The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-08-31

heriting. he, too. began to consider tn
matter seriously: and the upshot Of i
ali was that an ever hungry young bar
rister who lived in the top story Of th'
house was taken into their confdencs
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 SchinderPs
best suit, his eyes beamed with hap
rlness. presumably at the prospect OF
the rich repast in store for him.
On the whole, he was a good-looking
fellow. and made himself as agreeable
as could be desired. His courteous and
obIiging 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
tie memorandum book Frederick Gott-
lieb Purzel." she repeated. Pardon
me, am SO forgetful. And what is your
profession?"
IL am a 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 justicel" the aunt re-
peated, with eyebrows respectfully
raised, for she had never before heard
this hlgh-sounding equivalent for bar
rister.
When, however. the visitor had de
parted, the poor fellow sank back into
insignihcance. 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?T
"Oh, Mr.. Purzel. she wrote yesterday
that she was not feeling very well,
Mizzi replied, with a troubled face,
The barrister thereupon walked with
her for short while. speaking Of his
cold room. his warm heart and love In
general, The young people were just
about ready to part. with a warm hand
pressure and 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
ber Of the bar?"
But, mother"
"Hushi Come home with me at
oncel" and away swept the lady, fol-
lowed by her reluctant daughter.
A few days later the young man was
sitting, hungry and cold, y. his attic.
when the letter carrier knocked at the
door and handed him a communication
from a notary In D., the home of
Aunt Nina. AS attorney for Miss viii
Schinderl, deceased, the no.
lary announced the amazing news that
The old lady had made Mr.. Purzel sole
heir to her large fortune.
Shaking his head, the barrlster was
the incredible document for
he tenth time, when there was
knock on the door At his come in"
Mrs. Schinderl, wearing a very humble
entered the room.
Have you already heard, dear Mr..
Purzel?" she futed, in her sweetest
voice.
The barrister started, then a smile
spread over his face, and he answered:
Alas. yes!"
why, alas?' Surely you love my
laughter, Mr.. Purzel?"
Yes; but loved her just as much
/ few days ago and then she was too
sood for me"
MY dear Mr.. Purcell oh, forgive
ny haste-I--"
Il forgive you, but only on one con-
lition. and that is that you. Mrs.
;chinderl. kever enter my house"
"Never?'
We'll at least only for few days
It a time, by the way of loan, so to
peak
Mrs. Schinderl was Obliged to give
n. and when the happy heir had
brought his Mizzi home. he often
aughed over the borrowed fiance and
he mother-in-law by the way of a
oan. From the German in N. Y.
Sun.