Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-20

tons estimation. and wholly indifter
ent
We are going to have a young
German gentleman with US for few
days. He speaks English. but no
doubt he will be glad to hear his own
language again." said Mr. Morton.
II shall be glad to offer him the
opportunity" said the governess.
thinking that she would be willing to
talk to anyone for the sake Of hear
ing the tongue she loved SO well.
During the day there was an un-
usual stir and hustle In the house,
and the lonely governess decided that
the baron was 10 be received with
much pomp and circumstance. The
six O'Clock supper was served some
what hastily, and Jenkins apologized
for this and the fact that he could
not be in attendance himself, though
Miss Challoner we'll knew that 1t was
duty he had assumed and which
he could have relegated to one Of the
footmen.
After she had retired to her room
she heard the guest arrive and the
ELUSIVE greeting he received and his
cordial thanks, expressed In the crisp
English the German acquire. The
voice had familiar note and recalled
the days when she had believed hap.
piness to be her heritage.
am growing fanciful," she
thought. "All Germans speak English
In the same way" and she turned her
attention resolutely to her book
Descending the stairs the next
morning, she saw that the family
had already oongregated in the hall
and was passing into the breakfast
room. But their guest had caught
sight Of the governess and stood mo-
tionless at the foot of the stairs. Miss
Challoner did not glance at him un-
til she reached the last step, and then
she raised her eyes to gee why her
! progress was barred.
Herr Won Lutzen," she exclaimed,
turning white.
Miss Challoner, ach, have l found
| you at last" cried the baron, In a
rapturous voice. He seized her hands
and lifted first one and then the
other to his lips, while the assembled
Mortons stood trans6xed with aston
ishment.
1T is very good to see you again.
baron," said Miss Challoner, then,
turning toward the amazed family
she said quietly, breakfast is wait
ing for US. Afterward. you will tell
me about Minna and all the dear
friends7''
Herr Won Lutzen turned toward his
hostess. rs It not wonderful" he
said, Ito find this gracious young
lady under your roof? Ach, we have
tried 30 hard to find her, my sister
and I, but no one would tell us, and
she would not write" He turned to
Miss Challoner. "Minna has so
grieved for you, and the second
baby"
'Is there a second?" asked Miss
Challoner eagerly.
Named for you. ach, yes, and no
way to tell you"
name her baby for me?" the govern
ess said, happily.
But yes, he was always 30 pleased
with your friendship for his Minna."
After the meal was over Miss Chal-
loner withdrew with her charges,
saying that she would see Herr Won
Lutzen again.
81 do not understand" said Herr
Won Lutzen, turning to Mrs. Morton.
Miss Challoner, she teaches your
children7" he inquired.
Yes, baron, she is their govern
ess." answered his hostess.
But again do not understand.
It Is not OF necessity"
II really do not know, baron, but
have no reason to think otherwise"
replied the surprised Mrs. Morton.
Then that explains everything"
exclaimed Herr Won Lutzen, joyous
ly; that is why she disappeared.
Gracious lady, must see her-for-
give me, will you not? You see, you
understand? loved her 80 dearly,
and then she vanished"
1t would never have occurred to
Mrs. Morton to deny anything to
baron, 30 she led the way to the
schoolroom. and then withdrew with
the children.
Margaret" said the impetuous
lover, rushing toward her and Selling
her hands, ut was the money, the
wretched money, was 1t not, you had
not ceased to care? Don't tell me you
ran away because the love had hed.''
Miss Challoner shook her head. II
couldn't stay; all our money was
gone. could not come to you with
out dowry."
"You can come to me without any
thing but love, If you care for me,
that is all I ask" and he looked
anxiously In her eyes.
Fritz" she said softly, do you