The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-08-31

and hopeless regret. Nothing remained
of Consuelo but the blending of hcr
beauty with his own dreams in the
picture. SO he devoted himslf with re-
newcd ardor to his favoritc pursuits.
The CANCEL of Sorrow was completed /;
| extravarant offers were made for it, but
the picture was not for sale. Money
could not buy it.
1t was hung in the artists own studio
his greatest achievemcnt-and many
wondered as they gazed upon the sor-
rowful face whence came the inspiration
for it.
Five years had gone by since his brief
love dream had had its sudden birth and
tragic finale.
His gentle face had grown gentler,
and perhaps tingc of sadness had crept
in between the handsome lines; but he
had little to complain of so far as sue
CESS WIS COuCciHcI.
He is busy in his studio when some
callers are announced. They are
foreigners, evidently, from their names.
Godfrey glances carelessly at the card,
and, not recognizing the names, is about
to excuse himself, but suddenly changes
his mind.
His visitors are shown into the studio.
A gentleman, refined and distinguish
ed in appearance, and a lady some
years his junior. A white veil partly
secludes the lady's face.
Godfrey bows politely, and advances
to meet them as they are announced.
The gentleman, speaking in French,
apologizcd for their intrusion and asks
permission to look at some of the artists
work, and the lady, who has observed
the artists favoritc picture, leads her
companion towards it. After viewing it
for some minutes and exchanging re-
marks of admiration in their own
tongue, the gentleman, turning to Geof-
frey, asks him if the picture can be
purchased.
"On no consideration" replied the
artist. at is reserved at price which
even the most extravagant would never
care to 20 to-
(Which means that you do not wish
to sell it," replied his visitor.
The artist bowed in acquiescence.
"And did you ever see face which
suggested such beauty" asked his visi-
i;or, adding Pardon me, but l have
purpose in inquiring."
81 have seen one replied the artist,
with which this creation of mine could
but feebly compare"
AS he said this his eve caught the
face of the lady who had removed her
veil.
"Consuelo!' cried the artist, forget
ting his visitors for a moment"
But they were smiling at him pleas
antly.
''Pardon me-" he said. 'sSome fan
cied resemblance compelled me to utter
that name"
The lady approached nearer to him.
"Do you not remember me, thcnf'
she said, softly.
The artist looked puzzled and per-
picked.
"Surely it is Consuclo; but, pardon
me, you have changed your NAME
And be glanced significantly at her com.
panion. "Ah! and you are no more the
Angel Of Sorrow; you might now pose
for the Angel of JOY"
Consuelo seemed to enjoy his per.
plexity. Sand have not you found a
true Consuelo alsoi" she asked laugh.
ingly.
The artist shook HI S head sadly.
Papa, this is Mr.. VAIL" said Con-
suelo, turning to her companion, who
offered his hand to Godfrey with pleas
ant smile.
"lou are wondering what it all
means" said Consuclo, also smiling;
but 1t Is long story; papa will tell you
while look at some pictures round the
studio, and if you wish to repeat the
question you asked so long ago, which l