Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-04-12
even the unfortunate who wishes 70 gain

even the unfortunate who wishes to gain
peace of mind in sylvan shades should have
full belt. This fact obtruded itself more
and more strongly on me, and could obtain
little relief by the expedient of Tightening
my swordbcIt by hole or so. Therefore, in
despair, left the beauties of nature to be so
good as to look after themselves and dis
tursed a half-paul in something to eat, after
which l felt able to face tile prospect of fu-
ture starvation with more serene mind
l passed the day quietly, and in the after
noon Ceci came to tell me all was ready for
the burial. He gave me to understand that
Carte had listened to reason in the matter
OF priest, although never knew what ar
guments he had used to effect this. The
funeral was much as other pauper burials,
and when it was over we walked back to-
gether. On our return man accostcd Ceci,
who, he said, was his nephew, and they
went off together on some business. Had
only known what was to be indebted to
this gentleman for, shortly, should have
observed him with greater attention. AS it
happened | gave him but passing glance,
catching glimpse of pale face, with strong,
clear-cut features, and keen, bright eyes.
Corte and were now alone, and, respecting
his grief, said no word, nor did he speak,
as we threaded our way back. Near St.
Marks, Corte suddenly seized my hand,
raised it to his lips, and then, turning, fed
down SIDE street and was lost to view.
attempted to follow, fearing that sorrow
had totally unhinged his mind, already a
little off it's balance, and that he would
come to injury. My attempt, however, was
without avail, and l returned home to dis
prove the proverb which falsely says that
he who sleeps dimes.
The next day was again favored with a
visit from Ceci, and after some allusion to
the funeral, he once more preached the SUBJ
ject on which he had sounded me before, and
asked for definite reply. gave it to him
without hesitation.
"Messer Ceci," said, whatever my con-
dition may be, you are in error if you think
l am bravo. In short, your proposal is an
insult, and you owe it to my consideration
for your years that do not fling you out of
the room. / have promised you secrecy, and
therefore cannot do as / would, and that is,
lay the matter before the Signory; but tell
you plainly that if / can | will upset your
plan, and now you had better leave me-"
| had by this thrown everything into the
fire; but it was not possible to control my
self longer. AS for Ceci, he sat for moment,
his eyes staring out of his head with rage,
and his white beard fairly bristling. He
rose from lis seat.
$50, Signor' Donati, this is your answer,
is it? Look to yourself, most noble excel
lency, for those I serve have long reach
There IS, however, another thing we have to
settle before l go. shall be obliged by
your paying me the sum of three crowns for
rent, and other services due to the excellent
Messer Nobili."
/ was overcome with shame, for had
not the money.
"You can take this furniture" I said, ut
will pay my Dues"
Ceci smiled grimly.
IL do not wish to be hard on you, and
you know the punishment for debt. will