The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-03-03
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changed.
The same description OF soft. white
muslin, little more gauzy than what
she wore II Bergfclder, only the black
ribbons were gone, and others, OF
bright bat delicate Blue, 6uttered In
their stead.
Won Steinhausen did not think the
sight OF Ter would have sent 50 keen
a thrill II pleasure and Of pain through
his heart.
So he had found her again, only 10
find her lost TO bin!
lie fixed his eyes upon her enob-
served, and studied with intense in
terest the expression of her face.
1t was more peDsive Oan before
almost sad, but very gentle; and the
sweet, clear, truthful eyes. what "A
yearning depth in their liquid blue!
She had passed, and stood with her
partner opposite Steinbausen, when
Hauptmann Gehring came mp, and,
bending close. whispered some fam
illarly confidential communication, at
which she looked up with a sudden
bright smile, and nodded as though
they perfectly understood each other.
This was more than Stcinhauscn
could stand. and, the tired musicians
ceasiBg their strains, he followed the
dancers, who began 10 stream into the
next room. and even into the entrance
hail; but his eyes, in spite of himself,
still singled out the attractive figure
with uHspeakable envy.
Had lie found her free, still 10 be
won be would probably have been
considerably less moved 10y her pres
eDce.
Other motives might have held him
back from grasping what be now so
passiODately desired.
That qU ct, commonplace liaupt-
mann! on him be would like 10 wreak
his vengeance.
II was he who had robbed him OF n
possible heaven; for. with the ingenuity
common TO such frame of mind, he
now decided that Lies had only been
engaged" and reluctantly engaged,
when he had met her more than four
years before.
IL this detestabe cousin had not
stood in the way, what might not have
happened?
SteiDhauscn left out Of tIe reckon
ing his subsequent occupation, the
not unnatural fading Of his first inn
preston. and consequent slackness in
following MP the pursuit; but now
now that she was out Of his reach
he felt ready to break every law
that kept her from lr~1l.
In This mood he found himself-by
the gradual dispersion Of the dancers
az they formed fresh engagements.
and returned 10 the large salon-bc.
side a group who were talking gayly
in the doorway leading into the dining
room.
II consisted Of the BurcomCistcr,
resplendant in deep red satin and rich
white lace; the detestable lIauptmann
Cheering; Lies herself, ana another. a
rather pretty, dark eyed little woman,
in black velvet
They did not at first notice Major
Won Steinhausen, till Lies. who was
speaking with some animation. and
playing with her fan. dropped 1t.
Steinhausen restored II to her with n
deep bow, which she returned, meet
ing his eyes fully.
A startled, eager. questioning cX-
preston came into hers. then she
oil All N
cheek as she twisted the silk cord OF
her fan nervously round her fingers.
Stoinhausen. with a thrill OF exulta-
ton, observed that, although she did
not actually recognize him, his like
ness TO his former self moved her visl-
bly,.
Major Won Steinhausen." said The
Frau Burgomeister, pray allow me
to make Herr Hauptmann Cheering
my cousin. known 10 you. Frau Che
ring-Frauleiu Cheering" continued
the portly. radiant dame, with n com.
prehensivc wave OF the hand toward
both ladies, who courtesied at the
same moment; hut Lies, with bright
smile and momentarily graceful hest.
tation, held ont her hand.
Then you are indeed the Rittmels-
ter Won Steinhausen knew in my old
home"
"How Lies?" asked the husband.
con, mein lieber Otto! Have | not
told thee of our Prussian invaders. and
how rude ! wasp
ia. gewiss! hut now we all fight
under one banner.
"Sol am honored 10 make your
acquaintance. Herr Major. and hope
you are quite recovered from the effect
Of your wound.
"The Herr Doctor has been telling
me YOU fell in a benevolent effort 10
save wounded Saxon officer before
Sedan"
"You are very good" returned Stein
bausen. whose attention was absorbed
by n thick glance from his former an.
tagonist. q glance which spoke an
amount Of recognition for the aid
given 10 n Saxon which did not help 10
steady the recipients pulse.
IL was not very successful in my at.
tempt
The gentlemen continued the conver-
sation for few minutes. the Haupt-
mann expressing his regret that the
loss Of his arm at koniggratz had dis
abled him for further service and com.
PEELED him TO turn his sword into n
plowshare.
"Still," he added. "a quiet home and
country pursuits are not bad Substi-