The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-25
By Z. Marhtt

speak: Never forget that you received
this ring on the tenth OF September
He wished me specially 10 have II, and
IL has never left me tin today. Your
highness knows that my brother and
we're not always good friends that I very
much disapproved of his free mode OF
living. but que voulez-vous? the heart
asserts it's right. | always loved my
brother. in spite OF his faillngs, and IL
would grieve me 20 lose"
"A stone OF suoh very precious value"
interrupted Mainsu. dryly. who was sit
ting by the side OF the duchess.
Well, OF course, there is that con-
sideration. too" replied his uncle. with
affected good h,mnor "Who would deny
ftp he added, as he Jerked his chair
round. 80 TO obtain a full view OF the
trellis and vine. and watch all who came
and went THE emerald is a very cost
iy one. and the engraving is unusually
perfect Besides. there s little mys-
terry about 81. Close TO the crest is a
tiny dot or point. that looks as II a bit
OF the stone had broken away: but under
this spring appears a handsome mans
head; but to me II looks more like the
signature OF name when impressed on
wax or seahng-wax.
Let US drink coffee now. and then
afterward I will also help TO find the
ring" said the duchess kindly Such
The coffee was handed round by Frau
Lohn as a rich silver tray. and the rust
ling OF her silk dress and the cracking
OF the gravel under her heavy tread was
all that was heard during n pause in the
conversation. The sudden Gathering of
the costly china on the tray. as ~ II were
being knocked together. made the Hof-
marschall start and look up and follow
ing the direction OF the woman's gaze.
he saw Gabriel coming along the path
way.
What does the boy want?" he asked
her, angrtly.
II haven't the slightest idea. your
honor" was the womans quiet reply.
With hast strides the hoy went
straight to the Hofmarschall. and with
dropping eyes handed I'm the lost ring
The fingers which held the jewel were
beautifully formed-a childs clean hand
shyly and tremblingy proffered--and yet
the Hofmarschall seemed 10 shrink from
this contact as II they had stung him.
Couldn't you hand II me on a plate?"
the old man exclaimed. pointing with a
frown 10 the table. "Has your intercourse
with the castle not taught YOU better
manners than 10 do thing In that way?
Where did you find the ring?"
Down by the paiings. I recognized II
Immediately: I have alays looked at II
with 80 much pleasure on your hand"
answered the boy, bashfully as n anxious
to be forgiven for bringing the ring TO It's
rightful owner.
"Ah, really-very fattering. I'm surel"
said the Hofmarschall with a sneer as
he placed the ring on his finger. "Isohn
give the boy piece OF cake. and ask him
what he wants" y
The housekesper put her hand In her
pocket and drew out key.
That's what you want isn't it?" she
said. kindly, to the lad
Yes
MY patient Is thirsty, and I have lock-
ed up the raspberry-juice."
STUFF and nonsensei there are servants
enough about. He could have asked one OF
them: but you know he has been allowed.
and now thinks he has a right 10 meddle
In everything that goes on; and yet only
today the court chaplain ordered him. In
your presence. to indulge In no pleasure
of any kind. You heard him say go. and
can't have forgotten IT, Iohn."
Then, turning to the duchess. he added:
This morning It was finally arranged
that the boy enters the seminary in three
weeks-it is high time he went"
Liane looked anxiously across at the
housekeeper
(To be continued)