Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

yTatchmen refused 10 let him IN. and
entreaties, arguments and signs We're
necessary to convince the dubious man
that it was the real Mr.. GeryRsios
When this first difacnlty had been
overcome. he went stumbling mp the 20
steps which separated him nom his
room. he opened the door with great
difficulty, and with yet more he suo-
ceeded in lighting candle.
Then the struggle began. BE had
never worn helmet before. and in his
haste to go to the ball had not been
careful to find out how it should be
taken OF.
He walked to and fro inolosed thus,
tried everything that looked like a but
ton, buckle or spring, but to no avail
The helmet seemed to cleaye to him.
Then it occurred to him to call in aid.
But whom9 All the neighbors were
sleeping, and it would haye been the
greatest intrusion to knock ut one of the
rooms
He stopped near the door to consider.
He thought he heard steps. Some one
was coming up stairs
1t was indeed Paco, the mason, an old
neighbor of the house, not overindustri-
Gus, but great night reyeler. That
might, doubtless, because it was Satur-
day, the measures of red wine had been
passed around all too freely, and conse-
quently the man seemed now and then
to lose his balance
sPaco, I" called Gervasio. And Paco
suddenly halted, much frightened, upon
hearing that cavernous voice and catch
ing sight of a specter which he could not
quite make out.
''It is ], Gervasio. "
ST am afraid, - said Paco.
No, man, don't be frighteSAl Come,
help me take this off, for can't do it
alone.
"Well, all right -
And, staggering, he entered the room
after Gervasio. But as Paco understood
Just as little about armors, and, on the
other hand, was not very steady, he did
not improve the renewed efforts other
wise than by two or three little scratches
which the mason inflicted ON the trou-
badour' neck with the edges OF the he'll
met
But how did you ever get yourself
inside of this?''
ST did not get into it This opens. "
1t may open, but I do not see the
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to bed now, and tomorrow I'll SEQ if
take this or of you, for she understands
those things, since her husband was a
matchmaker in Jetafe before it became
a municipality.
Geryasio had to resign himself to his
fate.
"I'll have to go to bed with this he'll
L 1,r
self out on the bed. That, too, was a
torture, as he turned and twisted. But
for great evils there are great remedies.
He sat down in an armchair ana sadly
waited the dawn of day. What long
night it wasl
Since only the punishments in the in
fernal regions are eternal he slept ut
odd moments under the helmet. Then
again he thought OF how costly We're
tho glories of man and suffered still
more from the trials of pianist who
lived in the third story, who mover took
any rest herself nor allowed her neigh
bors to rest. Finally he heard the door
open and saw Mrs. Nicasia enter with
the breakfast.
The good porter wife nearly dropped
the cup of chocolate at the strange sight
but she had been INFORMED or It all and
began to try her luck.
AT about o'clock the next morning,
when the baron arose, isvalet brought
him a letter bearing the word ''impor-
tant. -
when was this letter brought?'' the
baron asked, opening the envelope.
This morning at about o. -
Very we'll
And in that letter it said:
Pardon my boldness, but 1 beg Of you to dc
me the favor of sending over your valet to take
of the helmet, as have not been ablo to do so
1 am almost mad. passed the night in an
armchair. 1t is very necessary for me TO go tc
my office. write under great difficulties and
was hardly able to take my breakfast. "BesC
su mano,'' yours in despair, GERvAs1o.
BY Jovel'' cried the baron, ''whai
time is it?''
The valet looked at the clock on the
small table. "It is 11:8O, sir. -
"Then go quickly to Gervasio'f
house He needs you. But hurryl"
AT 12 o'clock sharp the troubadom
was relieved of the helmet and was or
the point of fainting for joy. Chicago
News.
The pillow Nuisance.
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