Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
full. half inartlculate cry Mari rlasped
her trembling hands.

Peter, she Whlspcreu-"oh fetcT.
Dumbly the guilty youth stood peering
through his cage The wooden shawl
which the girl wore fell back from her
head revealing the we'll remembered
clustering curls The sound OF his
home tongue upon her lips brought
sob to Peters throat.
Il came" Mari went on brcathlessly.
TO you. beloved because you had
not been able 10 send me money. should
that then keep us apartf So worked
and worked The words melted into
Il soft. little laugh "Oh. you did not
know that could be- 81 clever, Peter
could 81 myself earn 50 much money,
enough 10 bring me 10 tile far America.
But ne. aione-I dll H." The trium-
plant tone turned now TO one Of deep
compassion. And you, my Peter
the girl said quickly they have made
you suffer. Because Of a cruel. wicked
mistake they have placed you here
behind their great locked doors
He is married in this country the
men tell me. but ask them how can
that be- II Is foolish. for is not my
Peter my husband. nnd have not here
our printed records? lBut the interpret
eT IS very stupid. and he viii not I'M
derstaud. and he tells me over and
over again. Peter Olaf is married. so
come away angry
The girl tossed her head. BE brave.
beloved" She said and all will yet he
well.
''Do not grievc that ! must GO
back. for so they have ordered Re
turn nj once TO your own country the
stern man said. rs though that were
punishment 10 me am glad-glad
to 90.
Here the people are so strange and
fine and grand: here no one cares
Mari caught her breath sharply. Tears
wcllcd in the golden black eyes. She
waited. wondering at his silence. and
then. with n sudden hopeless gesture,
Peter stretched forth his arms.
Mari" he murmured brokenly. III
could but touch your hand"
Have not. then. the same long
lngf" she answered TREMENDOUSLY. But
when they have learned their mistake.
Peter. when they know Of their wrong.
then they will set YOU free. and you
will hasten back 10 our happy home
land
There will be to welcome you and
see In the garden our fruits and flowers
are growing and upon the hills our
sheep. So you will be content and hap
o. xtsfll "a
again 10 wander"
Mari" the boy cried out in despair.
''how may | then come TO you'll who
am SO unworthy
An attendant laid kindly hand upon
the girls shoulder. Times up" he
reminded Mari looked back through
the screen with reproachful eyes.
You unworthy. peterf" she said ten
DERBY. You Then obediently Mari
followed on up the stair Outside be-
fore the Jail dark faced Italian paus-
ed to adjust the golden harp which he
carried At his side. In bizarre cos
tune. tripped a red Tipped girl. With
swift sidclong glance at the man she
flIrted her bcribboned tambourine.
~ 90 In there. Toni" she said. 81 not
play on the boat today" The Italian
stood looking down upon her with n
sort OF logged devotion.
you 20 To see him. Blanca" be said
The who was not your husband. lie
fool you and lie TO you. yet you can for
give;' The girl shrugged her shout
ders
What do forgiven" she asked pert
~ He leave her for me. II he leave
me for her" Biancas eyes narrowed
but Petro he not do that" she said.
Halfway TO the impressive entrance
She turned back 10 smile nj him. "You
wait for me. Toni?" she called. and the
Italian answered with sad reslgna
ton
Always wait for you. Blanca"
She smiled al Peter also. showing her
pretty white teeth. as he drew near the
forbidding screen.
Hello" she greeted him gayly.
Hello. but cannot shake hands"
would you:" Peter asked her grave
iy. Would you II you could?"
"why not;" laughed Blanca. You
will be free. she added quickly. II ask
the man nj the desk II they send you
TO Jail. and he frown. ana he say he
think not They send you back per
haps where you belong. But. I'etro."
she whispered softly. when you are
free You will come back 10 mei Prom
Use. | nm your wife.
The boy teamed YEARLY against the
screen Through II came the fragrant
breath Of roses IN her hair
Promise. pctro.' the girl caressing-
ly implored him
Il will come back 10 you. Blanca"
he answered evenly She laughed
little MS she turned away
"Goudhy." she said And as she
came ont agnln into the light and
found the Italian still waiting in pa
ticnt hopelcssncss Blanca anticipated
the burning question Of his eyes
no" She said. slowly shaking her