The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-09-14

which, however, long narrow bridge OF
planks laid ON trestles gave access. ON
the outer side Of the island, facing the riv-
er's course, stood a low white house, be-
fore which sloping green terrace, also
bordered with poplars, led down TO tiny
pier Behind and around tho house were
meadows ns trim and neat as a child's
toys, over which the eye rovod with pleas
ure until IL reached the landward side OF
the island, and there detected, nesting
among gardens, tiny village OF half a
dozen cottages. II was a scene Of onchant-
ing peace and quiotude. AS we slowly
plowed our way up TO the landing place /
saw the rabbits stand TO gaze at us, and
then, with flick of their heels, dart off
to their holes. marked the cattle NOV
ing bomeward in string and heard the
wild fowl rise in creek and pool with a
whir Of wings. turned with n full heart
to my neighbor. "Is It not lovelyf"
cried with enthusiasm. is 1t not peace
full place-a very garden of Edenr'
/ looked to see her fall into raptures
such as women are commonly more prone
to than men But all women are not the
same. Mistress Anne was looking, in
deed, when turned and surprised her, at
the scene which had so moved me, but the
expression Of her face was sad and bitter
and utterly melancholy. The WEAKNESS
and fatigue had often seen lurking in
her eyes had invaded all her features. She
looked five years oldcr-no longer a girl,
but n gray faced, hopeless woman, whom
the sight Of this peaceful haven rather
smote to the heart than filled with antici-
pations Of safety and repose.
1t was but for moment i saw her so.
4 H.
though saw no tears In them-and
with pettish exclamation turned away.
Poor grill" l thought "She, too, Is
homosick. No doubt this reminds her Of
some place at home or Of some person."
thought this the more likely, as Master
BERTHE came from Lincolnshire, which, he
said, had many Of the features of this
strange land, and 1t was conceivable
enough that she should know Lincoln
shire, too being related to his wife.
soon forgot the matter in the excite
ment of landing. A few minutes Of hustle
and it was over. The boat put out again,
and wo four were left face to face with
two strangers, an elderly man and girl,
who had come down to the pier to meet
us. The former, stout, bluff and red faced,
with n thick gray beard and gold chain
| about his neck, had the air Of a man OF
position. He greeted us warmly. His
companion, who hung behind him, some
what shyly was ms pretty a girl as one
could find in month. A second look as
sured me Of something more-that she
formed an excellent foil to the piquant
brightness and keen vivacity, the dark
hair and nervous features of Mistress
Anne. For the Dutch girl was fair and
plump and Of perfect complexion. Her
hair was very light, almost flaxen indeed,
and her eyes were softly and limpidly blue
grave, innocent wondering eyes they
were, remember. guessed rightly that
she was the elderly mans daughter. Later
1 learned that she was his only child, and
that her name was Dymphna.
He was Master Lindstrom, merchant
nf standing in Arnheim. He had visited
England and spoke English fairly, and
being under some obligations, 1t appeared
TO the Duchess Katherine was to be ouI
host.
We all walked up the little avenue to-
gether, Master Lindstrom talking as he
went to husband or wife, while his daugh
ter and Mistress Anne came next, gazing
each at each in silence, as women wher
they first meet will gaze, taking stock,
suppose of a rivals weapons. l walked
last, wondering why they had nothing t.
say to one another.
/, As we entered the house the myster,
was explained. "She speaks no English, ;
said Mistress Anne, with a touch Of scorn
And we no Dutch" answered, smil
ing. "Here in Holland am afraid tina
she will have somewhat the best Of us
Try her with Spanish"
"Spanish know none"
"Well, do-a little"
"What, you know Spanishf' M'stres
Anne's tone of surprise amounted almos
to incredulity, and 1t flattered me, BIO.
that 1 was. l dare say it would have fiat
tered many an older head than mine
You know SPANISH Where did you loarl
itf" she continued sharply.
"At home"
AT homel Where is that" And sh
eyed me still more closely. "Where !
your home, Master Careyi You hav
never told me-"
But had said already more than In
tended, and shook my head. II mean,
/ explained awk wardly, that learned
in home l once had Now my homo
/. here. At any rate, have no other"
The Dutch girl, standing patiently be
side us, had looked first at one face an
then at the other as We talked. We wer
all by this time In a long, low paIloi
warmed by pretty closed fireplace co,
cred with glazed tiles. On the shelves {
a great armoire, or dresser, at one end {
the room, appeared fine show Of silvC
plate. At the other end stood tall line
press of walnut wood, handsomely carved
and even the gratings of the windows an
the handles of the doors were of hammere
ironwork. There were no PUSHES on tn
floor, which was made Of small pieces {
wood delicately joined and set togetht
y and brightly polished. But everything !
e sight was clean and trim to degr'
which would have shamed our great houi
at Cotton, where the PUSHES sometimes Ia
for week unchanged. With each glant
round / felt a livelier satisfaction.
turned to Mistress Dymphna.
>. "Senoritai" / said, mastering my nj
blest accent. "Beso los pies dc ustes
Habitat listed Castillano9"
Mistress Anne stared, while the effe,
on the girl whom addressed was create
than had looked for, but certainly of
different kind She started and DIRE
back. an expression Of offended dignit
and of something like anger rufiiing hi
y placid face. Did she not understand Ye
for after moments hesitation, and wit
a heightened color, she answered, -
/. senor." Her constrained manner was N,
h promising, but was going on to open
conversation II could, for 1t looked lit
grateful of us to stand there speeches
and staring, when Mistress Anne int
posed. what did you say to herr VIII
was iti" she asked eagerly.
# II asked her If she spoke Spanish. Thu
was all - reDlied nv ewes on DymDhDa