Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12

ney in vain and will be quite capabl,
 of disinheriting our Mizzi. You know
 how irresponsible she is."
 When MT. Schinderl heard of disin- heriting, he, too, began to consider the matter seriously; and the upshot of it ali was that an ever hungry young bar rister who lived in the top story of the l house was taken into their confidence and prevailed upon to act the happy fiance in consideration of some free dinners and suppers. Later, when the aunt should have gone home, the breaking of the engagement would be announced by letter.
 Toward evening the expected guest arrived. Mizzi acted her part with great skill, and when the supposed fiance appeared in Papa SchinderIs best suit, his eyes beamed with hap riness, presumably at the prospect of the rich repast in store for him.
 On the whole, he was good-looking fellow, and made himself as agreeable as could be desired. His courteous and obliging manner won the heart of the elderly lady, who in the course of the evening found occasion to whisper to her niece:
 "A charming nanny ideal of hus- band for you"
 Turning to the barrister, she asked:
 What is your full name?"
 The old lady made an entry in lit lememorandum book Frederick Gettr lieb Purzel," she repeated. Pardon me, am so forgetfuI. And what is your profession?"
 TT am member of the bar of the imperial royal court of justice," Purzel replied, with great dignity.
 Really? A member of the bar of the royal court of justice!" the aunt re- peated, with eyebrows respectfully raised, for she had never before heard this high-sounding equivalent for bar rister. F4E
 When, however, the visitor had de- parted, the poor fellow sank back into insignifcance. The only ray of light in his life was the daily meeting with Mizzi.
 The latter always smiled at him and pleased him better and better, until one fine day he screwed up his courage to speak to her and ask:
 May inquire how your aunt is?"
 "0h, Mir. Purzel, she wrote yesterday that she was not feeling very we'll" Mizzi replied, with troubled face.
 The barrister thereupon walked with her for a short while, speaking of his cold room, his warm heart and love in general. The young people were just about ready to part, with warm hand pressure and a still warmer glance, when Mrs. Schinderl came around the corner.
 "Mizzi, what can you be thinking of to let yourself be seen with this mem Der of the barr"
 But, mother"
 Hush. Come home with me at once!" and away swept the lady, fol lowed by her reluctant daughter.
 A few days later the young man was sitting. hungry and cold. in his attic, when the letter carrier knocked at the door and handed him a communication from notary in D., the home of Aunt Nina. As attorney for Miss Will helmlna Schinderl, deceased, the mo- tary announced the amazing news that the old lady had made Mir. Purzel sole heir to her large fortune
 Shaking his head, the barrister was reading the incredible document for the tenth time, when there was a knock on the door. At his come In" Mrs. Schinderl. wearing a very humble l expression. entered the room.
 Have you already heard, dear Mir. Purcell" she futed, in her sweetest voice.
 The barrister started, then a smile l spread over his face, and he answered: l Alas. yes,"
 Why. 'alssy Surely you love my Mr. Purcell"
 Yes: but I loved her just as much l nv ~osS oeV anu AarA sAr was NoV good for me"
 My dear Mir. Purcell Oh. forgive ny haste-I-"
 T forgive you. but only on one con iition. and that is that you. Mrs. sehinderl. never enter my house"
 "Never!-
 well. at least only for a few days at a time, by the way of a loan, SO to Ipezk.
 Mrs sehinderi vas obliged to give h. and when the happy heir had brought his sfizzi home. hs often aughsd over the borroEed hancs and he mother-in-lav -hy ihs uzy of a oaa "-FrOm the German h N. r. sun-