San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
The Married Life of
Helen and Warren
Old World Hospitality
By MABEL HERBERT URNER

mysterious ms they whirled by.
Leipsic. The very name had always
seemed so remote. And now, driving
through its trce-shadowed streets!
"All these fine old residences-and
we can't see them" regretted Helen.
MAY Iet-up fore we come back
Warren scowled through the rain
blurred glass. "Great place this"
"'The city Of books and furs,'"
quoting Baedeker.
Eyes, the publishing center Of Ger
maryland fur market Of the world.
Guess this's it," as the taxi slowed up
at a corner mansion. Hello, where's
he takin' us?'
'They say the front door Of most
German houses is in the rear" eager
to impart her guide-book knowledge.
Around the dripping courtyard, to
a wide, dimly-lit doorway.
"Can you read that meterT Then,
as be sprang out, "Wie viel!'
'Drei mark, zwanzig. Danke
schoen," at the generous dip.
Within, an impressive sombre 70
tunda hall. Stained glass, marble
floor, and a broad carved-post stair
case.
ale said the second floor" Warren
started up. This must've been some
old palace
The second landing. Arched double
doors. A heavy silver door-plate with
the Gothic lettering, Karl Hierse-
mann"
HELEN IN FLUTTER.
Helen a-flutter with expectancy.
What would it be like? Their first
glimpse of German home.
Mr.. Hiersemsnn, one OF the great
book-publishers of Leipsic. had invited
them to an eight-thirty dinner. Did
that mean a formal dinner? When
traveling-she could never make War
rem dress.
The door opened, and they were
ushered into a spacious reception hall,
where a maid took their wraps.
The next moment, Mr.. Hiersemann,
gray, distinguished, came out TO greet
them. Bowling low, with old-world
gallantry he kissed HeleD's hand.
Then his wife. Gracious, matronly,
radiating hospitality.
The lofty drawing-room commanded
vista of the library.
Great carved bookcases. High
draped windows. An atmosphere of
massive furniture and rich hardwood
paneling.
This is your first trip to Ger
many?" Mrs. Hiersemann gave Helen
a cushion for the deep leather chair.
"Yes, and we're enjoying it so much.
Everyone's 50 kind-and patient
Neither of US speak German. Ameri-
cans are so stupid about languages"
ut is not necessary that you know
languages. Everyone should speak
English"
Dinner announced, Mr.. Hiersemann
rose and crossed to Helen. With a
grave bow, he proffered his arm.
WARREN TAKES TIP
A courtly custom. But Helen felt
awkwardly self-conscious as they
walked into the dining room.
Warren following with Mrs. Hierse-
mann. Had he offered her his army
He was so unobservant. Thea a reas-
surfing mirror.
The long dining room. Huge carved
sideboard, china cabinets, and deep
shaded lights.
Helen's eager interest noted every
detail Of the formal table. The ex-
quisite Dresden china, crystal, and
silver.
After the rich crab soup, a stuffed
roast goose. With this a whortleberry
kompott. and sectional platter Of
vegetables.
eyes, this is the summer goose"
beamed their ohtess at Warren's
praise. Il am glad you like it. A
favorite dish here in Germany"
'Rudesheimer 1917" Warren
glanced at the label when the maid
refilled his glass. "Onc of your good
wine years."
"One Of our best. We are compli.
mented our American friends should
know that"
''I'm afraid Mr.. Curtis is too much
of con1oisseur," laughed Helen.
Every place we go-he knows all
about the food and wine. And cheese
that's bis specially! He ought to
write a book on The Cheese / Have
Net"
CHEESE RECOMMENDED.
"Struck q new one in Strasbourg,
grinDed Warren. Munster. SomethinG
like brie. And you've good cheese
here in Germa1y-emmenta
"You can get munster here, too
No? Try Auerbach's Keller. All, you
b must not miss that-the most famou,
place in Leipsic."
"That the Faust Tavern? Wc'rt
goin' to lunch there tomorrow"
Have them take you through tn,
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