Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-01


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CATHIE'S SAD FATE.
/ ~ 4. MARIA GEORGE.
n sunlight II lovely May morning
1 h1eOo into the studio Of Ralph Seymour,
where ~ sat IL his easel before q picture,
tbuching here and there with marvellous
/ Skill tho canvas that grew into greater
beauty With each stroke Of his artists
brush. He was grand looking NJ Greek
demigod. this struggling young artist who
was Just beginning to meet praise and
recognition, tall and Of regal grace, With q
fAce like Raphael lit MP By a pair Of
great gray eyes which held world full Of
genius.
There Was another occupant in the room
- beautiful, magnifcently- formed wo-
man, dressed In silk and velvet and fine
\ lsces-.a woman royal as queen. with
rich. dark hair, : proud, impassioned face.
and eager, dark eyes that seemed
~ hide certain wenriness
undef all their flashing bril-
llancy. With one hand large and fair rs
that Of Juno sd. porting her head, che
halt reoltned in sumptuons fauteuil, gag
Ing thCuGhtfully at the young artist and his
work So absorbed was her contemplation
that she could scarcely be seen to breathe
under her tight bodice.
The painting, though but half completed,
gave promise Of being . masterpiece. It
was subject OF Oeare--Queen Eleanor
and Fair Rcsamond-but free from the
commonplace treatment with which such
subjects are usually represented. The
& color throughout was grave and subdued,
chaste, and cool. The conception was
strong. The scene. nm arbor in a luxurious
garden, with the turrets and battlements of
castle In the background. The local
Engl1ah conCOmmitants of the twelfth cen.
tuIy we're given with strict fidelity to truth.
u course the main interest converged upon
The forms and faces Of the two rivals.
Aalph had represented the Provincial
Quesn with all the majesty Of pythoness.
decked tn the gorgeous robes Of state,
standing half In the shadow Of the vine-
clad, rose lowered arbor. Her dark. naughty
features were thus rendered the darker and
sternsr. Her mouth showed unfaltering
Arnness and noble scorn, her eyes watch
fulness and sadness--the sorrow Of pri-
yAte grief for wrong done by beloved
friend. Yet there was no sign Of remorse
Ia the majestic features, nor Of pity, either
He had seen 81 to depict her without the
usunl adiuncts OF poison cup and q
dagger. Il needed not these vulgar sym
bols TO show that she was the injured and
senesful queen.
The Agure Of Rosamond, the fair Saxon
beauty who stole the heart OF the great
Henry from his rightful spouse, was only
IN outline; the face was wholly shadowless.
The artist turned ut length, with an ac-
tion betokening impotence, to his beautiful
and admiring visitor.
II never can paint that face, he said, de-
epairtngly; 3never, Miss Wilmot, the pic
turn will remain unfinished another
example Of the vanity Of human wishes,
the folly Of Wanting ambition that over
leaps itself
Sic. Mr.. Seymour returned the dark
beauty, whose face was almost q counter
part ct the lovely Southern countenance
OF Queen Elanor on the canvas, shave
courage. You have succeeded admirably
20 far. 1t IL grand painting, which only
the daring and great genius would have at
tempted. think you will complete it,
Not 1t present; have not the power, "
he said, rising and stepping back TO study
his creation. II shall try a landscape
next, and let this rest---at least while. If
/ only knew Of face I could model
now, but alas! there can be none that
approaches my ideal"
= do not know perhaps can aid you, -
observed Miss Wilmot after a moments
thought. Il have friend Of that very
type Of beauty sapphire eyes like stars,
hair like one Of Titian's women, and form
like q young Venus, perfect Saxon
Rowena. She II poor, and OF course proud,
bat think she will be glad 70 COME"
The artist walked toward her with an
abrupt motion, one hand pressed upon his
forehead, the other stretched out to his
friend.
II owe ron 30 much already" he said,
"and IL the obligation is increased how
nha1l ever repay your You have been
friend indeed, dear Miss Wilmot, a helpful
friend always; and now for my Eleanor to
md me- Rosamond that were asking too
much.
he spoks the last with certain play
mi badinage; but smile as she might, the
stately beauty flushed till her cheeks were
rosy red.
pleasure 10 help deserving genius. And
Queen Eleanor is too proud 10 fear the
Smiles Of fair Rosamond. II will be no
trouble / assure you. will call and see
her Tits very day, and Tomorrow she will
~ hare
I'll i good, very good in ron. What
uhould Be had II not been for your he
murmured. softly.
~Ralph Seymour, you made yourself. 1 |
could not make your genius. ] have not |
even encouraged Il. No woman has power |
oyer man like that
- not know do not know. 4
might mot have been eseater painter, but
ron have made me more popular one.'
And ! am glad TO have done that, / nm |
3elad II have been Of any use TO you--to |
my ones We women are SO helpless, so
y 6hs spoke little sadly, q little bitterly. |
& Rfievedher, perhaps, that she, an heiress
and : beauty. had done so little for the |
NoeId: or did she grieve because she could |
MT stir tAs heart Of the man she loved?
For Ca&hie Wilmot, the ieigning belle
md N heiresa Of great possessions, pas
s6onAtely adored Ralph Seymour, the poor
axtisk Though be knew il not, cared not to
know perhaps. About year before this |
- had been engaged to paint her portrait,
end tie Aequaintapce which had thus begun.
ripsned into friendship, and on her Ipart
into : love which she knew was the passion
~ hef lie. They had been very intimate.
Bhe had gsnefously aided him in securing
ealee 1Oe hte pictures, the prestige OF her
tnGQpnce and patronage being Of great help
n him n thie. During the past month she
lid Almost daily visited his studio TO cit as
~ xnodsa Tor Do royal Aquitanian dame.
OF RAlph's feelinGs towards her she
eonld only guess. Though poor, be was
proud. md did NOT wear his heart on his
aleeve sven for his beautiful patroness to
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