New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1884-12-10

And are always happy, do not forget
The poor little children who work all day,
And are tired, and hungry, and cold, and
wet!
H. H., in the Christmas St. Nicholas.
THE ARTISTS ROMANCE.
Alfred Hart was an artist, as yet un-
known to fame. He had sent picture
to the Acadumy; and it had been re-
fused. Nowise cast down by this fail
IRE, he resolved to try again. He
called himself persevering; his friends
called him obstinate; and his enemies
said that he had mistaken his vocation,
and ought to have been a house painter.
Our hero had his fair share of con-
ceit, and, believing in himself, laughed
at his friends aud dispised his enemies.
1t must be confessed that as far as
outward appearance went, Alfred Hart
looked every inch an artist-that is,
the popular idea of one-with his long
hair, soft hat and velvet coat.
Disguised with the bad taste of the
''Academy,' Alfred Hart betook HIM
self to the seaside, after writing furi-
Gus article on favoritism to the news
paper, which was not inserted.
Some day, Alfred Hart felt, he would
be appreciated; but, in the meantime,
he would have probably starved, had it
not been for maiden aunt who allow
ed him so much month in order that
he might pursue his studies.
He had been pursuing his studies q
very long time-being now, when our
story opens, thirty -seven.
Alfred Hart, on arriving at the sea-
side, went Immediately in search of q
lodging, his artistic paraphernalia un-
der his arm.
At the first house he presented him.
self he had very unpleasant rebuff.
you're an artist! No, thank you''
said the landlady, II couldn't take you
i'm
"Why not?" asked our hero.
Because said the landlady, put
ting her arms akimbo, GIVE heard that
artists don't pay
'.You are very insulting. MADAME
Grid Alfred Hart, Indignantly. '1Who
made such a scandalous libel on our
honorable profession?"
I'm plain-spoken woman went
on the landlady, sand speak out
straight. My sister once let her rooms
to an artist
''And the result?''
''Was that he never paid! I'd much
rather take pork-butcher than an ar
fist, and that's the truth!''
''There is black sheep in every
flock" observed Alfred Hart. II can
assure you that always pay my way"
IF that's the case,'' said the sharp
seaside landlady, ''you'll have no OBJ
lection to paying in advence. /"
''None at all!' said Alfred grandly,
for he had just received a remittance
from the aunt before mentioned. "I'll
pay you in advance if the apartments
suit. Let NE see them.''
4This way, sir" observed Mrs. Law,
little more civilly. ..Mind the steps,
the passage is rather dark"
The rooms suited Alfred Hart very
we'll, and he took them there and then.
''Being an artist said Mrs. Law, as
she stood in the parlor by the window,
'.you will enjoy the view"
The view consisted of long line Of
mud, for the tide had run out.
eyes! shall be very comfortable
here, no doubt said Alfred, sinking
into an armchair that had broken
spring. 81 suppose you have been here
too long to enjoy the prospect
Mrs. Law confessed that she didn't
see much in it herself, as she ratified
the ''two weeks in advance in her
pocket.
When alone, when Mrs. Law had
left the apartment, Alfred took the
wrapper from the rejected picture, and
gazed upon it.
He was looking at it still when Mrs.
Law entered the room bringing in the
tea things. Now, Mrs. Law was a
woman Of the world, and understood
peoples weaknesses.
s ''Why, what beautiful picture!'
she cried, lifting up her hands in af-
fected admiration. Ibid you draw
that, sirp"
"Yes!" said Alfred, with pardona-
BILE glow of pride. Il painted that
picture
''It's just lovely'' Grid Mrs. Law.
''Mrs. Law" cried the gratified ar
fist, ''you are a woman of sound dis
cernment! You have soul! You can
appreciate art! Shake hands with me,
madam
Mrs. Law readily acquiesced; the
artist looking very happy indeed.
''Never saw such daub in my life, "
observed Mrs. Law, when in the pass
age; "but it don't do no harm to fat
ter dodgers up. I'll charge him some
thing for extras. y