The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-03-24
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In q barrier" she began, In Low
tones, with averted head.
81 do" he answered; but need II b.
insuperableT
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"
"Lies," said Hauptmann Cheering
coming up behind them, IL wish you
would come 10 Gretchen, she is faint
and unwell; ! am certain she has
caught chill; do come"
"Thls is the most barefaced conduct
! ever witnessed" thought Steinhau
sen, gazing after them with profound
amaZement, as Lies, without a word
Of apology, turned at once and accom-
panied the Hauptmann in the direc'
ton from which be 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 II all l
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 Burso-
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 fle
past. the fair invalid hanging on the
Hauptmann's arn, who supported her
steps with the utmost care and tender
ness.
Lies followed, the Burgomeister' 3
daughter hanging on her arn-ts this
pair Steinkausen 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 conGde one
Of these ladies to my careY cried q
young Cuts Besitzer.' who had turned
back to meet them; you have tso much
and i too little 10 do"
"Erlauben Sic mir. gnadges Frau
leln," and he offered his arm 10 the
younger girl who Immediately accepted
IL, and went merrily on.
Htatn ha
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 10 be
surrounded"
why should you he 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 low, unsteady voice, al
must beg Of you not TO question me
now; have patience and tomorrow you
shall have full explanation written
explanation of all that puzzles you.
"That is due TO the-the interest you
express ard seem to feel"
"Seemw cried Steinhausen. "Can you
think il seemingT"
IL believe il is real" she returned
and Steinhausen fancled he felt a slight
pressure on his arm, to which he
warmly responded; but all he said
was: Thank you"
The remainder of the descent was ac-
compllshed 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 sleigks 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 Il is
safer for all parties If l start first"
GOOD, mein Herr Majsr. Who is
your partnerp
Frau Cheering, Herr Burgomeister."
"Ah! the Hauptmann insists on
escortlng his wife bacR, as she is net
so well-fainted among the ruins or
some such thing.
"Why not return rs you came, with
Fraulein Cheering? u very charming
companion"
Frau Gherlng-Fraulein Gheringw
repeated Steinhausen, like a man in q
dream.
"Ach, Himmel! what do you mean ?
drove Frau Cheering here to-day"
"By no MEANS" returned the jovisl
magistrate.
You escorted Herr Hauptmann's
cousin. thought you were old &C.
Quairtances"
"Acquaintances or not" exclaimed
Steinhausen. Quivering with the new
light breaking upon him. IL wish 10
drive the same lady as j brought
down"
Good returned the Burgomeister.
"There she stands II you wish to
beAfirst-go."
lie pointed 10 Lies, who stood near
the door, with downcast eyes, and
coloring to the roots Of her hair.
Steinhausen strode across the room
and, taking from her the wraps with
which she was encountered. silently
offered her his arm. silently led her e
the sleigh, silently wrapped her up with
the same assidious care. and. taking
his place beside her. drove of rapidly
Still I'm silence till tho restauratioI