Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-12
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her eyes fixed on her husband, who
was continually appearing at Hide
garde's side, although the girl
scarcely deigned to speak to him, and
turned to Barrenberg or Maiberg in
all the little turnings of the game.
Ante bit her lips as she saw the
Baroness smile at this, and she
clenched her hands. Why had Col
suffered 1t that Leo should have mar
ried her, who never was suited to
him? And why had He put this I'M
speakable love and devotion into q
woman's heart so that it must break
with the grief that had come to it?
And she looked up at Maiberg, and
could not keep the two heavy drops
from trembling on her eyelashes.
Dear DR.. Maiberg." she said. NOW
know that Leo has sold picture in
Berlin"
Frau Jussnitz," he began, sitting
down on little footstool so that he
had to look IN to har.
Don't speak of IT.; please don't
speak of ~" she cried, forcing back
her tears, But she had TO turn her
eyes away from his true, anxious face.
What must the person do to whom
this pledge belongs?" asked Nelly
Benken at this moment.
kiss Fraulein Won Zweidorf," cried
Nelly, with the most innocent air in
the world. nudging her sister secretly,
for she knew that the latter had the
/ hosts seal-ring in her hand.
Herr Jussnitz!" laughed Nelly,
holding up the ring.
Ante say the young girls beautiful
face turn pale, and her eyes look at
Leo Jussnitz with an icy expression as
the latter approached her to put her
hand CALAMITY to his lips.
How well that chivalric air became
him, how tenderly deferential his ex-
preston was Ante flushed as she
saw 1t. my God. how petty l have
grown!" was the thought in her heart,
and she twisted her hands in and out
in torture such as she had never
known before. IF | might only diet"
she murmured.
Frau Antjer'These words, spoken
in a reproachful tone, caused her to
look at Maiberg with a sudde7 start
Had she been thinking alou3? She
shuddered all over.
What do you think, docto -
said. after a while. slowly and ratN~-
thickly; would it not be better II I
were to take the baby and go to NJ.
mother for awhile, on account of \ :
cough?"
Frau Jussnitz. do not TO-" he said.
earnestly. Pardon me but II would
be cowardly."
She looked him with her lovely
eyes swimming in tears. tNo. | will
not CO." she said, 81 will not go,"
Perhaps you will have the good
ness to pay little more attention In
your guests in general" said Leo. who
SUDDENLY stood beside her. mo doubt
1t is very pleasant to sulk here in the
corner, butt must insist, for various
reasons. on your cutting short these
fearful condolences"
Maiberg got up.
Frau Jussnitz, I am forced to leave
your hospitable house tomorrow.
shall have to set Off early, and there.
fore | will retire in good season.
Good-by, and receive my thanks foy
your kindness and goodness"
He held the slender. trembling
hand for moment in his own. but he
ala not see the young wife's face.
which was as sad as death.
"Good-by, Leo" he said shortly
turning to his friend.
Il don't like such Jokes" said the
/ latter, quickly and angrily.
1 was never more in earnest than
am now, assure you. Good-by.
shall take French leave. II you have
anything you wish to say to me to-
night You viii find me stlll up. for
have to pack up my things"
He looked back once more. An,,e
was standing beside Barrenberg. who
was telling her some story. Her face
was raised to his. but Maiberg knew
that she did not hear word he was
4 saying