The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1889-11-24


hcr own plate. From an awkward il became
pretty Incidents delicate young girls
caprice-and they went on chatting in
Italian as If they had known each other all
their lives
caught Cesare's glance of gratitude as it
swept up Emily in its superb cares. and
did not wonder that the roses came back. In
that tropical atmosphere what flower would
not have fourishedf
The colonel was delighted. Old DR.. Sebas-
tiani called on him, told him Of the rank and
wealth Of his patient, presented the compli-
ments Of the princess herself. desired for
mademoiselle the young Princess Blanca the
company of mademoiselle the young English
lady. to whom she had taken a sudden and
great fancy.
"A singular case," said DR.. Sebastian,
taking the colonel by the button, to the i'm
finite satisfaction of the latter. "Some men
tai and physical maIady which we cannot
fathom: never violent, never dangerous. but
disturbed-very queer, at times very un-
happy Believe me, my dear sir, your fair
daughter will come to no harm In visiting
my patient"
Tbs colonel, who would have embraced q
raving maniac If be had been Of sufficiently
assured rank, gave his consent to the visit,
which led to great intimacy The gorgeous
mamma honored US all by the most gracious
bows and smiles, took Miss Sinclair out in her
gondola, which wore the kings coors--even
paid me visit to see my sketch OF Euphros-
yne, and commended it, while the young
people were together all the time
The friendship which the young princess
had conceived for Emily was bringing health
to her cheek and soundness TO her mind
David's harp had not a more calming infu-
ence upon Saul than had Emlys voice, man
ner, presence on this afflicted young girl,
and with his sister and Emily was always
Cesare, with. his beauty and charm
30 the poor artist was forgotten, and ex-
cepting during the hours Of sitting | saw
Euphrosyne no more.
Meantime a ball was to be given by the
king in honor of q certain great parsonage
who, little later than the rest, was like them
going to the east. The Princess di San Marco
and her son and daughter were of course in
vited, and we were allowed to see her as she
appeared in splendid court costume.
She Yves indeed picture worthy of old
Venice, as she appeared in crimson velvet
with some rare lace and her superb jewels.
DIR. Sebastian afterward told us the history
Of these jewels; the tiara dating from the
Fifteenth century, the necklace having been
a present from d certain pope to "a lady of the
family in the Sixteenth century, tho nagnif-
cent ornament in front Of the corsage, which
ladies call, think, sevigne, and the brace
lets, which were superb works of art being
notices, nonograms and crests, done in
rubies and diamonds. The ruby was the prin
cipal stone used on all these magnificent or
naments, thickly interspersed with diamonds
Of course, but still prominent itself
"The ruby has ever been favorite stone
with the San Marcos" said DR.. Sebastian,
"and when the Princess Cortini Jour princess)
entered the family, she inherited from five
generations of ruby collectors. lsuppose she
has the best ruhies in Europe"
"She is very beautiful person." said !.
ais it possible she is the mother of those
grown up childrenr
"Yes; she married at 16, and Is not yet 40.
She has been always beautiful, and always
will be, for her lines are good, and nothing
can spoil those Respondent eyes, it is an in
heritance in the Cortini family-you sec that
Cesare has them"
~ wonder if the princess would honor me
with sitting, and in that dressg' asked
II think so; the princess is very gracious,
and she likes TO be admired In fact, my
friend, what beautiful woman does not?
will ask her, or better still, you shall get your
Euphrosyne to ask herr said good natured
old DR.. Sebastian.
had not miscalculated ON the influence
which art ever holds over the Italian mind
! should not have dared to ask woman Of
equal rank i'll any other country to give me
the privilege of painting her portrait, on the
very short and imperfect introduction which
had had TO this eminent lady, But after a
few days, through the interposition of Eu-
phrosyne was formally presented to the
princess, and after an hours talk about pict-
ures--a subject on which found him very
well informed-she craciously consented. or
more graciously ordered from me picture
Of herself
1t was Respondent moment for my little
studio when all these rubies and oil this
beauty came into it. Nv sitter had stepped
out of one Of Titian's frames to all intents and
purposes magnificent woman. and the effect
Of this superb toilette was incompatible. |
do not know what Jewels do to a woman:
they seem to illuminate her. to bring out her
natural good points. Those blood red stones
on that white neck were SO dazzling that
threw down my brushes in despair.
"Remember Jan Ten Eyck.n said the
princess smiling. s'He said he conquered the
secrets of color in painting Jewels
There had before me the most beautiful