The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-15


went through a similar performance.
Strange to say, Matt had not put in an
appearance, and for reasons of his own
he had thought 1t better not to seek
her.
On the morning Of the third day-a
dark, chilly morning, after a night Of
rain-Tim put his head into the cara
van, where his master was seated at
his easel, and grinned delightedly.
"Mr. Charlesl She's come, sorr
"Who the deuce has Gomez" cried
Brinkley.
1.-THE lady, your honor, to have her
picture taken. VIII / show her into
the parlor2"
But as he spoke Matt pushed him
aside and entered. She wore her best
clothes, but looked q little pale and
anxious, ,Brinkley thought, greeting
her with familiar nod.
80 you've como at lastp Tim, get
out, you rascal. I thought you had
given me up"
He assumed coldness, though he
felt II not, for he had made up his
mind not to encourage" the young
person.
T couldn't come before, they
wouldn't let me. But last night VIII
liam Jones he didn't come home, and
broke open the box and took out my
clothes and ran straight off here"
Her face fell as she proceeded, for
she could not fail to notice the cool
ness Of the young mans greeting.
"Well, since you have come, We'll get
to work." said Brinkley. "It's chilly
and damp outside, so well remain here
in shelter"
Matt took off her hat and then pro,
ceeded to divest herself of her coarse
jacket, revealing for the first time the
low-neclsed silk dress beneath. Moan
time the young man placed tho sketch
in position. Turning presently, he
beheld Mats transformation.
Old ana shabby as the dress was, torn
here and there and revealing beneath
glimpses Of coarse stockings and
clumsy boots, IL became her wonder
fully. AS result OF much polishing
with soap and water her face shone
again and her arms and neck were
white as snow. Thus attired, Matt
looked no longer a long, shambling
girl, but tall, bright, Respondent
young lady.
II was no use. Brinkley could not
conceal his admiration. Matts arms
alone were enough to make q painter
wild with delight.
"Wby, Matt, you look positively
magnificent ! had no idea you wero
30 pretty"
The girl blushed with pleasure.
The young man worked away for
good hour and half, at the end Of
which time he put the finishing touch
TO the sketch. ......
"Finis coronal opusr' he Dried.
Look, Mattw
Matt examined the picture with un-
conscious delight. II was herself, .
little idealized, but quite characteris-
tic and altogether charming. .
"May ! take II homer she asked
eagerly.
"I1l get you to leave II few days
longer. / must get frame for IL,
Matt, and then you shall have II all
complete. Now, let me look at you
again." he said, taking her by both
hands and looking up at her sunny
face. "Are you pleased2 Will you
take care Of the picture for the paint
er's sake2"
Matt's answer was embarrassing.
She quietly sat down on his knee and
gave him u smaclsing kiss.
"Matt Mattp' he cried. you
mustn't"
But she put her warm arm round his
neck, and rested her cheek against his
shoulder .... ...t.... Z.
II should like to have pretty dresses
and gold bracelets and things, and go
away from william Jones and to stay
with you"
my dear" said Drinlsley, laughing,
you couldn't. II wouldn't be proper"
! "why net2" asked Matt, simply,