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It opened such a wide vista of impossibilities to his mind. Meanwhile old Gueldmar was engaged in pouring out wine for the other young men, talking all the time. "I tell thee, Thelma mine," he said seriously, "something must be very wrong with our Sigurd. The poor lad has always been gentle and tractable, but to-day he was like some wild animal for mischief and hardihood. I grieve to see it!
Van Clupp, and Miss Van Clupp!" The ladies bow stiffly while Thelma responds to their prim salutation with easy grace.
And what spell was attached to that name of Thelma? The more he thought of his morning's adventure, the more puzzled he became. As a rule, he believed more in the commonplace than in the romantic most people do. But truth to tell, romance is far more common than the commonplace.
"Well, mind you remember it! The spirits tell lies, my boy, if they say that he is my enemy. I would give my life to save his!" He spoke quietly, and rose from his seat on the moss as he finished his words, and his face had an expression that was both noble and resolute. Sigurd still gazed upon him. "And you, you do not love Thelma?" he murmured. Lorimer started, but controlled himself instantly.
"For," mused Briggs gravely, "a lady 'as responsibilities, and 'owever she forgets 'erself, appearances 'as to be kep' up." With the afternoon, the fog which had hung over the city all day, deepened and darkened. Thelma had lunched with Mrs. Lorimer, and had enjoyed much pleasant chat with that kindly, cheerful old lady.
He had evidently found his way into some ancient tomb. "Thelma" might be the name or title of some long-departed queen or princess of Norway, yet, if so, how came the crucifix there, the red lamp, the flowers? He lingered, looking curiously about him, as if he fancied the shell-embroidered walls might whisper some answer to his thoughts. The silence offered no suggestions.
One walks the earth with the step of a queen, the other floats in the air like a silvery cloud; but I see them join and embrace and melt into each other's arms till they unite in one form, fairer than the beauty of angels! And you you know this as well as I do you have seen Thelma, you have kissed the cup of friendship with her; but remember! not with me not with me!"
While she was engaged in these preparations, Thelma regained her consciousness, and began to toss and tumble and talk deliriously; but with it all she retained the innate gentleness and patience, and submitted to be undressed, though she began to sob pleadingly when Ulrika would have removed her husband's miniature from where it lay pressed against her bosom, and taking it in her own hand she kissed and held it fast.
It is dawn in my heart the dawn of love for thee and me, my Thelma fear not! The rose of passion is a hardy flower that can bloom in the north as well as in the south, believe me! Thelma Thelma!" He suddenly opened his eyes, and realizing his surroundings, raised himself half-erect. "Set sail!" he cried, pointing with a majestic motion of his arm to the diadem glittering in the sky.
I should have found it out for myself, as I have done." And he smiled at her as he said the last words with marked emphasis. She raised her eyes wistfully. "And you are glad?" she asked softly and with a sort of wonder in her accents. "Glad to know your name? glad to know you! Of course! Can you ask such a question?" "But why?" persisted Thelma.
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