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 very elaborate style; the platform on which he was to stand before the voters; a sharp review of the whole labors of the man who had represented that district for ten years; some terrible statistics of the tribute that flows from our country to Vienna; a few paltry figures of what returns to us from there,—and many more bombs, every one of which was sufficient to blow up the safest stronghold of the adherents of the ruling party. The trusty man promised future glory and future greatness for him. They continued drinking, and talked enthusiastically until late in the evening.

After dinner Lucy went into the castle park. It was quiet. On the horizon rose gloomy, ill-boding clouds. Not a leaf was stirring, Grey dust was lying everywhere, on the trees, the bushes, and the grass. The heavy odor of acacias was mixed with that of the walnut leaves, sage, and yellow roses. Hundreds of shrill-voiced swallows circled