New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-17
OBITUARY
WILHELM MUEsING

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down into their places he seated
here, ladies'" said l. "These places
are. as you see, always spread for you.
Your covers wait. And all the ships
silver shall see duty now. L'Olonnois,
my hearty, you and shall serve. eh7
am indeed delighted-greatly delight
ed. l shall not inquire; shall only
hope"
"Well," doomed the deep voice OF
Auntie Lucinda, 1--WE came because we
did not like the look of things"
ITO be sure, things are not looking
bully" l assented vaguely.
II mean the weather. It's getting
black. and it's colder"
1T is fortunate that you honored
Us. my dear Mrs. Daniver." said l.
for have here In the cooler a bottle
of1ninety three! ! had an inspiration.
knew you would come, for nothing In
the world could have pleased me SO
much"
! i was looking at Helena, whose eyes
were cast down. |, observed now. that
she was in somewhat elegant morning
costume. her bridge coat Of Vienna
lace, caught with wide bar of plain
gold, covering some soft and simmer.
ing underbodice, which fitted closely
enough to be formal. And saw she
had on many rings. and her throat
sparkled under circlet ot gems
She must have caught my glance OF
surprise, for she said nervously: lyon
think We are overplaying our return
call? Well, the truth is we're afraid"
$50 then?" and l bowed.
$50 then tished out all my jewelry."
1--WE are hOnored"
"WeIl. l didn't know what might
happen. If one should be shipwreck.
ed"- caught her frightened gaze
out an open port, perfectly aware my
self Of the swift weather change.
Let us not think of storm and ship.
wreck" said |. lat least until they
come. want to ask your attention to
Johns imitation of Luigi's oysters Ia
mariniere. The oysters are of our
own catching this morning. for you
must know the water herea bout Is
very shallow and is full Of oysters.
"And as for this storm of which you
speak, ladies'" added as poured. II
would there might come every day as
III q wind II it would blow me as great
a good as yourselves for luncheon"
Eyes" said L'Olonnois brightly. lyon
might blow In oncet In awhile and see
us fellers. told Black Bart that cap
tives"- But here kicked Jimmy I'M
der the table. Poor chap. what with
his Auntie Helena's hand at one ex-
tremity and my boot at the other. he
was strained In his conversation and,
In disgust, Joined Jean Lafitte In COM
plete silence and oysters.
Really" and Helena raised her eyes,
isn't it growing colderY'
"Jean, close the port behind Miss
Emory" said l. It was plain enough
to my mind that blue norther was
breaking, with its swift drop in tenn
perature and its possibly high wind.
'The tables acting funny" comment
ed Jean LATTE presently. He had new.
er been at sea before
eyes," said Aunt Lucinda. with very
much-too much-dignity. IF you all
will please excuse me, think shall
60 back to the cabin. Helena!'
go with Mrs. Daniver at once. Jim.
n.y." said to L'Olonnois.
AYE, aye. STRIP saluted he joyously.
and added aside as he passed me.
Hope the old girls going to- be. good
and sick!'
| could see Peterson standing near,
the saloons door and bethought me to-
send Jean LATTE up to aid him in
making all shipshape. We were begin
ming to roll, and I missed the smooth
thrust of both our propellers. although
now the engines were purring smooth
~ enough. Thus by mere chance
found myself alone with Helena. I
put out a hand to steady her as she
rose.
lis it really going TO be bad?' she
inquired anxiously. 'Auntie gets SO
sick"
1T win be rough for three hours
yet" I admitted. "She's not so big as
the Mauritania, but as well built for
her tonnage. You couldn't pound her
apart no matter what came She's
oak and cedar, through and through,
and every point
you've studied her well since you
since you came aboard?"
yes, yes, to be sure have. And
she's worth her name. Don't you think
1t was mighty fine of-of Mr.. David.
son to name her after you-the Belle
Helene?"
He never did. If he had. why?.
Don't ask such questions, with the
glass falling as it is" said, pulling
up the racks to restrain the DANCING
tumblers.
"Oh, don't joke" she said "HarryI"
Yes, Helena" said I.
I'm afraid"
"WhyT
Il don't know. But we seem so little
and the sea so big. And it's getting
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