The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-06-28
BY z. VlLMAR.....-
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so we agree, then, my boy? The girl
pleascs youE
"Pleases me? l am fairly carried away
with her." And Arnold Friese gazcd
with rapture at the photograph in his
hand What loneliness, Incompatible,
uncle"
In transport of rapture and gratitude
Arnold flung himself into his uncle's
arms and kissed the old man on both
cheeks
The latter rubbed his hands contcntcd.
ly. Good. my boy, good. And now that
we are agreed as to the main point. will
give you few details of the matter"
Yes, uncle"
Your bride, for such may call hcr. as
all seems to be clear, lives, as YOU know,
in Leipsic, and | have written her par
euts that you will arrive tomorrow"
"Capital"'
you can start as soon as you like. At
all events, you should be there by noon
tomorrow and indeed upon most natu-
raj preteXt. l will give it out that you
are called to Lcipsjc upon business and
by way of making this true will send by
you this silver lorgnette to Frau Brett
schneider. which she lost while here in
Berlin Mt the opera and which she re-
queSted me to find for her. And as you
need be in no hurry to return remain at
Lcipsic as long as may be necessary for
the accomplishment of your mission.
trust that you will not leave until the
young lady has given you definite
yes.
= win do my very best, uncle, you may
be sure"
And now success to your efforts, my
boy Telegraph me as soon as the wished
for result is attained, that may arrange
for your wedding"
Wait until morning?
No; Arnold Friese did not relish the
idea The Berlin life was too distracting
to permit one to dwell long upon any one
thought, however cherished. SO Arnold
resolved to leave that very evening.
Arrived at tie station, he boarded the
train and, possessing himself of an emp
ty COACH took his seat at a window and
gazed AT the throng outside
The platform was already pretty well
crowded. Were all these people whom
satcheS and what not. were they to enter
his coach and disturb him with their bus
tie and noise? He would so gladly be
alone with his thoughts.
How to secure himself from intruders?
Ha, an idea. If he should pay for all
eight seats in the coach? Plainly mag
nllicent scheme, only trihe costly.
A gold piece in the hand of the porter?
No; that secured him nothing, for in case
any one entered that parsonage had no
right to prevent him.
suddenly a wild idea flashed through
ms head, a remembrance of his student
days
Nictor's trick,
Why had he not thought of it before?
That most unique device to which Victor
mad often resorted to secure railway
coach to himself and which had never yet
been known to fail.
The said Victor would find himself in
an unoccupied coach and as soon rs any
one offered to enter would roll his eyes in
tuly, Toll his tongue and make every CON
ceiIabIe grimace and gesture The would
be passenger of course took him for an in
sane person and sought hastily another
coach.
Now for Victor's trick thought Ar
mold, and let the deed follow the thought.
he remedy indeed proved to he
speedy one and put to fight in rapid sue
cessIon two stout ladies, an elderly gen
ueilan and finally an entire family. con
SlStIhg Of father, mother and daughter
All Of these beat rapid retreat. giving
arnold little or no time to study the fea-
lures Of his discounted victims.
he whistle shrieked the train started.
Ilurrah for Nictor's Trick thought Ar
"oh tnumphanty. and, comfortably
stretched upon the cushions of his seat,
ne was soon lost in sweet, dreamy reyei.
Ieipsic.
It was nearly midnight when the trai1
arrived, The best that Arnold could 40
" such IN hour was to obtain LODGING fo''
'ne rest of the night.
rue next morning, havl2 & made ii cue
I' lollet, during which hs made a most
profound impression upon She barber r,
abundance he started OUT for st.ii
r AInaId resolved to pass the time uu,A
'Fehng in seeing the sights; but. toe
much concerned with himself to enjoy IN
lu tranquility Of spirit the beautiful
"''hlleltWa works of the city, he CON
.gu'ed himself with a promenade throush
,1e streets, during which he gazcd at;ca
u'elI at every one he met in hope OF
ll'Pllng the one whose image had carried
"" ..,, ms heart the previous day.
nat is She" he would think as upon
turning corner he came suddenly upon
graceful figure, And then he would
md himself face to face with well
I'eSsed old spinster or blushing maiden
"0o ret battered at having made such
marked impression upon such a hand
some young gallant.
Al length the hour of 6 drew near. His
Time had c,,mn Jnctoning IN his hotel