The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-02-10
CHAPTER ".
Continued.

GaTuOn me Bndultt JIdu, Nv n"i"i
"can ! return 10 the villa by this
soadp
You can" she replied with very
slight start and increase Of color; FOL
low il 10 where there is an old cross
half sunk in the ground by an oak
tree, and you will find footpath
which will lead you back through the
liver meadows"
Thanks; you seem 10 be going in the
same direction-may ] not accompany
youT"
Another slight blush and a very cold
bow Of assent; they walked on a few
paces in silence, down = narrow raYine,
h the shelter Of which was pleasant
growth Of beech and chestnut trees,
with here and there tall, graceful
larch.
The shade was most welcome, and
cool breeze from the river famed
Htelnhausen's hot brow.
you see, did not ride away this
morning" began the RIttmeister at
last.
IL am but too glad 10 avail myself
6 the discretion allowed me. and let
myself and my poor fellows cnjoyV
brief repose IN your happy valley; in
Iced, the difficulty will be 10 leave it,"
Life in our happy valley is but little
suited TO such as You" she answered,
seyen find It little moDotonous."
"I should imagine a life so active as
yours would be free from any feeling
pf dullness."
How do you know ] am actiVer
she asked, turning to him with a smile
Is she closed her sunshade ana used IL
for walking stick.
"Oh! q very small degree Of Obsorva-
lion would enable one 10 perceive that
much, even If your Herr papa had not
detailed all your business abilities TO
me as he was kindly showing me the
photographs this
did my father show you the pho
ios?" interrupted his company quickly,
with an uneasncss she could not quite
rcpress.
"He did" returned Steinhauscn with
significance, and looking fun into her
eyes.
Lies, blushine deeply, turned away
as if annoyed, and the Rittmeister,
after an instants pause, continued y
lower tone:
Il must entreat pardon for VII ie
may have seemed 10 you indiscrd ia
curiosity; / shall be more prudent
future. more absolutely Obedient g..
your tacitly expressed wish; hereafF,', /,
perhaps
Say no more-speak Of something
Else" she interrupted, hastily, and II
silence of some minutes cnsued.
At last, with frank pleasant laugh,
Steinhausen exclaimed:
How difficult ii is 10 avoid any one
forbidden subject, and when there are
swO or three fellow does not know
where 10 turn; l dare not speak OF
war, or Prussia, or SaXOny. or my own
Impressions, or, worst deprivation Of
Ell, your"-he paused, ms if with difi-
tulty supprcssing some epithet-'yOur.
rclf."
'If the effort to find conversation is
30 trying" said Lies, with an arch
emile, "and it must he pray do not
punish yourself; go on shall sit here
In the shade, and. at least you can
have the freedom Of your own
thoughts"
"No, no! certainly not cried Stein
hansen, eagerly, unless you absolute
ly object to my company.
LET me walk with tomorrow
you will he free from the presence of
the detestcd Prussian; but to-day-let
me enjoy to-day, come what will to-
morrow
There was a touch Of passionate en-.
treaty in his tones that, perhaps
reached his listeners heart. FOR al
though she made no reply, she turned
her eyes to his with wondering, yet
not unkindly expression, and hrcathed
slight sigh as her glance sank under
his.
"Now," continued the Rittmcister
"as l have confessed the poverty Of
ideas, will you not come 60 my aid?
The world stands with you
With quick, arch nod, she said:
"Have you ever been in England
that, surely, is safef'
Steinhausen laughed. NO, have
not; have you"
Eyes"
when, may ! ask|
about two years ago"
did you like it?" said the Tlr'M ,1s 9:
ser, recovering his equanimity suf-
fieiently TO light fresh cigar.
"In some ways, yes; in others. not
at all"
What displeased the gnadige Frau
She looked up quickly FOR an instant,
md replied:
'The life is somewhat tircSome; peo.
pie are always en- grand toilette, and
the eating is such solemn undertak.
ing, and so punctual-no one dares tC
be two minutes late; and. although
women are freer, and seem TO have
more power than here ! do not think
they are really any more loved OF re
spected.
"Then there Is great coldness be
tween the servants and the Herr
schaften. and the theateIs are no
good; no one goes out in the eveuing-
in the country, at least: but the house,
are charming. and the gardens; th'
people. too, are very friendly TO thos
they like.
But conversation is always Difficult
TO foreigner, because. as you oh
served of forhidden suhfecfs ever