Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-03


student Life by Gertrude Christian fos-
dick. illustrated. New York: George
II. Richmond 4 90. PIG pages.
Mrs. Fosdick Is n Richmond lady, being
the daughter of Judge Joseph Christian.
Of this city but is now pursuing her
profession. that Of art, In New YORK.
Her story introduces into students
ball I'm the Latin Quarter Of Paris, where
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Latour's love for her is not pure, "nd
seeks refuge from him in another part
Of Paris Here she meets Harold Der
tram. native Of Boston, and another
dcvotce Of art and drifts into a second
love. LatOur finds her. and upon being
sCcrncd by her. commits suicide. Bertram
leaves Paris and returns to America, but
the two are reunited through Clay Sar
gent. who IS hopelessy in love with
Rcryl himself Sargent Is particularly
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