The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-11-30


She shook her head. "Grandfather
told me that last day, that you are the
wiscst man on the island, that you have
thoughts that never come TO anyone
else IL that Is true, you must surely
understand me now. Am 1. poor, mis-
cradle creature, really 80 strange that
no one can understand me?"
An expression of wise comprehension
shone in Hans FrcriS's face, but he
only replied; Can ship keep on It's
course without rudderp Can | under
stand how you came to change your
mind about me unless I can read the
thoughts that lie hidden in your brain9
But no--you women have your reason
in your heart that must account for IT,"
"Not this time" answered Maya; 81
wanted TO be rid of you, and in an evil
hour committed a crime No one has
said harsh word to me about IL, but I
cannot rest. and will nevermore be at
peace until, ! am your wife-that is, IL
you still want me after all that horror
win he a true and faithful wife 70
you"
She spoke more and more rapidly
and looked mp az him as anxiously as
II She 'expected n crushing thunderbolt
20 fallwith his refusal. Hans laid his
broad shoulder against one of the hind
most supports that served to hold the
boat upright. and. after considerable
effort, the prop gave way and fell upon
the sand. lie loosened another and still
another, for The boat was finished and
ready TO be launched. The honest fell
low did this in order TO gain time for
much greater effort than the physical
one had been.
Speak to me just one word, pleaded
the young woman.
Hans folded his hands behind him.
with averted eyes fixed upon boat,
pushing out 10 sea. II know you should
still he gently dealt with, Maya, hut,
although do not know how % say IL.
IL must be said. cannot accept your
Offer
Marya did not cry out, but dark
flush crept over her face 30, Hans
Frerik. consider that I was not in my
right mind when put out the lights in
the lantern. o. my God. what is to be-
come Of me. II IL were not for my
child. the sea would be the best resting
place for me. ] might have known you
would scorn and dcspisc one who could
do such terrible deed She groaned
aud tried 20 rise
Hush" Hans cried. almost rudely.
"IIow do you know what think Of
you, now? But" he continued more
gently, you do not know your own
mind, Maya. You want 10 marry me
because you cannot endure me. and the
heavier the burden YOU can take up
the better you will like H. In this
way you think you can atone for the
wrong You have done. Tel me. is It
not SOP"
AS Maya merely nodded. he con-
tinucd: Your guilt Is only imaginary
Heaven had so confused your mind I'm
that dark hour that you did not
know what you did. The storm. with
all It's terrors, came without your help
You did not cause the stroke that
killed your grandfather. SO you think
! could take You for my wife when
know that SON look upon marriage with
me as punishment No. Maya, you
have often abused us iish-hcads who
are true 10 the old customs. but we are
not so cold-blooded that, out 81 love for
those customs. we would bring unhap-
pincss 20 o single soul. Rest assured
that neither the living nor the dead
shall ever know aught that has passed
between us this day: there Is my hand
on II. Nov you had better go back TO
the house, for you might take cold in
this keen wind. Come, Marie, I'll carry
you homcr
Marya hurried ON in advance; IL
seemed 20 her that the blue canopy of
heaven must crush down upon her.
The words she had just heard sank
deeper and deeper into her heart and
built there an altar upon which was
placed an image that was very like the
grave, strong face Of Hans Frerik
Don't hurry So" called voice from
,ehind them. They stopped, and as
they turned saw three men-one OF
them Jan, who had just landed from a
ship and was now following Hans and
Marya.
well how are things In Hamburg?n
asked Hans.
ooh. wonderful" exclaimed Jan. "a
frightful thing has happened and a
fellow from this island is the chief one
in it,"
"Karl!" cried Marya.
"Ycs, Karl" assented Jan, and he
proceeded 10 recount the horrible story,
which was well spiced by the oaths and
imprecations OF the other two men.
| The young man had been at his new
post but a short time when he was dis
charged for conduct unseemlv in the
eyes OF his highly-respectcd employers.
He then spent few days OF dissipation
In the underground quarters Of the sea.
port. In one Of the most notorious of
these resorts gambling in its very
worst form was carried on, and Karl
was frequenter Of the place. lie had
discovered his latest favorite cheating
and had accused her of H. In replying
TO the charge the girl had used both
teeth aud nails. A row had ensued, the
whole crowd taking sides against Karl.
This, together with other circumstances
Fof an uusavory nature, had shown him
In what a serious affair he had become
involved. In wild rage he had drawn
his knife and stabbed the girl. and now
awaited trial behind bolt and bar.
THIS news caused great excitement