Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-02-10

possible. Now thaH l had got into the
heart OF Switzerland and there was I
prospect OF a rest IL suddenly occurred
to me that had been following al
ignis fatuus- And when thought Of
confronting the lady I had shadowed
the fact that I was dogging her being
palpable my courage ooaed out at the
ends OF my fingers.
That afternoon I saw my charmes
and her mother-for by this time d
was sure the elder lady was her moth
ergo into the kursal, or casino, al
one calls such places In America.
mustered up courage and went In too
The buildings and grounds are quiul
extensive. but the only entertainment
was the orchestra entered the conf
cert room and. standing back, looked
for the ladies' Seeing them sittins'
at n table. after pumping at my courl
age for nearly half an hour. 1 at las
took seat at a table near them, keep
ing my back toward them that
might after awhile turn and put on u
look of surprise. After several al
tempts to face them finally sue
ceeded Partly turning my chair and
my head at the same time. looke
first In the direction OF the ladies; thes
my gaze settled on the younger.
l had my surprise all ready to pu,
on instantaneously, but I didn't us
IT. shall never forget the expressiat
on the lady's face. There was NOTHING
dangerous In ft-oh, noI-quite III
reverse She was trying hard to n
press a laugh. There was some BLUSH
ing. but most OF the expression wa
amusement. Did she know that lad,
been Intentionally following herr
There was nothing to do but ope&
the ball. Rising from my seat, hat
hand. I advanced and said:
Il am quite sure I have seen ya
ladies' before. but can't for my I'D
tell where we have, met"
I'VE were In the same hotel
Paris few days ago. said the youns
er lady, with a miscellaneous look
her eye.
"Our meeting dates back of that"
II think 1 saw you one day on Ii
street"
Are you sure you have not see
me before that? You are American
aren't your IA
YES; we are Americans. This
my mother, Mr.
didn't propose to give her the
vantage OF knowing my name. so
bowed low TO the mother and omitts
to supply the deficiency Indeed.
was not sure that the daughter d
not know my name.
"How singular" she remarked. 18th
we should have met in Paris. ths
here within so short a time"
There are many such coincidenc
among those who are fellow count +;
men abroad"
what Is a coincidence2 1 has
never been sure Of the meaning of d
word"
1t was plain that she was chah
me.
"A coincidence" I replied, giving
definition that suited my purpose,
something that happens"
I'm which there is nothing preme
tated. l supposeY'
The mother was either ignorant M
this sparring or pretended to be so
preferred to finish it without her q
ing present So. rising asked If ii a
would be some time in Iuterlaken a
was informed that their say would
Indefinite. Then asked permission.
a fellow countryman- to pay my IA
spects to them, and it was granted
a few minutes more, that / might
be presuming on a short acquaintan
arose and with deferential bow IkI
moving away when heard the youHl g
lady say to her mother in a SD
whisper:
Formal, isn't hep N
That was too much I turned
said:
There's something wrong b
You either have known me befors
think you have"
Come and see me this evening %s
will explain" ,
called at her hotel that even N
She wore a dress that seemed fami N.
to me. looked from her face to .
dress. evidently to her amusement
You recognize my costumeP' M
Have seen it beforeT' {4
YES"
"wheng' &
AT A.
81 have not been at A. for four IA
years and was never there but ono q.
my life"
"You were there long enough to
pose to a girl In her teens; but. ID
ing from your reputation at this
that was a mere pastime with VOID \ 4