The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-03-17

thought q bitter ,nile; ION the con-
trary, IL is in many ways relief"
SteinLausen's heart beat exulungly
AT this extraordinary svowal, and yet
an odd sort OF disappointment marred
his complete satisfaction.
Lies was 10 him not only charming
woman, the touch Of whose hand sent
q subtle, delicious thrill through every
vein, but an ideal woman, toe-and his
Grst ideal,
For a moment be did not know bow
70 reply.
For a moment be did not know how
10 reply.
He feared To presume on her strange
he hoped peculiar-confdence in him.
But her manner left him in doubt.
and while he doubted the first sleigh
| Of the party they had left behind came
round a turn Of the road under the
great rock, and rapidly approached.
Steinhausen uttered "a strong express
sion Of disgust.
Il did not think they were 50 close
upon our heels" he said.
Lies made no reply, but after an in
stant's silence, said, as she played
somewhat neryously with the scarf she
had taken from her head:
TEL meas We have fallen INTO a
confidential tone-why Frau Won Stein
hansen Is not with youf'
Frau Won Steinhausen" he repeated,
greatly puzzled. "WhO is shef"
Your wife. OF course said Lies,
opening her great blue eyes.
My wife, have nOnc-I never mar.
ried. Who told you soi'
II thought understood you % say
that"
You misunderstood or misconstrued
anything ! could have said be IN
terrupted, eagerly.
"Ah, Lies! distance, time. various
distractions may have dimmed the
first vividness Of the impression you
made upon me, but 10 other has ever
interfered with IT,
Must ] never tell you Of the agony
81 il to feel that you are another's-
another who does not value the jewel
he pOssesses---"
He stopped, for the long lire of
sleighs were all I'm sight. and the first
almost at the place where they stood.
Lies still gazed at him as if be-
wildercd. then sudden, bright. sweet
smile lit up her face; a quick blush
fitted over her cheek, she locked down
and had Just begun 10 speak;
Il think begin 10 see how the mis-
take" when the newly arrived
sleigh driver shouted from beneath:
You were not so far ahead after
all. Herr Major, though you did break
our rules 50 boldly"
Better break rules than bones" re-
turned Steinhausen. Fastening down
the steps TO assist the lady who Occu-
pied the second seat in the sleigh 10
cxtricate herself from her furs.
she was a pretty, simple girl Of sew
cntccn, the Burgomeister's daughter,
and as soon as she was liberated from
her prOfuse wrappings she ran mp the
steps 10 link her arm through that Of
Lies, and began chattering at a rapid
rate.
The rest OF the party now drove mp
I'm quick succession, and the large
room of the ReStauratiOn was crowded
with gay, laughing. noisy, tLlkative
groups. which contraSted with the
deathlikc silence and stiffness which
reiCned without
Most Of the gentlemen chariotecrs ,
had delayed a few moments to see
personally to the accommodation of
their horses, but they soon Joined the
rest, and then coffee was brought, and
the pleasant confusion OF finding seats
ensued.
During this time Stcinhausen care
fully bestowed his attentions on every
other lady except Lies. yet never lost
sight OF her.
lie saw that she talked with much
animation with nearly all the ladies,
and many OF the gentlemen.
He noticed n light in her eyes,
bloom on her cheek that made her, in
his opinion, quite lovely; and he at.
tributcd both 10 the excitement OF
wounded feeling.
He saw. too. that brute of husband
OF hers speak 10 her with an angry
brow and 4 look that made Stein.
hausen long TO tear him limb from
limb.
And how swcctly she smiled upon
him in reply! Steinhauscn wondered
at her.
1t would be wiser TO show more
spirit So, Internally chatting. he sat
down with the rest to take lis coffee
New the ladies. according TO German
Sleighing custom. attended selulously
TO the wants of their chilled cavaliers.
whose hands. numbed with cold,
despite the thick Uncovered driving
gloves. could scarce at first hold plate
or pick out the slices OF rich CAKE
which were handed round.
Go be Continuedl
The Untidy Housewife.