Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-31

see the great artists works, often sadly
interrupting him when he wished to be
alone, but always courteously received.
Five years had gone by since his briei
love dream had had its sudden birth and
tragic finale.
His gentle face had grown gentler,
and perhaps tinge of sadness had crept
IN between the handsome lines; but he
had little to complain of so far as sue
cess was concerned.
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
cd in appearance, and lady some
years his junior. A white veil partly
seclude' the lady's face.
Geoffrey bows politely, and advances
to meet them as they are announced.
The gentleman, speaking in French,
apologized for their intrusion and asks
permission to look at some of the artists
work, and the lady, who has observed
the artists favorite picture, leads her
companion towards it, After viewing it
.l.., I.ar 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 extravagaut would never
care to go to-"
(which means that you do not wish
to sell it," replied his visitor
The artist bowed in acquiescence.
"And did you ever see a face which
suggested such beauty3" asked his visi-
itor, adding pardon me, but have a
purpose in inquiring."
II have seen one" replied the artist,
with which this creation of mine could
but feebly compare"
AS he said this his eye caught the
face OF the lady who had removed her
veil.
"Consuelop cried the artist, forget
ting his visitors for moment"
But they were smiling at him pleas
antly.
Pardon me. he said. .sSome fan
cied resemblance compelled me to utter
that name"
lhs ids lady approached In nearer to rhhii3,
she said, softly.
The artist looked puzzled and per-
picked.
"Surely it is Consuelo; but, pardon
me, you have changed your name.
And he glanced significantly at her com
panion. "Ahl 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 also2" she asked laugh
ingly.
The artist shook his head sadly.
"Papa, this is Mr. VAIL" said Con-
suelo, turning to her companion, who
offered his hand to Godfrey with pleas
ant smile.
"You are wondering what it all
MEANS" said Consuelo, also smiling;
but it is a 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 |
never answered, repeat it 10 him"
The story was briefly told.
Consuclo had been kidnapped from
her home in Italy and shipped to New
York. After many years she had been
traced and returned TO her parents
She had fed from Geoffrey's presence
because ashamed of her humble origin
and parentage, believing the padrone
to be her father, and had been rescued
Immediately afterwards.
In Italy she had been educated, pre-
viously exacting from her father
promise that as soon as her education
was completed he would bring her to
New York.
Such a story could have but one Sc
quel-a happy marriage. 1t was
assuredly happy one, and soon after
it Geoffrey commenced the twin picture.
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