Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-24
W. ~ TX
CHAPTER VIII.

OF Dresden; light hurries of snow
we're blown from the roofs, the stat
ues and the branches Of the trees, and
few heavy rain-drops were driven
through the air by the strong wind;
the streets were covered with soft
mud. which splashed up to the tops
OF the carriages and the hats of me
passers-by. It was bad weather fol
Christmas, every one said. The big
rain.drops battered also against the
panes of Herr Jussnitz studio in the
quiet suburban street, but that only
made K seem all the more comfortable
in the large, well-warmed room which
might seem very simple to the ordi-
nary observer. The walls, covered
with a cheap pale yellow paper, were
adorned here and there with produc.
tions of some celebrated old Gobelin
tapestry; between these hung antique
weapons, and enormous Chinese vases
stood about here and there. The
floor was covered with an admirable
imitation of an old oriental carpet. in
which even the spots and holes were
not wanting. There was but little
furniture; a divan covered with a
smyrna carpet. very deep. comforta-
BILE armchair covered with Persian
saddle-bags, small table in front of
the stove-that was all.
Before this table, which still bore
the remains of lucheon, sat Aunt
Polly In a genuine Renaissance
chair, slowly consuming a caviar-roll
with her eyes steadfastly fixed on her
niece or Herr Jnssnitz.
Hilda was standing on one side Of
the easel In costume of yellow bro
cade trimmed with black lace; the
mantella fell from the back of her
head over her beautiful neck. her
right hand held the fan. her left had
grasped the heavy folds of her dress,
which she was crushing between her
fingers; she stood there as IL she
were Disguised with the whole thing
and had the greatest mind in the world
to run away.
Heaven knows" cried Jussnitz
somehow to look different every day
of your llfel Now your eyes have
such look in them that a dagger
might be more suitable for you than a
fan. Drink glass of sherry, Huda
YOU are chilly; and don't be so horri-
bly, impatient; your trials will soon be
over fllldegarde Won Sweldorf gave
hard, short laugh.
ooh, yes. she said; 1T is quite
time. and auntle will be thankful
enough 20 be released; won't you,
Aunt Polly2"
She turned her head so hastily that
the long gold ringrlngs with the nova.
BILE stones glittered, and looked
gloom,y at the little woman. at the
same time casting glance at her
witch said plalaly'
You will say yes, at once,"
Yes said Aunt Polly; my house.
hold affairs will go on better when |
can stay at home more"
And |. added Hilda with culver.
ing lips-"T shall probably go home
for a while"
Leo was painting her hair and was
so observed that he did not hear this
last remark.
Il shall probably go home for few
weeks" she added, opening and shut
ting her fan.
"Indeed?" he said. How happens
that2 IL will not be very good for
your studies"
She looked at him with strange ex
preston In her eyes. look as of un
shed tears But she laughed again
We'll. lave not asked you why you
are going into the country to spend
Christmas
Again he made no reply: he had
stepped back and was contemplating
his picture.
Just look here HiIda look al this
face and then look at your own in the
glass. Are they not alikeg"
No" she replied shortly. without
moving.
II should really like to know" ne
continued. now looking into her
pretty, pQuant face with an expires.
sion of concern, what is the matter
with you You ought 10 see doctor
Hilda. fear must reproach myself
for"
YOU" she Interrupted him. In a
shrill, constrained tone OF contempt.
No; YOU may feel perfectly easy. il
YOU please; there is nothing the mat.
ter with me. nothing at all"
you are in a bad temper to-day.
Hilda. and you upset me. too" he ex.
claimed. putting his mahlstick away
in the corner Il can make the few
changes Just as we'll without you. |
will put the dress ON the lay-hgure
hope in the next and last sitting you
will be more graciously disposed"
Then am dismissed for today ."
she said, with smile that did not
hide her pain.
What an expression! $50 il is
hard for you and will not torment
you any longer"
Hilda turned away and went
through the portiere into the adjoin.
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