The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-20

doesn't he set a higher value on pro-
cession or holy pilgrimage than on the
physicians science and skill, or on ALL the
known means OF healing? Yes, even above
divine wisdom itself. inasmuch as he
seeks TO change 10 his own purpose the
eternal laws Of nature.
The Hofmarschall clasped his hands In
speechless horror. and sunk hack In his
chair.
For Gods sake stop. Raou! never
heard you speak like this before"
NO" he answered. Struggling his shoul-
ders. you are right; have never med
died much with these things; but one gets
angry AT the weak arguments and weaker
Weapons OF an opponent who. In his dis
tress retires behind his shield with the
device. With God nothing is impossible.
Besides. who would let himself be bother
ed with such black wasps buzzing In his
ears. IL he loved Gods beautiful world
and wished 20 enjoy it? I have been
slightly reused out OF my apathy on these
subjects By the narrow escape my child
ran OF blindness in that project of blow
Ing up the witch OF the Indian House. I
have no confidence I'm the religious teach
ings which allow such ideas 20 run riot In
a childs mind. and think that as there
are so many older people on the face OF
the earth who can not be made better, Il
would be as we'll 10 begin early with the
youngest head
"Rut how unjust Baron Mainau! And
that's what YOU really think OF sanity
simplieity7" broke in the bigoted lady OF
honor. Yourself once said that IL was
this same simplicity that you so admired
in women. did you not7'
Yes and say II again now. madame
he replied. in his usual mocking. frivolous
tone "A beautiful. even. white forehead
which never ponders or speculates orna-
mented with silky hair and n soft rosy
mouth which only utters sweet nothings.
All, how delicious Yes, indeed. such
women I adore; but l can't say that pre-
fer them"
And when the silky hair grows white,
and tho rosy. sweet mouth has lost its
beauty. then the plaything is put in the
corner II is so. Baron Mainau?" asked
the duchess, sharply as with a graceful
movement she slid the riding-whip across
the table and let the light shine on the
brilliant eyes of the tiger head
Gould II be otherwise with such wom-
en-. madsme7" he asked. with a smile.
"Ah then ls the time 20 call In the aid
OF Latin. botany. and the other studies
which a girl Ia made TO learn so unwilling
ly at school" replied tho royal lady,
laughing II have been told that am
somewhat quick and apt: perhaps the de-
sire 10 acquire knowledge has developed
itself each year--and-- What should you
say, BarOu Maindu, III, Vnen you return
from your travels. I welcome you with a
Latin greeting. and invite you into my
laboratory 90 show you all sorts OF won
derful scientific experimental"
God forbid A blue stocking. with un-
tidy toilet and uncombed hair" replied
Raoul, Joining in her merriment. ''I have
a horror OF such women, your highness: :
but can imagine 4 woman looking earn
estly into the wonders OF nature, whose
instincts prompt her. IL docs some
men, 90 study for herself the cause and
wherefore OF the mysteries or the earth
and its surroundings. and yet she will not
allow herself 10 be absorbed by her love
OF study. knowing that her duty as a
woman is 10 guide the home lfe. fan the
love Of her households into n flame. and
with gentle. caressing. but strong arms
hold together the peace and happiness OF
her family"
MY dear Baron Mainau. you might per-
haps md a renowned artist who could
paint you such n woman" remarked the
lady % honor. with q sarcastic litter. as
the duchess. with an impatient movement,
rose from her seat
Cro he continued)