Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-01-30
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Sei@A gou NlluA u Sea 1872
Indeed yes, ] want to do better
I want-my style--it Is not like yours.
but Of course" in laughing confusion.
Il cannot expect that"
The lessons went on. What they
meant TO her Rudolph did not drssw;
what they were to himself he wssid
not admit until one day the eJcble
realization came to him. After the
lesson ended they sat talking when
suddenly Rudolph began. 81 think l
must tell you OF something I have
never spoken OF to anyone since my
father died-the greatest interest Of
my life"
For a moment there was silence
then Jaqueline, busying herself with a
sheet music, asked in a voice I'M
like her usual one, And where does
she live? In Germany"
The young nan laughed. II wish
I knew" he returned. IF l believed
her in Germany | should not be here"
The girl turned and looked into his
face, which whitened instantly at the
MISERY III HtE OWL.
1T Is moi as you think" he burst
out There is no woman-at least
not in Germany"
The girls face softened.
Il will tell you about it-some other
time" he went on.
Outside Rudolph walked unseeing
down the street. He should have
known how this must end-for him
self. and Phineas West would hardly
thank him for stealing the heart OF
his only daughter. Stealing? All no.
1t had been given him, Of that he felt
confident. But the lessons must end.
and after a sleepless night he went
once more to the home Of %Jaqueline
West.
Il have come" he began abruptly.
TO say that as | can teach you Eel
little more, the lessons had better
not go on"
You mean that you are dismissing
me-" The girls voice vas low and
clear. THAT is usually the part OF
the pupil, is it not?"
Forgive NE. you do not under
stand"
The young man seemed in nc haste
to explain, and after a little the girl
spoke. 1T is on account of that other
absorbing interest. no doubt" He did
not respond and she reminded him of
his intention to tell her about 1t.
Rudolph told her the story OF the
lost Stradivarius while the girl list
ened %intently. What was the name
of your great-grandfather" she
asked as he paused.
Ludwig Won Hartmann"
An almost in%credulous expression
passed over the girls face. II wish
you might find it," she said, land this
search is the only reason why our les
sons must end?"
Rudolph hesitated. NO" he began.
Il will be quite frank, Miss West. The
reason l annot come here is-be-
cause l love you"
But" the color coming and go.
ing in the girls, face. 'one would
think that the reasOn why you
SnOulu-cOme.
She looked up. He started toward
her, then checking himself. Your
father" he began. he would never
consent"
Come tonight and ask him. Be-
sides-I have another reason for wish,
ing you to come. You will?"
How the day passed Rudolph could
not have told, but evening found him
once more at the home of Phineas
West, and that gentleman after a
little remarked, 81 have something |
think you will be interested to see.
J%acqueline. hand me that case,
please"
The girl did as she was hidden, q
violin case was placed in Rudolph's
hands. He opened it wonderingly
"Ah," he breathed, lifting %reverently
the instrument within. Surely, Mr.
West, this is a real"
$50 I believe" nodded the man.
In a maze Of admiration and incred
ulity, the young mar turned to the
back, where inlaid in the wood was
the name Ludwig Won Hartmann
THE lost stradivarius!" he cried
Where did you find it?"
"In London" was the answer; "but
from what my daughter tells me II
belongs by right to you. | never in
tended it to 90 out Of the family, ant
also from what my daughter tells
met need not. for it seems they
both belong to you-Jacqueline ant
the S~tradivarius."