Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-03-08
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can tell you, dear, Hans is an excel
lent parti. But now GOMEZ"
They ran quickly down stairs and
out OF the house, for Gussie declared
that papa did not like waiting, and he
was already at the riding-school.
is your betrothed rich?" asked
Katie, as they hurried along.
Ban! rlch-yes-no; he could use
more than he has, on account of his
horses. But we shall get on well
enough; papa will make me a good
allowance. What do you call rich :?
We haven't a single rich man in the
regiment except Wegstedt."
At length they reached the entrance
to large factory which the city
authorities had allowed to be fitted up
for riding-school The commander
was waiting for them at the door with
Wegstedt.
rs Lilith there?' cried Gussie;
for Katie is to have Lilith, and | will
take your Selim, papa"
But you are to play none of your
pranks, if you please" cried her
father.
She laughed lightly, and hurried on
into the large, rather dusky building
There stood the horses, three in num-
Der, Wegstedt's Bella, Selim, and
Lilith.
Lilith greeted her mistress with a
slight neigh, as she stroked the slen-
der neck, and gave her kiss on the
white spot just over the eyes.
You must be good, for you are go
ing to carry a beginner today" she
said caressingly, "You mustn't Jump
about, dear Lilith.'
She was soon mounted on her
fathers horse, which carried a lady's
saddle today, and amused herself
with watching Wegstedt's eagerness.
who, after one or two unsuccessful at
tempts, had put Katie into the saddle,
and was now giving her instructions
how to sit and how to hold the bride,
in terms incomprehensible to the
,laity.
u Equilibrium in the saddle is an
absolute necessity for a rider" called
out the commander.
Katie's countenance, which looked
charming under the saucy cap, was
radiant with pride and pleasure.
1T is delicious!" she cried. ION,
] am not at all afraid Is that right?
Oh, thank you. 1t is quite easy"
The gentlemen laughed.
You will ride splendidly," cried the
commander, as Lilith trotted after
Selim, carrying the girls slender
form.
"She has talent for it, colonel"
cried the little Uhlan, quite enchanted.
Yes; the girl sits in the saddle like
an old rider
Katie was almost dizzy with pleas
ure. She looked down at Wegstedt,
and met a long, earnest glance from
his eyes.
She comprehended quickly all that
she was. told, and when her first les
son was over she stood with a beat
ing heart beside the commander in a
state of bliss, watching Gussie and
Wegstedt leaping bars. She felt
exalted, lifted up above everyday life,
in her true element.
"Well?" asked the little officer, as
he sprang down beside net, and came
up leading his horse.
"Oh, it is delicious" she said.
and will you keep on?'
yes" she cried impetuously.
He looked smilingly into her eyes.
They were standing on one side of the
great room. The commander was
at the other end of it with Gussie,
who. now mounted on Lilith, was try
ing to ride the Spanish trot, and was
having a struggle with ner morse IN
consequence.
wait. you lay creature!" she cried
in her ringing voice.
How do you like my Bella?" asked
Wegstedt. "She is capital horse
for lady; she hasn't a single fault,
he added, caressing the beautiful ami
NAL.
ooh. she is beautiful"
Good; then you shall ride her
Mamma has plenty of ladies' saddles,
and she will send you one. You viii
soon be able to go out on the road"
She made no reply. She was look
ing dreamily into brilliant future. In
the background of the picture stood
proud castle with vast rooms within,
and in one of these there hung a por-
trait. a dark head with brilliant
brown eyes-ah, who is it?
Baroness Katharine Won Wegstedt,
born Won Tollen-ah,
She smiled as she bent her whip.
She was charming at this moment.
The young officers thoughts we're
also busy at this moment with the
same picture. He would have her
painted so, he thought, just as she
stood there; and the honest, loving
voung fellow felt his heart swell with
,oy at the thought OF laying his al
most princelv fortune at the feet of
this poor young girl.
Gussie was right. He was a good
little fellow, this Hans 'Vegstedt. and
he was nearly wild at the thcught that