Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-09
CHAPTER XVIII.

had found her vocation.
MI. Denham made her begin at the be-
ginning, but she rapidly assembled the lad
der. From touching up" the plain pho
tographs she went ON to "tinting" faces
and hands, and thence rose to coloring the
whole hgure-an art in which she so
greatly improved that the most finished
portraits were soon intrusted to her care.
| MI. Denham, on finding out the progress
made by Miss Fraser-for Jane insisted
that Rosie should still maintain her in
cognito-transferred her to his Regent
| street establishment, where the demand
for highly finished portraits was greater
than at Chelsea.
Jane consented to the new arrange
ment with some fears, but Rosie had none
for herself. If she should meet any of her
family, she averred, she did not care No
one should take her from her beloved Jane
Warner, nor prevent her from supporting
herself.
1t was a March day, cold, dull and win
try, and the girl was wondering whether
she could accomplish any work on such a
dark afternoon, when the proprietor Of
the studio-a brother of Mr.. Denhams-
came into her room with carte de visite
in his hand.
"Can you do anything with this, Miss
Fraser?" he inquired. "The gentleman
wants the head colored for locket, but
I'm afraid it's too dark. l advised him
to sit again, but he has no time-is in a
hurry, and wants it at once. Can it be
done?'
He placed the photograph in her hands.
She recognized it at once. 1t was por-
trait Of her brother Wilfrid.
SIS the gentleman here?" she asked
hurriedly.
Eyes; waiting to hear what you say
ut is much too dark an impression. 1t
won't be satisfactory" she answered, Civ
ing it back with a trembling hand.
Every good, I'll tell him SO" said Mr.
Denham. But in another minute he had
returned.
"The gentleman-it's Sir Wifrid Ewell
says he will take the chance Of its turn
ing out a failure; but he wishes this par
ticular carte colored, and would like to
speak to you about it. You must come
downstairs and see him.
81 cannot; 1 am too busy she an
swered brusquely.
"But, Miss Fraser, / must insist" COM
menced the photographer.
cam I intruding?" said a voice in the
doorway, and her brother appeared upon
the threshold.
Mr.. De1lham retreated In his favor.
"Ah. Sir Wilfrid Now you can speak
to the young lady yourself. Sir Wllfrld,
Miss Fraser" And so saying, Mr.. Den
ham went back to his own department.
Sir Wilfrid recognized her at once.
Rosie had only to raise those dark, gray
eyes-so like his own-and Tx look upon
him flied with emotion, for him to know
his sister But surprise for moment
mastered his powers Of speech. ;.
"Don't make a fuss about it, darling,
said Rosie quietly, when she had found
her voice. ct is I, indeed; and II you
are angry to find me here, remember, IL
was my mother drove ME to 1t.
"Rosfe. INV dearest sister! how could l
be angry to find you, when your LOSS mas
been the trouble Of my life! But what Is
this. dear? Are you obliged to WORK TOT
your bread? Whom are you living Wau
What are YOU doing? oh, Rosie! do not
be afraid of me, but tell me all.
He had closed the door by this time,
and coming forward, folded her IN MS
arms. And Rosie, feeling his kisses ON
her check. wondered for moment now
she could have had the heart to run away
from him.
lam not bit afraid, dear Wilfrid; nor
have [ any reason to be ashamed. but
you must let me go now, darling. sup,
pose Mr.. Denham should come IN ana
catch MS kissing! I should be dismissed
upon the spot
They both laughed at that, and Rose
dried the tears that had risen to her eyes;
Now that / have found you, ROSIE,
will never let you go" said Sir WlHnd;
"And 1 have no wish that you snoufu'
dear brother; for meeting you a ls"aa
90 long without sight of your face OF q
sound of your voice. But you must no.
STAY here now. Give me your orders orders
about the photograph, and tell me wners
| can see you, and / will come as soon -
my days work is over :, .,a;n,ad
"Oh, hang the photograph! e1c''a'"1