The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

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brings you out at this time
of the morning."
"And you, Captain Christian. 1t is
much more surprising to see you. 1
am in the habit of getting up, but you
must acknowledge that you belong to
the laggard order"
1.-THE morning was very lovely, and L
could not sleep, 50 I thought 1 would
try what a little fresh air would do
for me. l am not sure, Bertha. that
I did not see YOU white skirts floating
gracefully among the foliage
Yes, it was a lovely morning. The
sun, which had not long risen, vas
dancing among the ~dew-drops, which,
as though sparkling with joy in vel
come of his return, shone like gems
upon the verdant earth. The birds
In the many trees which surrounded
the house above the Dale were
pouring forth their rejoicing at the re-
turn of morn in one glad hallelujah to
natures God, and the buzzing of the
insects, the bright colors of the field
flowers, and the soft, sweet. balmy
scent which pervaded the atmosphere
served to combine melody and coloring
in one harmonious whole.
"And all save the spirit of man is
divine"
Yet to look at the two young people
who had just met on the edge of the
hill, they scarcely appeared out of con-
cord with their surroundings.
If Bertha was scarcely beautiful ac-
cording to the classical laws from
which men reeko beauty still she was
very fair, and the spirit of purity had
enwrapped her in a sort of mystic
sanctity which seemed peculiarly in
keeping with the our and scene, while
as for Christian himself, he might
carry off the palm for highly chiseled
features and god-like proportions in
any arena of athletes In Europe; his
long blonde beard meanwhile proclaim
ing him essentially Saxon in type.
But in the man was wanting the very
charm of expression that gave the girl
a characteristic sweetness.
They were rather physical than men
tai attributes that rendered Christian
remarkable. Very handsome Bertha
thought him now, as he lounged with
his aek against a tree, talking to her
a darkish-brown knickerbocker suit,
with scarlet stockings, and a soft Tyro-
lese hat, enhancing to no small degree
the actual beauty of his manly form,
At his feet lay crouching "Wolf," Lady
Muriel's dachshund.
Bertha smiled when he alluded to her
white skirts, and did not answer him.
She was always a little shy with Chris
tian, though pleased when he talked tc
or took notice of her. Judging from
her manner, he would never have
guessed what a strong flame of love for
him had been ignited, and was burn
ing steadily in that seemingly quiet
little heart.
Not receiving any answer, he went
on-"You have not told me where you
have been wandering so early?"
"Oh, L went down to see Patty
Urske."
"To see Patty urskel one seems
to neal of any one but that girl now,
You know she is to be dismissed from
the works this morning."
Eyes, / went to tell her So"
"You! and may l ask why?"
"She was especially recommended to
my care by your uncle, before he went
abroad"
"How very funny that he should
select you for a confidante. Did he tel
you to what degree he was in love with
herr"
"Oh, Captain Cnristianl"
And Bertha's face grew crimson.
"Well, every one says that my old
relative is in love with this Patty
Urske, and a most inconvenient predi-
lection it may prove"
"How so? She is a good little thing;
besides, I don't believe a word of it;
Mr.. Schippheim is no in the least likely
to fall in love with q girl like that"
"One would think not; still, L am
afraid it is true, and only imagine II
she got all his money, Bertha, what
would become of me? Since you always
profess a certain amount of regard foI
me, I am surprised that you should en-
courage this Patty Urske."
1t was the first time hat Christian
had ever adopted the "you and T. tone
in addressing Bertha, and from the
b~lush-rose pink that she had been 8
lmoment before she became crimson as
a peony.
Lady Muriel said 1 might 60" she
answered.; "besldes I don't understand
how my going or staying away would
influence Mr.. Schippheim if he really
, does care for Patty"
mo one would influence you if vol