The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-27
A STUDIO LARK.

"Hore ia an Invitation to supper"
said Ward Hall, looking over tho table
at his friend. az am politely requested
to bring a good friend"
THAT sounds pleasant" returned Leo
Fitzgroene. CAS- tho stroet arab says:
Where Is It at2"
Let 1t remain n mystery for tho pros
on" replied Ward. "Bc hero at sharp
on Thursday night, and do not forget
that q few flowers are generally accept.
able. In this case, you can carry them
without oiIense. You arc going to have
one OF tho best times in YOUR lilc."
Fitzgroene's curiosity was whettcd,
bu. he could get no moro information
from bis friend. At ESQ on Thursday
evening he found himself over n how'll.
dering assortment OF flowers at tho flor.
ists round tho corner, Ile had nothing
to guide him as to choice.
"Itis blind go, altogether, thought
tho young man. "Pll shut my eyes and
choose" ..- i
He placed his hand upon bunch OF
creamy buds, heavy with their own fra.
GRANGE.
" ard Hall was waiting for him. He
was such genial, Jolly comrade, full OF
enjoyment in his little mystery. He
had a cab in waiting, and they were
soon rafting round corners and over
streets in such a whirl-a.gig way that
Fitzgrcene felt that no was to DO mado
to lose his bearings. Suddenly the cab
stopped before tall and dingy build.
ing. He heard Wards low chuckle as
they climbed several flights OF stairs.
Then Ward rang bell, and there wero
sounds OF girllsh voices somewhere,
then silence. Finally the door opened
and digniiied colored woman appeared,
dropping dark curtain behind her.
"Keards. sab 2" and the gentlemen
produced cards, which were ut once in
spected by the woman. She showed
her white teeth in grin. "Walk in,
sirs."
Tho curtain being held aside, tho two
gentlemen found themselves in dainty
little room, evidently an ante-room to
what had been, at ono time, a good
sized Office. The simple furnishings
were in good taste, but not at all costly.
Another curtained doorway being
opened, when coats and hats were laid
aside, the pleasant glow OF CRATE fire
met them cheerIully, as if in a warm
Welcome. What pretty room in the
top OF the dingy building.
A thick. rug was upon the floor, warm
hued curtains at.the big window, q table
holding q. tall, wrought iron lamp with
oh do ntotrn - -,
with plenty OF cushions, wall crowded
with sketches framed and unframed.
All these made a most home.like, coy
room and an atmosphere OF comfort
wholly unexpected. Hero were two
young girls full life and spirits and
merry mischief. waiting before the fire
for their guests. One was tall and had
eyes US dark as night shadows, Her
dress, n yellow, clinGing fabric, was
beautiful in texture and style. Tho
other was n brown, haired lass in pale
blue. She had the red lips and cheeks
Of perfect health, and her rudy brown
hair was knotted up, very tangle of
curls.
"This is Miss Nargery and Miss
Katherine" said Ward Hall, as if 70.
peatng Lesson, "0ur hostesses."
He did not give the other names, evil
IDENTIFY with deliberate intention.
Mr.. Fitzgreene bowed over each ring
less hand. he was puzzled over his
flowers. but thanked his stars for the
generous supply he had brought. He
therefore divided them, and had tho
satisfaction OF seeing both girls fly, to au
old-fashioned, long mirror and adjust
them upon the yellow and blue gowns
in delightful manner. Then the
chairs were drawn up and such de-
lishtful hour passed as Lee Fitzgreenc
rarely: enjoyed. Such talk OF bright
things, such evident culture, such in
telligencc and independence OF thought
no had never met, having always
avoided the bluc-stocking order Of
women. Tho statelier one most at
tracted him. There was about her tho
air OF race and breeding never to, be
mistaken. Her beauty seemed too
large, too strong thing for this home.
like room. Miss Margery fitted it much
better. Y. Z. Z 3 =.
Presently, with roguish glance at
tho clock, the young girls excused
themselves. The door closed behind
them. Fitzgreene stared at Hall and
inquired:
well, what does it mean? Who arc
they ~
The Jun is yet to begin"
"What are they doing 2"
Cooking our suppress Effects Of
modern, ideas. This'i u little out of
tho common, isn't it 2" Y, y! ; "a
F"Rather,n returned Fitzgrcne. Ho
arose and walked about. ~ venture to
say that Miss MarSery never made
these sketches" s2;,3
"Then you are much mistaken" re.
piled Hall, flor she happensto have two
very precious gold medals gotten DO.
yond seas for two pictures from similar
sketches" Z
At which Leo whistlcd, quito forget
ting himself. y.
4 Suddenly whitc.aproned figure
fitted IN, laughing. She whiskod tho
cover from the table, replaced the lamp
and announced that it was her turn to
set tho table, which sho did in very
dainty, fashion. In the meantime such
appetizing odors came in at the half.
open door us whetted MI appetites. 1t
needed not the triumphal procession OF
tho two girls and tho maid, carrying
dainty dishes. to make the two men. de.
clare that never, no, never, had they
been SO hungry in their lives.
Then aprons being dotted, tho two
hostesses appeared, and the colored
woman became waitress. Never before
had I food tasted like that to Mr.. Lee
F,,zereene: The oysters, the prepara-
tion OF which dish was claimed by Miss
Katherine; the quail on toast, proud
boast OF Miss Margary; the icllies and