The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-02-24
"Gherlng," returned steinhauscn.

/
Did you ever hear Of them again
Never! was the somewhat EN-
phatic answer. though / tried % set
some tiGings.
after the regiment eft Saxony !
was called away by business % POme-
rama. and then 10 Vienna.
About six months after we had
bid goodbye 10 villa Bellevue ! wrote
TO the excellent Herr Amtmann, but lie
never took any notice Of ny commune
cation. -
"Yben various matters occupied me,
apd the sharp outlines Of ny hrst IN
pression faded.
About year and half later was
IN Dresden. and made "A pilgrimage to
the villa. but they were all gone, the
garden was a neglected wilderness. and
gang Of workmen were pulling the
house 10 pieces to enlarge IL.
"No one could tell me what haG be
come Of the family.
"Tbey had left year before. and
were much regretted, especially the
'Gnadige.' who was married, according
TO one old crono, and single, according
10 another.
II had not heart 10 ask much or stay
long. That is all ] have ever heard"
Little enough said the other (ol!s-
former acquaintance. Burchardu.
II think / have heard Of young
Lieutenant Cheering. who Distinguished
himself at 81. Privat-a Saxon officer" a"
Some relation, probably" said Stein
hansen.
They walked on in silence for some
minutes. till turning into the market
place, they found themselves before
The open door of the BurgOmeister's
house. from which a long stream OF
light fell upon the snow. and even on
the quaint carvings Of Tie opposite
houses.
"The worthy Eurgomc.ster is holding
high revcls,' said Burchadt. laughing.
as he looked up at row 81 windows
over the entrance against the blinds or
which the strong light within threw
the varied shadows of the gtests 80
they moved TO and fro.
1--WE convalescents must be prudent
for they say his table is Of the best
and his hospitality most pressing
So saying. both officers stepped into
the han, and were Immediately as
sisted by dcfcrcntial servants 70 Tc.
move their cloaks. and ushercd into n
handsome dining room. where Burgo-
meister and his wife received their
guests. and which opened into spa
cious salon beyond where dancing had
already begun with much spirit
The new arrivals Were greeted Win
great cordiality and respect
Numerous introductiOns. which al.
ways in Germany are the opening ''re.
mOny OF any social event followed.
On the invitation Of the host, tie
officers laid aside their swords ana
helmets; but reluctantly declined in
obedience to the doctors iHjuncLons,
to join the dancers.
"Then," said the host jHvial, portly
man. with curly fair hair and red mus.
tache. perhaps the Herr Major ana
YOU. Herr Bittmcistrr. would Ike 10
20 upstairs to the card roolnE
You will find some Of your friends
there. Allow me-
And as Steinhausen ana RurChardt
bowed their assent. he passed on ana
led them upstairs 10 suite of rooms
some Of which were evidently ned
chambers. decorated for the occasion.
More intrCductionS and bowingS,
friendly leCo2uitiOns and cOngratula-
tons.
At last the attentive host arranged
whist table for his honorcd guests
"You have Il large asscmblage to-
night said Steinhauson. rs they wait
ed for the fourth of their party. who
had been arrested on his way 10 the
card table 10y a lady Of large proper
tions and prctonsious, with whom he
exchanged many defcr,ntial saluta-
tionS.
II sec. no doubt all thc rank ana
beauty Of Berustadt.'
ia gewiss,' replied tlc Burco-
meiStcr. rubbing his hands with much
satisfaction. "aud many families from
the neighborhoOd also.
ave have Saxons, PrusSiauS, Eo-
hemians and u few Russians present
this evening.
"You see. Herr Major Bern stadt Is
in corner, and has three different na-
tionalitiCS close by.
81 must present some of the most
distinguished to you, mem Herr. be-
fore we light up the Christhaum after
supper: hut here is Herr Doctor.
II will keep YOU no longer from yoUr
game" and. ON hospitah'c thoughts i'll
| tent, he turned away.
To be continued.