The Yale expositor., 1902-03-21
CHATTER NIX.

Never TO his dying day would Paul
forget the strange admixture Of emo
tons that well-nigh overwhelmed him
as. leaning against the cold wall OF the
courtyard. he saw approaching him the
being whom he loved 90 distraction,
and yet whom he feared was separated
from him forever by the cruel DEGREES
OF fate.
Hildegarde looked intently in his
face as she came up.
How strange that we should meet
here, Herr PAUL" she said with a faint
smile.
IT is remarkable. and consider
myself fortunate indeed. Tell me. Is
he much hurt?" designating with n
nod the spot where Conrad lay. and
pretending not TO see her outstretchei
hand. since he could not very well ac-
cept IL. considering the condition OF
his dlgits
Through the shoulder. mynheer:
but the doctor tells us with good nurs-
ing he will come through" she re-
piled. appearing somewhat shocked at
his evident disinolination 10 meet her
friendly advances. But you are
wounded. mynheer."
WHO said so?" he asked. as II an
noyed
They told me over there. 10 Is nee
cssary for the doctor u remain yet
awhile. so he sent me TO you"
All, Il IS next 90 nothing"
still / insist on seeing It,
lie could no longer refuse.
One OF the men brought water. and
having bathed the stricken member
sue stopped the flow OF blood accord
ing TO the latest methods ,nen known
TO the medical fraternity.
Was this fight OF your seeking.
mynhcer?"
Il assure you. not was forced
upon me- / was brought mp from my
prison cell TO meet him and give him
the satisfaction he mas long craved. 20
At this moment one OF the soldiers
came up. carrying the doctors bag.
and quickly followed by the English
man.
now eagerly he pouneed upon Paul's
good right hand and squeezed II most
heartily
"Hoch. hoch. hoch. the American"
he said. In imitation OF the hoarec
cries that had signaled Paurs triumph
on that former occasion when he met
Conrad In the Hirschgasse nm and won
the everlasting regard OF the students
By defeating the hero OF nifty duels.
Glad to sec you. doctorl" said Paul
feel proud OF my cousins across the
big pond. BY Jove! but you soaked II
TO him hard An inch lower down
and the air would have whistlod
through his lung ON this chill October
morning. But. my dear boy. | must
insist on you putting on your coat to
avoid taking cold. All my good nurse
has done her work well. see. she
is treasured"
You are right. Sir Noel echoed
the wounded man. enjoying the look
OF embarrassment that made her face
turn as red IA n peony.
Then you have met her before.
Rhinelander7" "a Hildegarde moved
toward tho other groups.
What's the use OF denying Il. Sir
Noel love that girl with all my
heart and soul. she Is the sweetest
being on earth TO me; the dearest In
ten thousand: the one altogether love
| lyl"
That's the way TO talk. and I'm in
clined 90 believe It's all right. too, -
said the doctor encouragingly.
Perhaps Il will come out all right.
Sir Noel. hope 30. M least. And
now I wonder what they viii do with
mean ! 10 go back 20 nay dungeon ,"
Il shall sec 10 that--you arc wound
ed and should be In the hospital. I
can fix IL go you may walk the streets
OF Metz. The end Is almost at hand.
az any rate. for surrender Is Ia the air.
Come with me-"
SO the singular event was over.
Perhaps the like had never been
known before In the annals OF wariarc.
Paul endeavored 20 survey II IN n
calm manner. devoid OF passion. and
was Of the opinion that he had come