New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

ance which had so often filled him with Ia;
ness.
- anr glad TO see you" she said corda
and offered him her nand.
Side by side they walked into the .,
where the autumn sun shone brilliantly
warmly
"You are in mourning, Fradein Reg
Your mother he said hesitatingy.
NO" she answered, shaking her head. >
brother has fallen on the field of honor
"Your brother? You had brother
asked in establishment.
She looked past him, up into the BID,
heaven. and on her face there was an en-
sion. half of sorrow, half Of deiverance
she made no answer. He could not n
questioning her further. An irresistible ,
pulse spurred him on.
"And you have offered the angel, that srl'
did work of art, that symbol Of fortune vhc
candles have never burned?"
She breathed deeply.
They have burned" she replied.
Tears glistened in her eyes, which =.
turned toward him. But it seemed TO biz
if something snapped in his heart, as ifsI
golden hope had faded out.
They have burned? Have they burrs:
happiness? When and where"
He poured out these questions-qusra
which he had no right TO ask.
"Three days ago at my brothers bier
said softly.
Regina, and that-and that s1
failed him. He stared at her in amazeng
Eyes, that was a good fortune-ths grad
that they could ever burn for she an:Er'
81 don't understand you
Il will tell you. But not here"
They walked over 70 the Tiergarten |
paths around the ponds were empty.
Regina, tell me-"
Eyes, you shall know, 50 that you VII |
misjudge me-
Again a glow came into her face. If'i
began:
Il had a brother. Karl was his name
was our Joy and pride. But he was fri'''
He fell into evil ways. lie did evil ting !
ceived US, committed forgery. We eoa.' :
help him, and he had to leave the COUNT
avoid Imprisonment He was dead as ~
we were concerned, blotted out Of our Ine
1.-THE war and Germany's need aroused =
He came back from America. The 90 :.
drew him home. He must return TO Ge'n'-
By roundabout ways he succeeded. A ieH y
after you went away he returned ana INV
the army. -,
al will make good, he said, VIVA, =
done to you. will atone TO the Fathersas
"He washed out with his blood me 0A',
Of which he had been guilty. he ien' ..
the deed which brought him death ne
hundreds of precious lives. BY his e'"'
bronze angels candles were lighted =,
at was the greatest good fortune VIM !
could ceebrate-to see one who mao w. ~.
graced again restored to honor through -.
for the Fatherland. 1t was s0O' w.
which brought peace TO US all. -,
After that felt that my angs' 80.
ought never to burn again. They n'''
had their highest dedication
Regina 90. L,.k
Deeply affected he kissed the gi'' -
hand and then drew it under his arm
II thank you, Regina .,4k hla
Again he recalled the hour IN S's 4, a.
wooed her. Again he heard the "'''''
never be-" 1, Vol
THAT was the reason, Regina Wy ~ 4
jected me. That was the reason
She nodded assent. ..rhr
Eyes, the stain on our honor VIM
not transmit to you, BECAUSE
She halted, then fixed her eyes on n'' =,
Because ! loved you too NUN"
much--to do that" hsr.
He took her in his arms and kissed me- :,
My darling, you are right " r.s,,t
fortune which the angels candles -" ~, =
ceebrate-good fortune for me- TOO !,
him no longer. Now happiness ouI",
fame-and for all timc-in our he'''''