The Home in the Valley

n and Mag

, dear father." Thus said Magde, as she gave old Mr. Lonner h

r a request, they were apparently striving to outvie each other in performing little services for the

ung to-day, that I am quite happy. My rheumatism has left me

ou going?" i

proposed that we should go to the spring in the meadow, and

book with you," said Magde, "

hoped in this manner to introduce Gottlieb to him before the youth should visit the cottage,

in the meadow;" but for some unknown reason, the words never passed over her lips. She imagined that if she was alone with her father, she would no

ected in the valley. Here she should dwell alone with her cat, her little goldfinch with his elegant green cage, and she would also have a shed for her cow. She also wished to take a dog with her;

y afternoons, to scrub her floors and bring the wood, while she was engaged in making cakes and pies for her father and Magde, who should visit her on those

in her little school-room after the close of her labors for the day. That little room was to be a bright place in her memory forever for was it not

ts of fear and hope which filled the old man's heart as he heard his daughter's story; but will simply remark that the meeting between old Mr. Lonner and Gottl

work, and the baby which was reposing in a kneading trough, upon a little bed of rushes. She would also occasionally cast her eyes towards the other children, as

as a signal that he wished to see her alone. As Magde loved her husband above all other earthly things, his favorite song had never become discordant to her. This song she took most pleasure in singing when she was alone, for then she could give full rein to her fancy,

" Yes, the captain is a man of taste. "The captain, always the captain. O, how grand it sounded! The captain loves her so much," the sailors wou

pleasant reveries, the latch was l

Mr. H--'s business h

ho thus disturbed Magde's dreams, "I hope everything may be arranged without trou

laimed Magde dropping h

proached Magde, but so softly and cautiously that he

nything about it. A woman so virtuous as you are, would not engage in any

peak them out at once. Perhaps Jon Jonso

r words; but as he well knew that Jon Jonson's vessel was still at Goteborg for he expected some merchandise in it himself, it did not requir

-- after a moment's pause, "but, I can readily perceiv

ion had concluded that it was better not to make a secret of it, "as Ragnar had a little overplus he conclude

have neither Jon Jonson nor Ragnar to speak about. A certain person

errified by Mr. Fabian's imposing a

his joy by assuming a frown of vexation, "it will be better no

at has been done?" stamm

o your bro

e half-wi

im as a protection when he stands before the justice. Theft is t

de clasping her hands

hile I was sleeping. I knew full well that the proud and cons

could h

and that is the very point, and an unlucky one, for it pro

happened to say that I wished we had som

ithdraw from this salute, and Mr. Fabian had an opportunity of gazing upon her lovely neck for a full moment, to prolong which he would have given the value of

he handkerchief around her

sit? You said you would not disturb us, and as th

not the objec

is t

before the justice, I told you

happen unless you

possible that I might hush the matter up if I chose; and when I fancy that I see the poo

f my humble prayers will be of the least avail-" and Magde, the proud Magde, who before had often dismissed Mr. Fab

prayers and looks, have a wonderful influence upon me. Asi

of feelings, Magde closed her eyes

u do not intend to assist u

do everything for you, if you will only conduct yourself towards

ship," replied Magde, with difficulty repres

you will favor me with a look of kindness, I assure you by my honor, that nothing more shall be heard about t

"I love Carl as my brother, and will give anything to preserv

piece of stubbornness, do not

as belonging to my husband alone, and Mr. H--, you can be assured that

run into the prison of my own accord;" and first Carl's head, and then his uncouth form appeared, as he ent

my good nature!" exclaimed M

ss upon something else. Do you know, sir, wha

good Carl?" inquired

ss, I would humbly say to the justice, that I did take

Fabian, "you will be ob

ve taken it. Then I would say to the justice, at the same time looking at him in this way"-and Carl made such a ridiculous grimace that Magde nearly laughed outright-"that there was no danger that Mr. Fabian H-- would frighten su

you say

e, and finally I think that the justice will smile a little when I tell him tha

ds have afforded me so much amusement that I have not the heart to injure you for such a trifle. But listen, you little simpleton; you must not sup

gnificant that we will not endeavor to interpret his meaning. Having executed this manoeuver, he hastily left the ro

m a suitable opportunity to take his leave in a dignified manner. But good Magde, who had now entirely recovered her usual equanim

ng forgiven Carl because his words amuse

at an end, I will release you from your unwelcome guest. As for the game, Carl

-, you will not

hen I forgive I f

arture. She accompanied him a short distance from the

was standing, and as he passed her he bowed deeply, but his face wore an