The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-08

They're mostly old and hideous. It's
because they have had TO make slaves
Of themselves. Now, I would like to
see you become famous, but you might
as we'll enjoy life meanwhile. II you
had home of your own, you could get
on twice as fast. You've got great
deal in your favor" Clemence went on,
looking at it in q practical way. You
are OF good family, for one thing; they
can't put up their eyeglasses and soy,
Only fa-a-ncyl Who is shey"
Fannie sighed.
Il am sure don't know how should
succeed, Clemence. I'm afraid my art
would amount to very little, If it were
not case of necessity. Necessity is q
great master"
"There, there! Don't say another
word; 1 can't argue. I'll talk to you
in the morning."
And Clemence, having caught up O
ruby velvet carriage-rug, swept down
to the drawing-room.
Miss Arlington was scarcely attentive
to the music that evening. She con-
versed more than was her wont with
the various gentlemen who came to pay
their respects to herself and chaperon.
Among these was one who seemed es-
pecially to claim her consideSAtion-a
| fine-faced man of perhaps 40. Clemence
spoke with the freedom of long ac-
quaintance.
"You have neglected us lately. Only
yesterday papa was wondering why you
stayed away"
Il have been out of town." said this
gentleman. "Ihad thought to call upon
You tomorrow"
spray do. 1 know papa will be de-
lighted. Cannot you dine with us,
quite alone, yeu know, at z? Dor
Whereupon he promised, and went
away.
Clemence was very mysterious in her
manner the following morning, while
she breakfasted alone with Fannie Rae.
II think have found him, she said,
after time.
Fannie looked innocent.
Found whom?"
@The happy bridegroom-to-be."
ooh, Clemencep
"Yes, dear; that is very nice and
proper; that depreciation, that remon-
STRANGE. Nevertheless, have found
him. His name is Elliot Lindsey. He
is an old friend of ours-what they call,
in London, city man. He has about
100000 year-altogether eligible,
you know, good-looking, and clever.
Papa thinks the world of him."
IF he is so NICE" said Fannie, rather
feebly, "he is probably in love with
YOU"
mo; you are on the wrong track
Besides-Pve an interest elsewhere-in
Paris just at present. But
that is neither here nor there" Glenn
ence put up long, slim finger to warn
against interruption. Before going
any farther, want to ask you one Sc
rious question. Are your affections al
ready engaged? Is there any one you
care for?"
Fannie shivered.
"How could there be? 1 have lost
the world always lived ill.," she said,
rather vaguely.
II am very glad you are heart free
You cannot help but like Mr.. Lindsey
He is one of the kindest-hearted men /
ever knew. He is travelled man
something of connoisseur in paintings
besides. He is coming to
dine with us tonight. You will be
here"
| "But-"
SILENCE, my dear! No objections. I"
II have nothing to wear"
$50 much the better. Beauty unem-
bellished. shall look out for that"
Fannie was not certain that she liked
Mr. Lindsey. She said so to Clemence
when it was all over and they sat in
Miss Arlington's boudoir discussing
possibilities.
"You hardly looked at him." said
Clemence, with an effort to express in
dignation. "You kept your eyelids
pown; however" and she frightened
somewhat, "your 1ashes are beautiful
such length. such pure gold Perhaps
after all you were wise. Your face
looks best in meditation; sly mink, /
dare say you've often let it droop be-
| fore the mirror. What do
you think of his looks?"
Fannie laughed Historically.
"Oh, he is handsome enough for a
man. His features are rather long; his
nose is quite straight, and his eyes are
expressive. think he is turning gray.
His manner"
"Ahem 1 was evidently mistaken in
supposing you did not look at him.
1 believe my plan will succeed. He
does not care for women, but he will
care for you'll he is thrown much in
your company"
But L, it seems too much like
scheming. And L can't"
"No, know you can't. But can.
Leave everything to me-"
Miss Rae started as the clock struck 10
Il ought to be at my studio this min.
ute. 1 must run, or my pupils will
have gone"
Clemence followed her up stairs.
"Think how much nicer if you need
not take any pupils. Only suppose
you had comfortable home, and your
own studio, and everything you wanted.
Fannie had finished buttoning seal
skin which began to look passe.
ITS great temptation she said
and hurried out into the chilly winter
morning.
Clemence was very much in earnest.
Early the next day she called at Fan