Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-11-26
MADE IN GERMANY


hator. He was also u student of
philOsophy-vory comfortably off.
A bachelor, of course, and mt 40 tho
despair of determined mothers and
dutiful daughters. who, whom he
came in thoir way-ho did it as lit
tie as poSsiblo-scarcely had heart
for an attack.
Alexander made up his mind to
learn German, because hu desired to
read in tho original the works Of
Kant, Hogel, etc. In a weekly pa
per he Camo on tho following advor-
tisemcnt:
Tho German tongue taught on a
now and speedy system. Apply Herr
Schwalb, 3 May street, pimlico.
Air SQualp?' said the short,
grimy maid of the tan, grimy lodg-
ing house. Fifth floor, first door
to tho left. Mind your trot whom
you gotS near tho top, the carpet $
gavo.
Alexander climbed TO tho door in
Dictated and knocked. \ sweet treble
voice with strong foreign accent
said:
Come in.
"What u fool man is" Thought
Alexander. Tho less no can afford
female appurtenance tho more
sure he is to have one.
He entered Tho little room was
neatneSs itsolf. a girl III brown
dress and black apron stood up to
receive him. She had pretty figure,
rosy cheeks, largo blue cycs and an
immense quantity of fair hair rolled
into tight ball.
Alexander bowed stiflly and said
that, having seen tho advertisement
of Herr SChwalb-
Yes, said the girl quickly. He
is my fadcr, at all. You want to
learn German, Sir?"
Alexander replied in the affirma-
tive and added that he hadn't much
time to spare. He would be glad to
see Herr Schwalb at once. He stood
like n tower, one bristling with bat
Elements. The girl gave him an
anxious glance.
My fudor cannot itch now" she
said. "Slnco donotico appear he has
complaint. De troat of my fader
is i'll, sir. He must not spick."
Alexander said he was sorry, and,
with second stiff bow, moved to-
ward tho door.
But l, Hcdwig Schwalb, l know
de session Of my fader, said the
girl, with u bright blush. II can
itch. have titched. 1t is a great
session for de adults, at all"
She looked imploringly up into
the face of tho foot black bearded
quadragenarian. He shook his head.
I'm much Obliged" he said.
Herr Schwalb may be better soon.
I'll wait"
Hedwig nearly let him go. Pride
and filial love made sad to do with
in her. AS Alexander got to the
door he heard u choking voice
HE will not be better soon if /
earn no money to get him what he
want. Will you try, sir? am not
young. l Lam %, at ALL"
AT ally This was one of the first
phrases Hodwig had acquired on
her arrival in England. She regard
ed it as an idiom of all work, and
brought it in whenever she wanted
to be particularly emphatic.
Look here, she went on. Il shall
give you two lessons, and if you are
not contented you pay notting-not-
ting-and l beg your pardon of you
oderwise, | shall persevere till de
troat of my fader is good. Will you
try?"
II don't doubt your ability" said
Alexander, "but''-
The expression of his face enlight-
ened Hedwig.
is my womanliness an objec-
tion?" she cried.
"Er - all - really stammered
Alexander, feeling, it must ho con-
fessed, bit of an ass.
But Hedwig swept on.
belief me, you will find no differ.
enoes. l fitch like my fader. tink
not of my womanliness. fitch like
he"
From an adjoining bedroom a door
was pushed open, and II gaunt, leath.
cry face, with frenzied hair and
glazing spectacles looked through.
The girl nodded Cheeringly to this
apparition, which instantly vanish
ed. The blue eyes sought Alexan-
der faro opnip Spn,atbin ,l;ttac
ed in them which was not allowed
to fall.
ooh, well, I don t mind !" said Alex.
ander hurriedly. Go himself, What
a lieHD Twill 10 o'clock tomorrow
suit you? And" he added, with
more humanity than gallantry, Il
trust Herr Schwalb will soon be- able
to take your place"
II trust" said Hedwig. The rosy
face beamed.
Alexander's face, when he got
down into the street, did nothing of
the kind
"Beastly nuisancel" he said aloud.
Three weeks passed. Herr Schwalb
seemed nearly we'll again, but the
doctor still forbade him to teach.
Hedwig had given Alexander three
lessons week. He was growing
strangely resigned to the situation.
AS long as the books were open He'd
wig was stern, curt, dry. One seemed
TO soc the spootacles of Herr Sch walb