Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29
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mo; I only came nome half an
hour ago. he replied. II do not even
know whether she has returned yet.
I thought she would not be back be-
fore evening, because she knew you
were to be here this afternoon"
oh" I explained, "we parted
from each other in all friendship.
Ruth was never more amiable than
today; in the presence of the judge
she
"And the child?" inquired the
baron, suddenly.
Belongs to me, uncle
g THAT is impossible!"
- Z" Eyes, it is So" said Frau Won
-ndeleben, who came in just then;
/ Ruth has herself just calmly told
that she gave it up voluntarily"
Jh9oor uncle; this blow was as over
IN sing and as unexpected 10 him
mOnLd been to his wife. He started
plus me and then at his wife, as
Ihlsould not take it in.
as rau Won Bendeleben pressed her
mOngether, and with an air Of res
OF 81 looked out Of the window on
June D green of the chestnuts and
p large the park. For awhile there
On th, silence, then the baron
shows a tone:
nrfations , is Ruth? I would like
first of Juler."
urv oficiaTouble thrown away, Ber-
5afoit Iar5e," said Frau Won Ben
-. 90 ng her hand on her hus-
- ~ It is better so; the child
,,oIto,.od elm. We shah soon be
,lrnard, for she-she is
- ma tomorrow"
IN g Ce trembled as she spoke
"D-s la 55rds, and two large tears
ne owIy down from her still
@-l7 " eyes. She turned quickly
wv d left the room.
uepole baron sat in his arm chair
VyV' AIRED straight before him, with
cal preston of pain about his mouth,
IS, he rose and gave me his hand.
God bless you, my boyi go now;
Tish-I-" he did not finish his SEN
Wee; a thought seemed to strike
it and looking at me he said:
Tia boy, I hope you will not give
iae pain of seeing you marry your
ST owe. Promise me that, and you
retain my entire affection
lei is a splendid girl but don't take
! out of her rank"
6 And now, Gretchen, do not be
eled with me for telling you Sc
'sly my uncle's wishes. For my
Ia, Ter to it shall be at the same time
a question of you, Gretchen. l said to
him:
as 7 cannot promise you that, uncle
for nv next step will be to ask par
don of her whom have so injured and
offended, and to ask her if she will
forgive me, and if she will be my wife
now"
Gretchen do not let yourself be
disturbed at my uncle's reply, but
send me a Yes in answer to my
humble prayer. Forgive me and be
mine! I will make a home for you
where I passed my youth-on the
Rhine; we will live on the beautiful
Rhine, ana I will do everything to
make you happy; everything that can
make your lips smile and your beau
tiful eyes sparkle, TO make you for
get the suffering you have endured
through me. Question your soul, Mar
garet; is it not true that you love me
still? It is so hard TO forget ones
first love; is it otherwise with you?
a." Write only yes or no, on piece
of paper, that Friedel will bring me.
All, Gretchen, shall it not be Yes?
" I have told you everything:
have in no way defended my conduct;
be good, be indulgent, Margaret, and
be mine. l shall count the hours until
your answer comes. Look at the child
# the decision seems hard to you
what will become of him what Of me,
without you. Margaret?
q" Wilhelm Won Eberhardt.'