The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-23

Il Ou are out OF SORTS, hatnarlna,
said her father. "One of the cards you
expected has not come, perhaps. l
would almost wager that among all
those letters there Ia none from Baron
Hornl Eh?"
Katharine grew a shade palcr at
these words.
II certainly expected q card from
Baron Horn" she replied. trying to con.
real her annoyance. "He surely has
sent me one! Are you sure you emp
tied the mail bag thoroughly"
Yes. think so. But you hau better
took yourself; II would not be the first
line that letter has remained stuck
IN one of the corners"
"Ah! | thought So" exclaimed Kath-
arina, pulling crumpled letter out of
4 deep corner Of the bag.
She glanced quickly and sharply at
;he address, and then with an exclama.
ton of vexation let the letter hurriedly
drop.
Not from Baron Horn. after allI"
asked her father. picking il up. "and yet
that Is his writing. Heavens. why. 1t
is for you. Lii; it's addressed to you"
"Oh! impossible" said Lili. quietly,
while faint blush rose 10 her pretty
,hceks. 1T must be mistake"
by no Means" returned her father.
smiling. Here, open It. Let us all
see It. oh, what a lovely card! Why,
katharina. where are you goiugF"
But the father received no answer
Katharina hurriedly gathered up her
letters and left the room In a whirl-
wind.
The aforementioned Baron Horn
was young noblcman who had just re-.
urncd from Africa. II was well known
hat he took great pleasure I'm visiting
he Won krohn family. and under all
manner of prctcNts took every oppor-
unity To- Ice with them. or course cv.
ry one thought that the attraction was
he rich and beautiful Katharine. and
che herself took particular pains to
spread this view of the matter.
Accustomed as she was to large
aumbcr of enthusiastic admirers. she
had never for moment imagined that
the baron could interest himself in her
1uict little sister until she was remind
'd to-day IN a rather unpleasant man
ucr of the possibility OF such a thing.
She read her letters through and be-
came better humorcd.
How stupid of IN" 10 get so cross" ."
she said. as she smiled NJ her lovely
face i'm the glass. 1T is not possible
that lac favors Lili when hc knows me"
There came gentle knock at the
door, and the servant girl came in and
announced that the carriage was at
the door
Katharina at once remembered that
Baron Horn had promised to go for a
drive with her, and with this thought
her face grew bright once again
\ charitable bazaar was to be open
Pd in a .nGlghboring town, Pnd, as the
father was not able TO go. Baron Horn
had offered his escort TO the two young
ladies'.
The baron WIS as punctuai ms most
lOVcrs-that Is To say, he came half nm
hour before the time. and found Kath-
lrina quite ready, to his great astonish-
mcnt, for as Il rule she kept everybody
waiting half an hour. at least.
Her purpose nf frustrating a tct"-a-
'ctc between Lii and the baron was
completely successful, for she did not
move from his side until they all three
wcr" ready 10 get into the carriage
III. y,ftt1 q,
n the doorstep ana waved a fond fare
well after them
This Horn Is u very sensible fellow"
he thought 10 himself, "and | admire
his choice. II will Lee very hard 10 lose
Lii, hut | would let him have her rath-
'r than any one else"
Although the bazaar was crowded
the arrival of Baron Horn and his two
lovely companions caused considerable
excitement, and they were speedily sur
rounded by acquaintances.
Among these was Il Capt. Linkc. n
tall, blonde fellow, ana one of Kath-
grina'S most sincere ana faithful ad-
mrcrs
How glad l am to see you here" he
said.
Really? Why"
MAY show you why? Please come
with me. At the other end of the hall
there is Il fortune teller and want you
to see what she will tell YOU"
May we join you;" asked the baron.
Certainly. Come, we will all 20 to-
gether."
The mysterious room that held the
fortune teller was reached. The for
tune teller proved To be II little figure IN
the middle of disc.
Round the disc We're figures and
numbers and slips of paper arranged.
Anyone who wanted Ia see into the fri-
ture paid mark, set the figure rovolv-
Ing, and took the slip Of paper opposite
which II stopped.
Now, my genaediges fraulein," said
:he captain. taking out his purse, won't
you Try your luckt"
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