, 1886-03-17
THE POTTER OF TANAGRA.

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entered his dwelling; his impotence had
awakened him too early.
But sleep now was out OF the ques-
ton, 50 instead Of again seeking his
couch he passed into the little court used
for a workshop, and, lifting up a small
tub that was turned down in a corner Of
the court, he brought from beneath it an
object in clay, which he regarded for
some time with a feeling of respect.
1t was the image of an elegantly
formed woman, robed to the neck in
flowing lines of light drapery. the head
inclined forward, an arm extended across
the breast and the other carried to the
head. The features wore a smile which
was charming, yet modest, while the
eyes seemed to search those who re-
garded them. The young artist sighed.
The original Of this statuette had never
yet favored him even with a smile.
He took the statuette and left the
house, directing his steps toward a
main street in the vicinity. He
stopped before a small house Of inferior
appearance. and was about to knock
when the door yielded at his touch, and
he entered a tagged court. The light
creaking Of its hinges attracted the at
tention of an old woman who was oc-
cupied in sorting herbs.
What wantest thou, CharmideY r said
she as she recognized the young man.
Il came after the garland that l
ordered yesterday Of thy daughter, re-
piled he.
Isl is h. the garden gathering the
flowers and aromatic plants. Thou art
in a hurry, my zine loverl The sun has
scarcely risenl'
Charmide turned his head without a
response and went into the garden.
Under a clump OF Towering shrubs, the
young man perceived the hthesome form
OF Nais. In a raised corner OF her tunic
she was gathering a bountiful harvest Of
plants and flowers. The morning dew
had dampened the folds of her ROBE that
chung TO her finely formed figure. As she
raised her bar arms above her head to
reach the high branches, the artist could
but admire the grace and beauty of her
movements.
-Nais!7 called he in a loud voice.
An echo came back from the rose
bushes. The young girl turned her head,
made a sign of assent, and approached
the young man.
Il fear that have kept thee waiting
said she sweetly. Pardon me, but | was
up before day, and for an hour have
been out in the dew, but the garland Is
yet too short. See, ! shall have to return
TO the for more D.
She spoke in an accent soft and sup
plant, seeming TO ask grace for the delay.
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out raising her ewes.
A slight blush mantled her check as
she bent over the garland. Int Cbarmide
had already departed.
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ranging his tools for the business of the
day. the door opened, pushed by a timid
hand. and Nais stood on the tbreahoId
waiting for a word TO enter.
Come i'm said Charmide arouaed
from his contemplation as artist bv bis
preoccupation as lover.
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