The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-05-04

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| cd TO give the necessary explanation.
"My good friends, | see the cause of
your alarm. An awkward blundcr of
mine, but when ! have explained the plot
of the comedy
"a dangerous case" whispered Herr
| Professionalism to his wife in tones plain
ly audible. when an insane person at
tempts to explain his conduct, it is a sure
| sign of his incurability."
The young lady had hastily sought ref
uge behind her father and was trembling
all over.
"Oh, l assure you, sir, am not dam
gerous," observed Arnold in a tone Of
irony. 81 have not yet injured a single
human soul, and if you will do me the
honor to listen to me minute you shall
see that l can at least speak nationally.
| see that Victor's trick has been the I'M
fortunate cause of this misunderstood
| ing"
''Victor's trick"
certainly: an old friend, whose exam
pie have initiated only too well. How
ever, he carried it farther than did. He
used to remove his boots and place them
before the door of the coach"
"IIe is indeed quiet for moment; still
ed Herr Brettschneider to his wife.
Send quietly for the police"
"Mein herr" turning to his guest,
Judging from your description, this Vic
tor must have been charming, amusing
young fellow, and would very much like
to make his acquaintance"
"In the act?" queried Arnold, taking
this for witticism. Would you really
like to meet him?'
"AIost certainly. Such a fantastic, tai
cnted person! would like to have him
for friend" replied Herr Brettschnei.
der. "Onc must agree with him in every
thing. That is the only way to avoid q
crisis" whispered he TO the rest as be left
the room.
Although assured that he had succeed
ed in convincing his host us to his sanity.
Arnold could not but feel that his arrival
had been grotesQue. The young lady
! might well hesitate in accepting his suit.
He must therefore at any cost endeav or
to remove this bad impression.
MY uncle has spoken much Of you.
Fraulein Brettschneider," he began.
"Indeed. STRIP
"And if you could only know in what q
hattering manner he spoke"
"Your uncle is indeed all too kind"
"And you all too modest, for IL all the
qualities'-
Unfortunately Arnold was not permit
ted to finish the polished speech that was
upon his lips, for at this moment three
men noisily entered the room, followed by
Herr Brettschneider.
Arnold turned around in surprise. Per
haps some visitors or relatives of the
family. AT any rate there was friendly
look upon their faces as they advanced
toward him.
But Arnold was not allowed time to
carry his thoughts farther, for Mt sign
from Herr Brettschneider the three
strangers seized him.
But, mein herr" protested Arnold in
utter establishment. "Mein herr, what is
the meaning of all this!"
Wasted effort. He was promptly hand
cEffcd. bound and transported from the
room by six strong arms.
Thank God." calculated Herr Brett
schneider as he beheld the removal of his
strange guest. Now both he and our
selves are secure"
at is almost Incredible" said the
daughter. ''Such charming young man.
And only to think how highly his uncle
spoke of him.
what use is it all, my child? Very
likely the poor fellow has become sudden
ly insane while travelling. Such things
happen every now and then"
a pity" thought the young girl.
"Such pity! In his rational moments
there was in his manner something so
sympathetic"
- .aI, - 1r
had telegraphed the sad news. FASTENED
to Lcipsic by the next train and lost no
time in hunting up his nephew.
"AIy poor boy, can ii be possibleT" cried
he, in tears. "Such sudden misfor
tune"
"Oh. uncle, only tell me what it al
means"
In few minutes all was clear to til,
uncle, and an irrcprcSsiblc laugh BROKE
from his lips.
Such IL misunderstanding!
Indeed. the Whole proceedings were 81
serio-comic that Arnold fell to laughin
heartily over his adventure.
And now" asked his uncle. "Shall W.
see the Brettschnci.lcrs?
"Cert%inly. owe them an cxplana
ton And. besides. the daughter is love
ly-loyrly! She will forgive me. know
when she learns that set the Who'll,
comedy in motion through desire to b.
alone with her in my thoughts"
Arnold is now the fortunate husband q
his hearts idol. and both make frrquen
visits during the year to their parents l.
Leipsic. But no matter how many pas
sengers may chance to crowd into the.
coach Arnold is careful never to resor
again to EictOr's trick.
The jest is too hazardous. -Translatet
From the German For Short Stories.