Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-05

iGluCIduJly went 10 see ueT III Hel
room, she found the young girl lying
on the lounge looking up at the cell
ing. Her Inquiries for her health
were received with curt thanks
Ante sat beside her in silence for
some time. or occasionally addressed
a civil question TO her-whether she
liked her room. or If she had all she
wanted-only to receive a sholt
Thanks, yes" and then she left her,
thankful when she was back in her
own lonely room.
The young girls belongings were
sent to her by Aunt Polly, and when
Antje went to pay her duty visit to
Hilda On the day after Christmas,
the room had taken on a quite
different aspect. The young girl had
spread out all her modest decorations
and had given her new home an
artistic air. Her water-oclors peeped
out of the folds OF the wall-draperies;
masses of scarlet peoples. which she
knew how to make in wonderful imita-
ton OF nature, hung over the picture
frames and filed the vases on the
mantel-piece. The easel had found
place by the window, and she herself
was standing before the mirror in her
black cashmere dress, fastening a
broad, gayly-striped Roman apron
around her waist so that the long ends
of the ribbons tied at the back Sc
off the simple frock admirably.
How nice you have made it looK!"
said Ante. but she got no other an.
swer than a drawing oh" that was
intended to sound modest, but which
really was only rude.
"Will you come to supper with US
this EVENING"" inquired Ante, with
unaltered friendliness.
IF you will allow me. yes"
"And this afternoon? Would you
like to go to walk?"
Il have some letters to write
Then we shall see you at eight
O'Clock. The gentlemen, who are in
vited out 70 dinner, expect to be back
between six and seven. Till eight
then"
Antje also sat down 10 write
letter. She wished to finish one to
her mother which she had begun some
time before. But she was interrupted
by the entrance of the servant.
Gracious lady. there is some one
here who is very anxious 10 speak to
Herr Jussnitz. He insists upon
waiting for him"
Who Is it?"
He says his name is Grade. He
asked II he could see the gracious
lady"
Ante assented
A few minutes after a meagre /
rather well-dressed man appeared |
who introduced himself as the head If |
a Dresden antiquarian shop, and |
thereupon began to excuse himself |
for being obliged TO intrude on such a
day. But he thought that in this way
after several vain attempts to find
Herr Jussnitz. he might meet him.
and he hoped the gracious lady woul
excuse him fort was only urgent
necessity-the firm was rather EN-,
barrassed just now
Pray speak plainly" said Antje |
what is it you want?"
IF 1t were possible. the payment
of our bill, gracious lady"
Has not my husband paid yet for |
fitting M his studio in Dresden?"
I'VE have not had the honor OF
fitting up studio for Herr Jussnitz /
In Dresden. II Is only-it is for the |
furniture here, gracious lady"
What" cried Antje, drawing her
handkerchief across her forehead.
which flushed suddenly
Yes, madame Herr Jussnitz
bought some rare pieces for his
studio here two years ago, and as /
have already said we are not able to
wait any longer for our pay"
Il will speak to my husband abuu,
it, said Antje, Give me the bill
how high is It? do not really know
when my husband win be at home"
Tho man civilly handed her an oper
bill
Herr Jussnitz promised faithfully
to pay by the first of October. I'm.
fortunately. he did not keen his
promise, and"
! Antie uttered a Mortified cxclama.
ton, But, my dear sir,"-whlch
checked his flow of words. She had
/ glanced at the bill. and now lookel.
with pale lips. at the man standing
before her.
Eight thousand marks"
Eight thousand marks. madame
She turned away and laid the bill
on the table.
Yes il is all right: / remember
now" she said with difficulty. NV
husband will settle it before the New
lear-I-he-" She moved several
books from one place TO another.
Then Herr Jussnitz will thank
you. sir"
The stranger had expected to get
his money at once.
MISUNDERSTANDING little on nc.
count" he began. $50 we could AZ
least"
Sir, in this matter | can do nothing
without my husband" she said rurtl,,