The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-05-16
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II do" he answered; "but need 1t b.
| insuperable2"
LET me tell you about these ruins,
she interrupted, hastily.
"You know the 'Kloster' was bull
by Celestine monks whom the Emperor
Charles the Fourth brought from Avig
non. The architect
'Iies," said Hauptmann Cheering;
coming up behind them, II wish you
would come to Gretchen, she is faint
and unwell; am certain she has
caught a chill; do come"
"This is the most barefaced conduct
i ever Witnessed" thought Steinhau-
sen, gazing after them with profound
amazement, as Lies, without word
Of apology, turned at once and accom-
panied the Hauptmann in the direc-
ton from which he had come.
II did not think Lies would have
submitted so tamely; she does not
seem afraid of the fellow either.
"There is something about it all
cannot understand" and he walked
slowly on alone, not by any means TAX
ing the deep interest in the beautiful
ruins which he ought to have done.
Failing in presently with the Burgo-
meister, they had an agricultural con-
versation about the resources of the
district, the amount of wheat per acre
produced, etc, till the worthy leader
of the expedition gave the word of
command to descend.
Steinhausen took his stand on q
piece of rock, and saw the company 6le
past, the fair invalid hanging on the
arm, who supported her
steps with the utmost care and tender
ness.
Lies followed, the Burgomeister's
daughter hanging on her arm-te this
pair Steinhausen accordingly joined
himself.
The descent was considerably more
difficult than the climbing up, and
Steinhausen found he had enough to
do to help the two ladies.
Herr Major, can you not confde one
Of these ladies to my carer" cried
young Cuts Besitzer,' who had turned
back to meet them; you have teo much
and l too little to do"
"Erlauben Sic mir, gnadiges Frau
lein," and he offered his arm to the
Younger girl, who Immediately accepted
It, and went merrily on.
Steinhausen then drew Lies arm
through his own and they preceded
for some way in silence.
At last he asked:
when will you explain to me the
mysteries with which you seem to be
''Why should you be called upon to
attend to that-that girl to whom your
husband is so shamelessly devoted
Tell mew
major Won Steinhausen," she inter-
rupted, in a low, unsteady veice, II
must beg Of you not to question me
now; have patience and tomorrow you
shall have full explanations written
explanation of all that puzzles you.
"That is due to the--tke interest you
express and seem to feel.'',
"Seemy' cried Steinhausen. 'sCan you
think it seeming?"
81 believe it is real,' she returned,
Ind Steinhausen fancied he felt slight
pressure on his arm, to which he
responded; but all he said
was: ''Thank you"
The remainder of the descent was ac-
complished almost in silence, but with
an amount of tender care on the part
of her companion, very intelligent to
Lies.
at length they reached the little
restauration. where the sleighs were
already drawn up.
Burgomeister," said Steinhausen,
making his way TO that authoritative
Individual, who was issuing emphatic
orders. permit me to lead the prsces-
sion.
my horse is SO restless that it is
safer for all parties if start first"
Good, mein Herr Majsr. Who is
your partner"
''Trau Cheering, Herr Burgomeister.
"Ahl the Hauptmann insists on
escorting his wife back, as she is net
so well-fainted among the ruins or
some such thing.
why not return as you came, with
Fraulein Cheering? very charming
companion"
FRAU Cheering Fraulein Gheringv'
Steinhausen, like a man in
dream.
Zach, Himmell what do you mean?
drove Frau Cheering here today
"By no MEANS" returned the jovial
You escorted Herr Hauptmann's
cousin. thought you were old &C.
quaintances."
Acquaintance or not" exclaimed
Steinhausen, quivering with the new
light breaking upon him, II wish to
drive the same lady as / brought
down"
"Good,' returned the Burgomeister.
"There she stands. If you wish to
be first--go."
He pointed to Lies. who stood near
the door, with downcast eyes, and
to the roots Of her hair.
Steinhausen strobe across the room,
and. taking from her the wraps with
which she was encountered, silently
offered her his arm, silently led her to
the sleigh, silently wrapped her up with
the same assidious care, and, taking
his place beside her, drove off rapidly.
Still in silence till the restauration