Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-18

TOR nearly 80 years Kurt Won Holtz had prac-
+ ticed law in Berlin. Even the war had not
interrupted his career as successful attorney
An astigmatism which so impaired his sight that
he had been exempt from service in the army
left him free during the war to amass for
tune and, like those who stayed behind in other
countries. he took full advantage of his oppor-
tunities Kurt Holtz was a shrewd man.
Anticipating the outcome of the war more than
year before its termination he had opened an
account in q Stockholm bank and when the
mark toppled to infnitesilnal value following
Germany's defeat and period of reconstruction,
Won Holtz had a huge fortune in kroner draw
ing interest in an accredited financial institu-
ton in the Swedish capital. Under the new re-
gime in Germany he had continued to prosper.
But now. at 54 he was tired-weary of briefs
and legal arguments, He had been very busy
all these ycars-never took much time out to
enjoy life He was getting old and hadn't really
lived yet! But he was going to live now! To-
day was the last day Of his career!
4 few moments ago he had signed a paper
turning over his practice and all matters per-
tanning to the business to his junior partner. He
was through with work! new life lay ahead
with beautiful, young Anna! The. very
thought of her excited him. Anna, who was
little more than half his age, to be In love with
him! 1t was very fatterng 1t made him feel
young. After all, 81 was not so DID, he told him
self He. took a deep breath, self-consciousy
drawing in ponderous middle-aged waistline.
Through the thick lenses of his glasses he looked
out into Friedrichstrasse from the Office win
dow, to the blur of passing forms
There was only Clara his wife, left to con-
slider, and he had already arranged for that
She would be amply provided for. He had only
now to write her farewell letter, He couldn't
bring himself to go to her and tell his story
He knew that if he tried it the words would
never come. His letter would be shock yes
but she would get over it, And he would be
gone-across the world And Anna would be
with him! He trembed a little at the thought
of the lovely fraulne, so young, so beautiful!
sON I-OLTZ took sheet of paper from
" drawer and began the farewell letter to his
wife He worked over it carefully for half an
hour tearing up several drafts of the letter be-
fore he had penned to suit him. Finally
satisfied he read the letter through thought
fully.
my dear: This letter will be great surprise
and shock to you. l am sorry but believe me
have given it much thought and 1t has been
only after weeks of struggling with my heart
and my conscience that have made my deci-
sion. must ask you to give me up. respect
you very deeply, but do not love you. Perhaps
YOU have never suspected 1t from my actions
but there is a woman that do love, woman
that has given me so much OF herself and is so
dear to me that life with anyone else would be
farcical--an unbearable pose on my part, that
could only mean unhappness for both of US
have arranged for an adequate income to be
payed to you monthly. AS for me, am going
away Today turned over my practice to my
partner I am through with work. Beginning
now am going to live! When you receive this
I shall have left Germany. don't know when
shall be back-perhaps never. Please don't try
to find me. Nothing will alter my decision 1t is
final and-good-bye. Kurt"
Won Holtz folded the letter and addressed an
envelope. Then drawing forth another sheet of
paper he wrote a hurried note to Anna.
With flourish he addressed the second en-
veope and rang for his secretary He had just
finished sealing the letters when the girl en-
tered.
Here Frauline Swartz. Please see that these
two letters are mailed at once. They are i'm
portant.' When the girl had gone, he rang An