Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
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shook my frame as the storm does
young tree. She laid her largo, heavy
hand upon my head in silence, she let
me weep
After long pause she cleared her
throat, HIM"
"Aunt?"
HIM"
Dear dear aunt. do not allow IT."
I again impIored.
"Josophinel" called the Countess,
bring the coffee; you must eat some
thing, child. then we will talk"
When the table was dainty set with
the simple, white dishes, she buttered
me a roll. stared flxedIy at one point,
and slipped her coffee, evidently oc.
cupicd with her thoughts. 1t seemed
an eternity to me Then she took up
the small prayer.book, opened 1t
where the marker lay, called "Pst" to
her canary-bird which was preparing
10 begin the day with a trill, and with
folded hands read; Remember the
way through which the Lord, thy God,
led thee. upon which He humbled
thee and tried to find out what was In
thy heart II thou wouldst keep His
laws or not-Amen!" She folded her
hands over the closed book and said
you have probably imagined all
this. you silly little thing. | am con
vlnced that Len will go with you
later on and"
AT this junCture the door was flung
open and my mother entered. When
she saw me, she grasped the back OF
the sofa upon which the Countess sat,
her form reeled and n peculiar sound
escaped hor throat. "Anneliese" she
murmurod, God be praised"
"Goodmorning, LEM" cried the
Countess, but her face was MS naughty
and cold as II she had before her a dis.
agreeable petitioner and not her be.
loved favorite. who sank crushed into
chair. and dropped her beautiful
head as II conscious of her guilt.
you have something to tell me,
Len? Go into the kitchen. Annelese.
to Josephine; ponder upon what just
read"
My mother did not raise her head
as passed but behind me rang out
the old ladys voice like the signal of
trumpeter summoning to the attack:
Ten, are you altogether GodfoT-
saxon? TO marry once IL n piece OF
folly for which | can forgive wo
man, but the second time! Only
listen"
God be praised. the Countess would
know how to prevent 1t!
Chilly and over.fatigued | sat beside
Joscphine's kitchen-hearth, staring
vacantly at tho collection of plates
and glasses and vessels which were
ranged upon the shelves all freshly
covered with white lace.paper, and
counted the old pewter once again
with It's arms-Gourand.twonty pieces
and two large dishcs,.,,.. How long
she stayed Finally | heard steps de-
scend the stairs. hasten through the
hall and leave the house. Mamma
had gone; Rhe was veXod with the
Countess, she insisted on having her
own way, sho-my God!
III you please, miss. the Countess
would like to see YOU" said Josephine.
rushed from the kitchen and up
The stairs The old lady was alone In
the room; she was standing mt her
flower.stand, picking off few wither-
cd leaves, "Well?" she asked gently,
without turning her head
Where IL mammal"
"Shp has pone homo A"
Aunt"
Stlll she did not turn, "Annellese,
you will be reasonable. you will not
make more difficult for your mother
step which she has taken after mature
elaboration, and which. nevertheless.
is very difficult"
"Aunt-you-you too?
81 can zee that she ia right from
her point OF view; you cannot under.
stand t. II IL very hard to be with
ont n proteCtor--for q woman in your
mothers position She--woll. as
have said, Annelieso, you do not
understand that"
So this was the result OF the inter
view. The Countess was altogether
upon her mammals side, stood
there MS II paraly2ed.
well, AnuelieseG"
At length she turned thon | saw
that her small gray eyes were in
famed. The Countess, usually sc
severe so composed had boon weep
Ing Your mother" she continued
'will make public rs soon as possible
her engagement, she will consult witt
Herr Wollmeyer and, as she connot
very we'll remain In her future hus
bands house, she will be my guest
until her marriage, Nou--naturally-
likewise. unless you prefer making q
short trip. II have relatives IN
Hamburg who would be delighted tC
entertain You until--the wedding Is
over. In case you---"
"Thank you.-ycs, | would ne very
grateful TO these strange people
aunt"
Then of course you will return &c
your parents house"
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