Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-10-02

STAY said the gypsy, casting off the
Justice with an case that showed at once
his superior physical power, and with a de-
gree of composure that proved him to be
no stranger TO scenes of personal conflict.
NO power on earth can make me speak
unless l choose. Now deal with me like a
man, and will do so. Resort to force,
and 1 am dumb forever"
Speak then, said the old man, trem-
bling in every limb Speak What of my
childg"
CAS- said before, this is purely mat
ter of business ON my part, ~ continued the
gypsy. "Will you give me $500 if will
I return your daughter to youe'
Without a word further Sir George drew
bill upon his banker for the amount
specified, saying to the gypsy as he cxhib-
itcd the draft, honestly drawn and filled
up:
Now, sir, speak, and if you give me
faithful intelligence upon my honor the
draft and money shall be yours
Enough am satisfied. Now, Sir
George, thb girl that was tried before you
today, charged with theft, is thy daugh-
ter "
My Cod exclaimed the agitated par
ent, scarcely able to contain himself
stay, sir, 80 continued the gypsy. "First
let ne explain TO you my own agency in
the affair
"No matter, no matter forgive you
Bring me my child.
But 1 ask no forgiveness. First let me
explain. l learned this secret in a distant
land from a man who had been paid to
destroy your child. but who taking a
fancy to her pref, rrcd to save her life and
adopted her When I learned this from
him, he was ON his dcathbcd. promised
him to bring her to you. l have done So
and now only demand payment for my ex-
penses.
Al tho expiration of an hour, during
which Sir George could hardly conquer his
impatiencc, Minitti, the lovely danseuse
entered Sir Georges apartment and was at
once clasped in his arms, with barely a
word that told her all
ooh, heaven said the father while he
alternately pressed her 10 his heart and
held her fror hinl chat he might see
more clearly her womanly projections, Il
thank thee for ut last returning her to me,
so beautiful, SO gentle, so lovcly-aye, and
so pure. There can be no guile or deceit in
that face, and Sir George was almost be-
side himself with JOY and delight. Lou
Use - said he the tears streaming from his
eyes, dear dear Louise"
Il do rcmcml cr that name. said she,
musing. lit comes over Inc like dream,
long long forgotten.
"Ah, my child. said Sir George, "noth-
ing on earth shall again separate us from
each other"
"But. father. dear father" said Louise,
bcwildcrcd ani ovcrhappy, will you re
lease Fernandez
AYE, mt once, The brave fellow who
would have saved thee at the expense Of
his own liberty shall be suitably rewarded 3"
AS he spoke he wrote an order for his
immediate release, which was dispatched
forthwith by u servant, with directions to
bring the gypsy to Sir George apartment.
In the meantime Louise's early history
was crowded upon her astonishcd ears al
most in single breath.
Fernando came at last, little dreaming
of the document that was awaiting him.
He was surprised to find Minitti in the
company of -ir George and at once rightly
conjecturcd that his release was owing to
her inrcrcgssion, but his astonishment was
beyond description when the truo position
of the matter was explained to him. Sud
denly EC became sad and Il tear even trcm-
blcd in his handsome eye when the justice
asked:
"What gricVcS you, my fricnd?'
"TO realize, sir. that Miritti's finding
u father must be the cause of our separa-
ton.
GLOW so, sir?"
"Would one of your blood and standing
in the world marry IA child to one of the
prescribed race"
Aye, said the justice, Louise should
be yours if you were the-the-I won't ex-
actly say what, after the proofs Of affection
you have shown her"
Fernando pressed the fearful girl to his
breast, saving
Dear Louise, blessed be the power that
overrulos us all. 80
Dear Fernando, how happy VIC shall be
now, with every opportunity for improve
ment and all the fine things you have
taught mc--to read, to write and every
thing. can improve them all. "
I'VE will indeed, replied Fernando.
Then, turning to the justice, he said Tho
trial is passed, and now l. too, will speak.
One year since I made VOW on quitting
my studies that | would seek "A wife who
should love me for myself alone. Being of
noble birth-nay, start not it is true-I
assumed these rustic garments and deter
mined To wear them until found heart
and proved it worthy of my love. l saw
Louise rs il gypsy. loved her at once,
yet | determined to keep my oath. tested
her affection in every reasonable way and
learned to love her for her purity of mind
rs well as icr extraordinary beauty, and
when the |; had nearly come for mo to
take my gyi'sy wife to my bosom, 10 L
find her of gentle birth like myself, while
each has truly proved tine others love"
Fernando de COrtez was indeed born Of
the blood royal of Spain, and in this ro-
mantle way had he chosen himself a wife
We might make our tale more complete by
adding to it, but still we could only show
that happiness was the future lot of the
gypsy danseuse. Buffalo Times.
He Held Down the Place.
zone of the best judges Indiana ever
had was Silas Ramsey Of Corydon, " said
L Hpltnu protnipout 1uVux.ar Of II