The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25

ragout was not cooked to perfection.
while the speckled lettuce was freshness
itself. but the thought OF Minka's woe
overshadowed what would otherwise
have been a little feast.
81 have been thinking" said Betty.
emerging all at once from a brown
study. IF we've ourselves could not
find some way OF helping the child. She
has lived with us for nearly six years
yes, she was really a child when she
came-she belongs in manner to our
family. Perhaps we might make some
little personal sacrifice"
The baron jingled the few copper
pieces in his pocket. and looked at her
with a moist. respondent eye.
81 am most willing, my dear; but is
there anything we can sacrifce7'
There is-perhaps my loohng-slass-
the frame. you know. is silver"
Charles rose from his chair. He look
ed positively majestic.
Our mothers looking-glass. Betty
he said Have you forgotten? 1t form
ed part of her wedding outfit. and you
would sell it."
mo, no." cried Betty. hastily and
with tears in her eyes. ''Of course I
did not really mean it. Forgive me.
dear brother. Perhaps. she added after
a pause. Il might part with my black
silk dress. I have had it many years,
IT is true, but it is quite good still"
Charles looked at her more in sorrow
than in anger
Il think. my dear he said, you
should consider my feelings in some de-
gree. Are we then to retain no vestige
even OF civilization in our fallen state
You have often heard me say that I
liked to hear the rustic Of your silk
dress-that the sound even cheated my
fancy and brought me back to the
past"
Dear Charles, of course, Je ne falls
que des betises. Ny head IS full %
nothing but that poor girls grief Those
two young hearts. Charles-it is a pity
II they must be parted"
1T is a sad world. my sister" said
Charles oracularly. and then there was
silence for little space. broken ct last
by Betty:
There is one small valuable In my
possession which nobody ever secs but
myself triae OF no Importance to any
one"
But her lin was trembling.
Heinz said Baron Charles. What's
that?"
You remember poor Gyuris key-his
ehamberlain's key? He left it TO me.
you know"
Yes. yes. 1 remember" said Charles
well. that at least is OF no use to
anyone"
Tt is Just what say" agreed Betty.
still with that trembling lip.
"It would no doubt be a great act OF
charity" cried the baron. warming to
his subject. she. poor girl, has Ger
tainly served US faithfully shall we call
her in and tell her at once what we are
going to do? 1t will be pleasant TO see
the sunshine after the clouds. 1t is she
who will be grateful TO US"
mo. wait minute" cried Betty.
family.
Charles hand was already on the bell.
Waltz he cried. and that poor
Minka breaking her heart Why should
we wait when a word will give you such
joy?"
Il war only thinking" said his sister.
hesitatingly. Poor Gyuri-it seems a
pity-a-a kind of dissertation. And ne
was so proud of that key
Yes. he might well be. He was a
good fellow. but not quite of our world.
do not understand you, Betty. Die
you not yourself propose TO sell it,"
Yes. OF course. Ring. my brother.
ring"
/ The imperative summons was not.
however. immediately answered. and
when presently NIinka did enter she
brought companion with her-a tall
young fellow with handsome woebe-
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