Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-06-20

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her room upon her couch
She looked at me in surprise. "Ah,
no, Anneiese, we have many guests,
and therefore am | 50 pleased to hay>
you here to help me a little; and | am
very grateful to cousin for coming
too. She will certainly relieve me Of
much responsibility" She said all
this as languldly, as alphabetically as
If It were not worth speaking about
Then she asked with somewhat more
animation, and a flush suffused hei
thin, suffering face: "You returned
Brankwltzs gift to Wollmeyer, did you
not"
eyes, mamma Did you expect any
thing else?"
In confusion she toyed with her
handkerchief, and her form trembled,
"Ah-I---" then she hesitated
"IIas it caused you any trouble,
mamma" I asked anXiously, Selling
her right hand.
NO" she replied with downcast
eyes, "for you will forgive me, An
neiesc--I intercepted the package. |
retained It, because ! thought
thought it would be better were you
to return the gift to Brankwitz your
self, or through cousin, for Bernhard
YOU ec-hc-hc--" She trembled
still more, and her hot, slender fingers
shook within mine.
40 not excite yourself, mamma;
you are probably right" | said. Had
known his address, | should certain.
ly have sent 1t direct at once-come
tell me where the tactful donor is at
present, and ! will do so Immediately"
She looked at me as helplcssly as a
sick child.
81 can give you no information An
neliese; he has left Cannes, but"
this she said in a low voice, "he will be
here in a few days
"IIere?' | uttered this word violent
ly and fearfuIy. She maintained 81
lence, while her face wore an express
sion of sadness.
Mamma" | besought, approaching
her, tell me but one thing, give mo
this one comfort cannot believe
that you who always loved me-"
paused, for at this moment Wollmeyer
crossed the threshold. He looked
flushed and warm as usual, for he
had eaten and drunk to excess.
Helene, beg Of you" cried he re.
proachfuIly, "the counselIor's wife Is
standing at the piano, notes in hand
come, come who Is to accompany her
but you?-GOod-ovening, Anneliese;
We will talk together tomorrow. Did
cousin come with you7 Good! She
probably has a great deal Of news to
tell me? Well, goodnight! Come,
Tlcleno," They left the room.
Every one is just the same" said
/, glancing at papas picture, only
am changed"
Just as the Old lady and | were
drinking our tea there came Il sharp
rap at the door and the Countess en-
tered.
"Ah ah!" cried she, you have re-
turned to the nest?' She kissed me,
put me back in my chair, and seated
herself beside me, "Do not let me dis
turb your meal. | have come to sec
this child. How are you, my dear?
Why, | believe you have grown, and
your eyes are quite serious!" She put
her hand under my chin and lifted up
my head.
where have you left your blessed
boldnoss, little ono?' she asked ten
dcrly. you look like a tame doe; is
that the effect of the clausurc up
there?' And then she began to ques,
ton and to relate, and | heard much
that was news to me.
"rhc Brankwitzs are expected;
your stcp-father is to give a ball.
fancy-dress ball; the invitations arc
being sent out already. You must help
your mother little, Annelcse You
must indeed try to aid her in looking
at life with more courage"
Yes, aunt"
since when have you been so sub.
misaiVe that YOU say: Aye and Amen
aC oncc?' she asked in astonlshmcnt,
1T Is to be hoped that You are not so
ON certain point or have they tanned
You up there?"
oh, no, aunt"
well, that is good. And because
YOU have become sensible to certain
degree, | will tell you something DO
You know, cousin" she Interrupted
herself, IL BranlVIitz has a brother.
or If there are any Braukwitzs besides
him in Borln?"
"iIo has no brother Countess" muir
INJURED cousin, che is the only son.
And rs far MS | know, he has no rel.
atDves besides his sister"
Then she laid her spoon across tho
ompttod cup sign that her meal was
ended, folded her hony hands in ST.
lent prayer gathered up the dishes,
aud with an old-fashioncd courtesy left
the room.
TO be Continued.
AT Parting.
Tho tip,n hos