Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-10

The stranger remained seated for
while, ordered room TO be got ready
for him, and then went up to the
great house and asked for Herr Leo
Jussnitz. He was in his studio. and
the stranger was taken there at
once.
The study was handsome room,
fitted UP artistically. though not
luxuriOusly; everything pointed TO
distinct aim-it was a work-room.
TIN young arts; was standing be-
fore the clay model of a woman's
figure. destined for monumental
fountain. He no longer has a flip
pant. soldierly air; his figure is
rather bent, his color a little paler-
the relic of his illness; but what the
countenance has lost in freshness it
has gained in depth OF expression.
He gazed wonderingly at the
stranger for moment. then he called
out joyfully: Upon by word. Barren
berg, is il you? Where-where in
the wide world do you come from p"
Il am stationed at Fort H,
down in the valley, and 1 would not
miss the opportunity of seeing an old
friend. and-well, | will say it. for it
is no flattery-a celebrated and
greatly admired artist. CON
graduate you, Jussnitz; you have
made splendid hit"
The two men shook hands, How
are you Barrenberg?"
"Oh, | manage to drag along" was
the laughing reply. But Jussnitz
perceived the twitching of his face as
he spoke. Did your wife come with
your" he inquired
Barrenberg sank heavily into a
chair and looked down at his dusty
boots.
III you mean Irene Won Erlach. you
had better ask Signor Colani where
his wife is. He is living with her in
Florence"
Jussnitz did not know what reply
to make to this.
Suddenly the door flew open, and a
Little girl rushed in. her hat hanging
| on the back of her neck, and her soft
| gold shimmering hair floating round
her head. She threw her arms
| round Jussnitzs neck and kissed him
Papa, papa, Aunt Maiberg with
| Fred and Aunt Frey have come. and
| Fred keeps trying to walk, and he
can't, and he always falls down. II
| is such fun"
la1 tn1I
daughter to shake hands with the
gentleman. and then begged him to
| come out with him.
Joyous voices float toward them
from the veranda; on the grave
walk in front of it a colored nurse
is playing with a dark-haired child.
The mistress of the house has
| recognized the newcomer at once;
| she approaches him with her calm
| sympathetic manner He looks al
her in amazement How she has de
veloped in the warm rays of the sun
, of happiness which now shines upon
her! What a good and beautiful
woman" thinks Barrenberg. as he
looks into her deep. shining eyes, and
he sits down beside her after he has
been introduced to the others.
His eyes wander about the room
That little blonde over there he does
sot recognize; it is Frau Frey. But
that beautiful. slender woman in a
white gown, with the dreamy dark
eyes. is the little Spanish dancer OF
former days. Hilda is winding yarn
which an old woman is hold
ing for her. The latter is introduced
to him as Frau Polly Berger. who is
making her niece visit
Presently a lively conversation is
in progress. Ante gives an account
OF yesterdays festival Hil@a tells
them of her life in Brazil Il cannot
tell you" she says in conclusion,
how happy | was when felt my
feet once more on German soil 1t
was such a good idea of yours, Ante,
to appoint Wolf to be your doctor
here"
! Thereupon she starts up and runs
/ down the steps. catches up her stout
| little Fred, and kisses him so
violently that the boy screams. She
has to indulge in these little out
breaks now and then. or she could
not endure the quiet. Then she
comes back GREATNESS, and sits down
again with sparkling eyes. Such a
! good idea. Ante" she repeats once
more, looking up at the Swiss chalet
which is her home
"All my wife's ideas are good
ones says Leo pressing Antje S
hand. She Pushes deeply for Joy
! and plunges into a conversation with
! Barrenberg And his anxious face
grows calmer. Yes, Ante could
venture TO offer Hilda home here
for it is evident that Leos heart be
! longs entirely to his wife.
Il read a long article in the paper
| about your improvements few
/ weeks ago" says Barrenberg to the
| youns wife May | see them?"
J TO be sure" cries Jussnitz: and
the chief herself will do you the