii, aud is never free
from apprehension of loss.
Father Gulf received the news without
betraying any emotion, however.
"a pleasant journey. Harry" he said.
and return TO Us as soon as you can. When
do you start?"
Tonight l must meet the coach which
passed upon its way. eight leagues from
here, tomorrow morning"
Take your carbine," advised the old
man.
tON@io u4oHlsut marry departed, his
knaDsaek upon his back, his gun under
his arm; He took roundabout way. Be-
lore be left the country he wished 20 see
once more Anna's house and the watch
light which burned in her chamber.
IS lie approached he gathered some
white heath blossoms and made of them a
wreath 10 place upon the window-siIl of his
betrothed. Hs parted softly the branches
OF the hazel bushes which surrounded the
cottage and deposited the flowers. The
ngnt through the curtains ilumined the
nttle chamber with a mysterious light
Harry broke branch from the hazel which
nearly touched the window and bore IL
away with him. Then he walked on SLOWLY.
turning sometimes and pausing for long
ome at any opening or turn of the road
when allowed him TO see again the cottage
under the moonlight. So he departed.
Inc next morning, when the sun threw
Dis hr ST rays into her chamber, Anna opened
her window. Her hair was in disorder and
ner robe damp: she had wept all night and
had slept from exhaustion without disrob-
Ing. She found the white wreath, which
she lifted to her lips and then fastened upon
her breast
Harry wrote frequently; but 1t was neces-
sary lor MIN to remain absent for some
time. and poor Annagrew pale and despond-
ent. Then his letters came more rarely and
at last ceased altogether. Anna did not
complain. but her cheeks and eyes showed
noilows, and she wept In the silence of her
chamber She became melancholy and
shrinking flying even from the society of
her father and her brother Conrad.
Finally she fell III; Conrad had written
Tour Times TO Harry, but without receiving
anY response. Ono morning, therefore, he
started for Mayence. Two months after
ward he returned in a carriage. wounded.
Al the end OF some days he died. killed bv
barry, For Anna's lover was false and
Conrad had arrived on the day of his mar
rage with his cousin. He strongly re.
preached bis former friend, and. exaspor.
sted at not being able TO prevent the we'd
ding by picturiDg the sufferings of his slater.
lnsulted and provoked Harry in public.
1hey fought duel, with the result given.
anna wept no more, but buried her tears
In her heart She devoted herself entirely
70 the care OF her father, who was pros
trated by the death of his son.
Meanwhile. Harry found himself the
master OF large fortune aud welded to