The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-08-09


nation from Dr. Trump, reflected that
his appreheDsions probably were we'll
founded He felt, however, no satisfac-
ton in the thought that he had proved
a reliable prophet Full Of compassion
for Hulda. he started in search Of the
address which the clergyman had given
him. 1t was fully an hour before he ex.
tricated himself from the stream Of hp-
man life which pours through the great
arteries of the city ami filtered, 90 to
speak, into a seQuestersd, elm shaded
street where there were little well tend
ed garden plots before the houses There
was an air of peace and quiet, unosten-
tatious prosperity in this clean and we'll
trimmed oasis which made Falck look
about him in surprise and then stare
obviously at the card DR.. Trump had
given him. Surely this was not place
where poverty would be likely to hide
its head. But there was the street, and
there was the number. There was no
possibility of mistake,
Falck pulled tho bell handle Of vine
embowered cottage and inquired of the
neat looking maid who opened the door
whether Mrs. Brun was ut home.
II will see, she answered in Nor
wegian rs she received his card. won't
you step into the parlor?"
Scarcely did he dare trust his eyes
when he entered the room indicated.
which was furnished with admirable
taste and pervaded with an air Of do
nestle comfort There was a fine piano
Of the style known as baby grand. and
leaves Of music were scattered on chairs
rs If they had been in recent use. There
was large flower stand between the
windows with blooming roses and
fuchsias and calla lilies. A mahogany
table covered with q red and black cloth
stood in Norwegian fashion In front Of
the sofa, and the white lace curtains
and the arrangement Of the chairs re-
called the parsonage at home. A broad
stream of sunlight poured In unobscured
through the gauzy draperies. Light and
fragrance We're prime essentials Of life
to Hulda, as Falck well remembered.
Many old aches which he fancied the
frost Of time had benumbed revived
again aud began 10 thrph painfully. for
he saw everywhere the evidences Of the
efficient hands creating order aud oom.
fort by a sort of happy witchery which
he had never professed to understand.
He was in tine midst of tn reflec-
tions when the door to the adjoining
room opened, aud Hulda reached him
her hand with a simple and unembar-
rassed cordiality in striking contrast
with his own awkward confusion She
presented to his amazed eyes vision Of
pure and rich womanhood which bore
no traces of privation. She had grown
more beautiful if possible than in the
day of her maidenhood. and certain
budding matronliness in her form and
features made her to him only more
dazzlingly lovely. She carried her head
with fine freedom and ease which was
in itself an assurance 20 Fa)ek that she
was happy, for misery Is always con-
scious and would have been doubly 20 In
the presence Of a prosperous discarded
suitor.
~ am very glad 10 see you. Mr..
Falck, she said. seating herself In an
easy chair opposite 10 him. II heard
from Magda that you were coming. and
! knew you would have no difficulty In
finding US.
Excuse me-but-then you CORE
spond with Magda2' he stammered-
Then / might have saved myself the
journey"
He was aware that this was not very
gracious thing to say. bat his tongue
had a trick of saying things for which
he often blushed when he came to TO-
/ fleet upon them. His lack Of social ease
made him particularly prone to reject
on his demeanor and revise his share Of
u conversation when it was too late 10
make corrections
II supposed you were i'll. and waA
very sorry TO hear It." Hulda rejoined
/ heartily. 'MaRdA thought the climate
at home did not agree with you.
He was almost touched TO see that
she took no notice Of his gauoherie, but
was only anxious 10 Danish his con-
'straint
"Well, it may have been the eli
mate, " he muttered sadly.
He had come aglow with benevolenoe.
hoping to relieve distress and read ben
edictions He fancied that no thought
of sweet revenge had entered into his
purpose, but for all that he was con-
scious of bitter disappointment at be-
ing defrauded Of his charitable mission.
His self respect would in a measuIe
have been restored. and In a beggarly
way he would have gotten even with
fate. But here he sat, confronted with
new and unsupported situation tc
which he was utterly unable TO adapt
himself
you are evidently much surprised X
hear that am in correspondence with
Magda, Hulda continued in order X
help him over the rough placea ''rhe
fact Ia she wrote 10 me first at father
request in care of the consul. and fAthel
knows all about It. have received .
letter from Nils. too. 20 you see ! an
we'll informed a. 70 the situation a
home.
II see, see. he answered, miserably
i'll at ease. but In order that MAJ
earry home some account OF you per
haps you would pardon me II / ssk yr.
some Questions