The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-06-12

Il should like 70 have a chance Of jude
ing that for myself, said the other. "B.
the way, what is this great card l have re
ceived from the Fusains. Shall / have I
acceptz'
"Of course, you must accept. 1t ls M
tusian's annual display Of lis pupils per
formances. Half Brussels is asked. Yol
must be there as an admirer of mlne.'
And will De Lastrin be there. toos'
Naturally" reioined Dora, with an al
OF conviction.
"Then," replied Nine. Van der Hayden
~ shall most certainly come as one of you
admirers / am sure your work Of the las
few months deserves admiration, though
am not referring to anything which NJ. Flu
sain VIII enter on his catalogue, but t.
something which / shall take the liberty O.
calling Miss Methuen's masterpiece
NJ. tusain's annual soiree was the las
private event of any importance, and tnil
year II was 10 be unusually large. a pupt
such as Miss Methuen, and the progress she
had made nominally under his guidance, was
the best recommendation his studio coull
set forth on the night IN question, there
fore, the masters rooms were full to over
flowing with mixed medley of smart
folks and folks very far from smart
artists and art students-the first denomi
nation being so much in the minority thai
Nine. Van der Heyden. arriving late and
working her way painfully through the
crush, found scarcely one congenial spirit
until she came across Dora, VINO stood il
front Of her last painting, listening to 8
long speech from a celebrated Brussels
portrait painter. The artist bowed and
went away.
Pupil and work" said Nine. Van der
Herden; ''but where is the master:n
There said the girl, ''in the doorway,
talking to the Princess de Chimayln
Silnonne laughed.
Il didn't mean Fusain,'' she said. "Of
course ] was asking after De Lastrin. Why
isn't he here-for he isn't"
"How should | know!" rejoined Dora,
with a touch of petulance.
II was not tie first time during the even
ing that she had to answer this question.
1t was not easy to conceal a certain feel
ing Of pique as the evening wore on, and
it had by degrees been made plain to her
that the various little scenes which she
had rehearsed for the establishment OF
those who had never seen De Lastrin I'M
bend, would be enacted after all. He had
accepted the invitation-that she knew.
He had spoken to her of coming, and she
felt his absence almost as a public slight.
We'll, if Pm not to see the performance
of the tame bear, / shall withdraw said
Nine. Van der Heyden. u consider that
fI bCCi4 Sh A4AACu Vi dh AOuL VI tdlud0AC
time; there's nc one here except yourself
now that the princess has gone. viii you
CONS with me.'i
'How can ~ said Dora pettishly; ''the
pupils will not be expected to 90 until far
later"
Then she withdrew into little curta1ned
aicove from which she could see without
being observed. She was watching and
waiting for nothing, she tried 10 persuade
herself. except for the people to go and for
the evening TO be over. Presently two
artists paused near her.
'Quite a feather in Fusain's cap" said
the one.
4 don't know about that" replied the
other II hear that De Lastrin has been
the real master"
DE Lastrin!" cried the first, incredu-
lousy.
Yes; had it on the best authority
from Nine. Fusain herself"
well, upon my word. What wbim will
he Tx on next. Fancy him forming a
young lady student
YES; and the joke is that Nine. Fusaln
looked quite knowing over il, as if
Then tney both laughed.
How unspeakably comici" was the re-
ply. mime. Fusain always was ridicu-
lous person.
Then they moved away.
So that was how people spoke of her,
was it, thought Miss Methuen. How dare
they2 These men who talked so slightingly
of her Cousins whims-were they worthy
to clean his palette for HING And as to
Nine. Fusain's surmises, they were imper-
tinent that she admitted, but ridiculous
What was there so ridiculous in the fact
that she had aroused a powerful soul from
the torpor that had fallen on It's After all,
had it not been her mission? Was not that
proved by the footing on which her cousin
had placed her WITH himselfl
And then Miss Methuen found herself
framing q dozen excuses for his absence on
this great occasion. He was wise to have
staid away; it had been an unutterably
dull evening. She would go away herself
there was nothing TO stay for: she had had
more than her share of compliments. Then,
as she rose, her heart gave great bound.
She stood where she was for a moment,
until she had steadied her thoughts; then,
stretching out her hand, she said:
Il suppose you waited until the crush
was overg You were very wlse.n
ut WASN'T exactly for that reason" re-
piled De Lastrin. Il think | only came be-
cause felt bound, after all l had said.''
He spoke in preoccupied manner.
well, better late than never,n she said
gayly. "But now you are come | shall have
to retail to you some Of the pretty things
that have been said to me, though l had
rather you had heard them at first hand.
Shall we sit down here!'
He obeyed her without much eagerness /;
be did not seem particularly curious to hear
Of her success.
Il will begin with Monster Wauters, ),
went on the girl, determined not to be
chided, because he is the greatest man,
and he said the finest things. His opinion
is-now don't laugh-that l ought to 60 to
Paris, study, and devote my life to art.''
''Why should | laughl'' asked her cousin
1T is excellent advice. Why should you
not follow itt'
why should follow it9'' rejoined Miss
Methuen. "Wny should | so to Paris
when | can get all | require in Brussels l
shall come back here next winter"
"And waste your time with Fusain, when
you might be working under greater
MASTER
u do not consider Monsieur Fusain has
been my real MASTER she replied II am
not coming back for the sake Of what he
will teach me.n Then she broke off sud
denly: gilbert" she cried, why do you
advise me TO 90 10 Paris %
''In your own interests. my cousin,' he
replied. "You have talent; there you VIII
develop it."
HBut you could help me to do all l want
to do. You are not tired Of the trouble
have given yous"
"Ycu honor me with too high an opinion, .
he said; ''but even were l q competent
guide for you l should not be at your dis
posal next winter. l shall not be in Brus-
selsn
mot in Brusselsl Where then shall you
be.'
Il shall be in the Congo State" he an
swered quietly. 81 have heard great deal
about it lately. The king has offered me
post; / have accepted it,
Miss Methuenis face was very pale.
GILBERT she exclaimed, ARE you really
going to exile yourself in that
De Lastrin looked up in surprise.
1T will be no Punishment" he interrupt
ed; 1T will be shaking off the wearisome
old life; tho beginning Of a newer brighter