Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-08
MAIDA'S MUSIC MASTER.

Copyright. 1901. Daily Story Pub. Coz
Alas. how easily things 80 wrong3
A sigh too much, or a kiss TOO iohs'
Hes handsome" admitted Jack Ty-
rell grudgingly, but
"oh. You really allow that?' cried
MAZDA S~toddard. her tone decidedly
sarcastic. How generous of YOU"
They were together in the music
room-he wrathful and indignant,
lounging over the piano-she, eompos-
ed and disdainful. smiling up at hin.
The light from the oriole window OF
stained glass fell over her where she
sat. and fecked her white WOODEN
house Gown with a thousand tangled
tints OF rose and amber and blue,
THAT is ALL he answered with a
fash OF temper. that l do admit, /
have serious doubts as to his integrity
his honor. And | am confident that
he is not a gentleman
oh, this is really too horrid oil
you" she exclaimed. She sprang up
stood facing him. her hands elenchea
az her sides. What grounds have you
for your suspicious? You have not
even met him."
JACK smiled grimly. Il have no de-
sire TO meet yoGr Monsieur Caiyico. tie
has been pointed out 10 me. V OBJ
served him since in public. My dis
trust of him is not merely distinctive
I've had soma knocking about the
world. / have some knowledge OF men
And II that picturesque piano player
isn't an adventurer. | don't know one
when | see him. You must not lose
your heart to that kind of a chap,
Mazda"
I'm not in danger of losing my
heart" she responded. For an instatA
however. she looked ava from him.
But even II were l would consider
It no affair of yours"
She swept him a hooking courtesy
one long braid OF shining hair slipping
over utI SuOuiucit hlSPFS" "o1+h ~
music stool from which she had risen,
and resumed the gay fantasie shN had
been playing when Jack had interrupt
ed her with the request that she dis
miss Monsieur Lorenz Calvieo.
Stung to the quick, Jack Strengthened
up.
stop that din. MAZDA"
Involuntarily she paused. her little
ringed hands suspended over the gleam-
ing keys.
"That-dln. Jack, you are becoming
Courteous
Courteous be hanged. Maida,' the
! ~irritability was gone from his voice.
A great tenderness had taken its place.
Perhaps he can't help loving you
n more than | can. But you cant
/ keep up this Irritation under the guise
of music lessons. Leaving me out of
the question, It isn't fair to the poor
| devil. You wouldn't marry your music
master"
t. in a low, steady voice, would
never ask your opinion as to whom |
! should or should not marry"
MAZDA, you don't mean that?"
why not?"
She was white with anger, and her
lips were quivering.
why, I've always thought-l've al
- ---J !, H. ~ ,craI satbof
some day you would marry me. You
used to seem to like to have me come.
and"
you in~sinuate," in an awful tone,
chat / nave encouraged you"
Il %insinuate nothing" he cried holly.
81 only know that l am most desDer-
ately and absurdly in love with YOU"
She laughed a little. How nonsen-
steal. You forget we're cousins, Jack"
Observation-Disclosures Cousins thir-
ty-two times removed Mazda" He
dropped his extended arm at sight Of
the servant in the doorway.
"Signor Calvico," was the announce
ment.
Admit him" Then to Jack: Run
/ away like a dear boy. It is time for
my music lesson. All. Signor," gaily.
81 began to fear you were becoming
dilatory. Let me make you known TO
| my cousin, Mr.. Tyrell."
Signor Calvico was dark and slender.
Signor Calvico had melancholy eyes, ex-