The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-12-13
CHAPTER XVIII.
Apply MEETING IN THE STUDIO.

iou6 uSo PiSseu iHtO iueuOTy. hc
was married now and had wife and
children whom he dearly loved. But
rs Faith went on and made her errand
to him clear he thought back in silent
wonder ut that time when Malcom
Kirk had crossed the ocean with him
and he had thoughtlessly made the
sketch which meant 80 much now to
more than one person.
"And I've come here now" continued
Faith as she concluded the story Of her
experiences, Ito see II you would give
me letter Of Introduction or recon-
mendation to some place where could
do the work that feel that ought to
be doing. I'm very proud. don't
mean that I am In any way ashamed
OF the housework" - Faiths cheeks
glowed with sudden color-'but | am
sure can do something different, some
thing that the world needs more. Some
times when look at a picture like
that feel as If could. In time, paint
something almost as good"
Francis Raleigh bowed, and n pleas
ed smile came over his face. Not all
the praise from the art critics Of his
picture had gratified him so much.
"If l could get permanent position
somewhere, l know I could work up
into place Of usefulness. l can do
the retouching. and like to do it. And
In time | might have studio Of my
own. There are several successful wo-
men photographers here"
That's true. and l know one or two
Of them,' said Raleigh thoughtfully.
He never knew how much 1t had cost
Faith to ask him what she did. She
had no foolish pride that SOME girls
have, and Malcom Kirk had always
taught his own children as well as 9TH
ers that sometimes the most manly or
womanly thing one can do Is to re-
ceive help to help oneself, but Faith
would never have come to Raleigh for
such assistance II she had not some
how felt certain that she must have
some friendly aid In the great city be-
fore she could do what she felt she
must do In order to help the dear ones
ut home as we'll as herself
There was silence In the studio for a
moment. Then Raleigh said, while the
smile on his handsome face lighted up
like sunshine:
How would you like to work In Miss
Varney's studio at KenwoodY
1T would be beautiful placer cried
Faith with enthusiasm. She knew the
famous studio which the richest people
in the city patronlzed. and she had
even been out to it twice to solicit or.
ders. but each time had failed to get
anything. 1t was an ideal place, and
she could not help wondering II Ra.
leigh knew anything Of her experience
there.
Miss Varney Is n niece Of my wife,"
said Raleigh. smiling at Faith again.
Suppose, instead Of writing you let.
ter of introduction, 30 out there with
you and introduce you In persona"
THAT would be beautiful" cried
Faith. Then she grew suddenly shy
again and gazed ut the artist half fear
fully. as If she felt she might have
trcspassed somewhat on her kncwl
edge Of his old time affection for her
mother.
Raleigh seemed to read her thought.
"My dear girl" he said, with n smile
that set Faiths mind forever at rest,
perhaps you know that once thought
very much of your mother, but she
gave her heart to better man, for
which | have never reproachcd her
How the years have gone since them"
He was silent suddenly. and his face
grew thoughtful. LET us see. We
shall have time to get out there this
afternoon. am at your service. Good
by to the kitchen and welcome the
vocation you are fitted for. At the
same time, l envy the people you are
working for, If you are anything like
the cook your mother used to be-" He
laughed so delightfully."- that Faith join
ed him, and neither of them heard g
step in the other room and did moi
know any one had come in until Nal
com Stanley stood ut the entrance gaz
ing at them.
Raleigh had risen and had laid hi.
palette and brushes down. At sigh
Of Stanley he exclaimed, Come In
young giant, and let me Introduce
some one you ought to know"
Malcom came slowly forward, look
Ing at Faith, who had risen. Each o
them was evidently excited at wha
was now evident to them both.
Miss Kirk" said Raleigh, with al
emotion he did not try to conceal, "thl!
is Mr. Stanley - Malcom Stanley =
whose likeness l have so faithfully re
produced on the canvas there"
Malcom and Faith faced each othel
In silence, and then Faith put out hel
hand.
"Will you shake hands with a hlret
girl, Mr.. Stanley, for fathers sake? 2
she said half shyly, half In the manne
she had inherited from Malcom Kirk.
"Will L" cried Malcom Stanley. TIL,
way he shook Faiths hand assuret
everybody that he had no hesitation OF
the score Of Faiths position. The!
had all three been suddenly smittel