Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
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Fritz von koppenfeIs was web edu-
Gated. bot 50 Tar had MISSED his Eoea-
tim He WAS not had fellow never
the less. his father. Jacob Won koppen-
feis. had against him 50 many foolish
acts upon the n0tch-sFick that he bad
refused % give the good-ter-nothing
boy any more money.
But Fritz had not allowed his hair
70 grow gray on account Of this He
had q small inheritance from his de
ceased mother. and upon this be. for =
while managed 10 support life In the
meantime he busted himself with this
and that and wrote much and
dreamed OF literary fame: but 50 little
stir did be create that he earned less
than he needed for daily use. Thus.
one day. he reached point when exist.
enre became void OF interest; he was
hungry and his money Was all gone
Discouraged. be roamed the streets Of
Berlin alone. and went sannterins TN
der the Lindens.- This Is an agreeable
enough occupation when one engages
in IT to assist the process OF digestion,
after full dinner or supper: but when
a hungering stomach and an empty
purs care your cOnpanlons-well that
10 4 different matter.
Fritz cared little Ia which direction
he went.
Where shah pass the nlghtT@ be
asked himself again and again, with
out ffndlDg any answer 10 the question
His landlord had that morning de-
manded the key OF his room. and
locked the door behind him. he had
10 money and no lodging place There
was ssfi him only the right 10 drown
himself.
In q melancholy mood he left bust
ling Frederick street and wandered
ainlessiy along until be reached Kais-
er Wilhelm street
so. | am near the palace be
thought
He took the turning By the palace.
hrddled himself up under his high
coal collar. buttCned the top button
closely. and. casting 4 searching glance
into the shadows OF the tree groups.
muftered:
-Youder would be a good place to
sleep.
Hey. myneer
Fritz hastily drew back. II was the
first time in his lie that he had ever
been frightened A man approached
him.
DO you want 10 earn a thalerg'
Fritz knew Dot what 10 say.
i am In pressing need of a messen-
ger. and have sought one In vain.'
said the stranger. Take this letter
quickly TO the address Of the person
who IS awaiting II. Here i a thaler.
Please make haste. the matter Il urS-
ent-
Before Fritz had recovered from his
scare he felt the paper and the thaIer
within his hand. The stranger had al
ready departed. He Immediately M.
preached the first lamp 10 learn the
address.
'frauIein Erna s.. Beargarien
street. No. 10"
"A woman. OF coursei-' he said 10
himself. Ever the woman draws all
Loves service brings none bad bread .
Win speed Fritz made his way to
ward IiearSartien street. The house
designated Was soon found, and he
stood before the great door OF an ele-
CANT residence. Of which every line ex-
hailed wealth and good taste. But the
house was dark-not window dfs-
played light. His heart beat a little
as be rang the bell. With His hand
still upon the door-knob he waited
At the worst, IL but give the letter
20 another the writing exonerates me. .
he murmured
The bell had sounded Almost i'm
mediateiy the door opened. and Frttr
was drawn into the darkness Of the
great hall A hand held him fast.
Fraulein expects you. young s,r.-
said the serving man. in a whisper
Please come this way. will lead
ron. Re silent The master Ii sleep.
ing.
Noiseiessiy he led Fritz up the vel.
vet-carpeted stairway. A door opened
above, the subdued rustic OF a woTnan's
dress was audible, hand was laid on
his and Fritz suddenly felt two soft
arms entwiDed about him. a soft fem
mime body clinging closely TO his
breast, and warm sweet feminine lins
aid upon his bearded mouth.
ritz, my dearest, only Fritz he
heard gentle voice saying within bis
ear, "all is now well Papa Il pacified.
mamma Is consoied. Oh, how forth.
nate I amr'
Fritz began to grow warm. Thar
there was cruel mistake here was
quite clear; but how was he to properly
extrieate himself from the dilemma?
The young lady left him but little
time to decide.
Come. Fritzw she whispered. "Ym,
must be hungry and tired. have your
room ready for you" The soft arms
which held him within their embrace
pushed him away with gentle force.
You win find supper there also"
Fritz attempted to speak.
Please do not talk, Fritz. You spaak
so loud. Papa win know your voice
TX he hears IL. He only this morning
consented to have you here again,
yielding to me. II will be all right 10.
morrow"
The hand left Fritz's neck. and once
more the warm lips Of the lady were
pressed to his. A door opened before
him.
~ Goodnight, Fritz. Tomorrow all
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