Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-07-15
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unexpectedly today, but Josephine has
the headache and is unable' to cook.
So. thought I, the Wollmeyers will
surely have a plate of soup to spare,
and l ~yill see if it be true that shall
always find a place at their table for
me-" During this untruthful speech
she shook Wollmeyer's hand, bowed
to the Brankwitzs. kissed mammals
brow. and then seated herself in a low
chair with such an apparently salts
fed and comfortable air, that |, not
withstanding the difficulty Of the
situation, could not suppress a smile.
[ too had greeted Olga Sellmann
and Otto Won BrankwitZ with silent
bow; I returned my step-father'
searching glance and seated myself
between mamma and Olga Sellmann,
without joining in the conversation
which turned upon general topics,
political affairs, Berlin news, anec-
dotes and such things. The Countess
did not deign to glance at the Drank
Wits, and when she was obliged to
address them directly looked in an
other direction. turned the converse
ton upon the fete of the morrow, and
asked, if she-we dined this day in
mammals room-might see the prizes
to be ratified, and gave thanks i'll
anticipation OF the gifts which would
without doubt flow into the poor
boxes. Brankwitz frequently address
ed some lstiOn II her, receiving a
very curt, enough courteous, reply.
Does your Grace chance to know
Count Arvensleben OF Roddwitz?'
Otto Won Brankwitz asked of the
Countess.
EYES," she replied, what about
him?"
"Oh, nothing, nothing at all! I
merely heard him spoken of in the
coach on the way hither-did I not,
Olga? His estates are said to be
wonderful"
ITO be sure. they are now finding
their level" said the old lady. ''The
old count has improved the estates.
When, twenty-five years ago, he en-.
tered upon them, things looked very
badly, but through his energy, ais
excellent management, they are now
in a model condition; he is the bes--
situated landowner in our neighbor-
hood
Us that 500" said Brankwitz..
F"That is something in these days,
Wien one generally loses ones monev
in the capacity of husbandman."
"He has six children. continued
the Countess. two married daugh-
tiers, one unmarried, and three sons;
the eldest is in the Dragon Guards
That is no cheap position either"
murmured my step-father; "the old
gentleman probably has to give him
money quite frequently" AS he
spoke he cast peculiar glance at
Brankwitz.
"He is exceedingly strict with his
boys" replied the Countess.
Mamma was very quiet; she looked
more miserable than ever. Olga Sell
mann turned the conversation upon
the matter in hand, she considered
tia lottery tickets too cheap-a mark,
Wat would be made by that?
II think that to our people of West
enberg a mark is too much. Marks
are not so plentiful here" objected
the Countess.
1t was terrible day; and I coull
not understand mamma-it was bur
deferring the matter, for we could lot
keep the Countess with us forever.
She would leave us after az while, then
the storm would break with renewed
in
fauftless attire would possibly speak
for himself, then I would--ah, what
would l do? He stared at me fixedly;
I felt it, although I did not glance at
him.
"Anneliese," called the Countess
across the table, II am going to carry
you off afterward, you must help me a
little with my trifing gifts for the
rattle. Yes, my dear Wollmeyer, you
will be surprised at what you will get
from me! Very prosaic, but very
practical! But Anneliese must help
me, because Josephine"
smiled; dear Aunt-Countess!
Unfortunately, Anneliese must
pardon, ess-unfortunately An
neliese must help her mother some
what" opposed my step-father. Il
am sorry, Countess-but-"
81 have nothing for Anneliese to do,
everything is ready" interrupted
mamma E5lS>&sE< s$&#
Nov you see, dear Wollmeyer!
cried the Countess triumphantly.
'Then you are to come with me later
on, chicken" 4sI0g Is slG j
The meal was ended, we repaired to
the tiny tent where coffee awaited us.
The men. who did not wish to smoke
in the presence Of the ladies, with
drew to Herr Wollmeyer's adjoining
room. Bring the coffee to u.s.. An
neliese!" he commanded.
stood two filled cups upon a salver
and sent Friedrich in with them.
Olga Sellmann excused herself; she
was fatigued by her journey and wish
ed to rest. She left us with mock