Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-06-20

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Max felt decidedly pleased with him
as he walked up the steps of a
,ce belonging to one of New Works
.nionaircs. This millionaire and all
belongings were of special interest
the public Just at that time because
daughter was shortly to be married
titled foreigner and the wedding
he magnitude of its splendor was to
lipse all previous weddings.
we'll known photographer had re-
red an order from magazine for
nographs of the important rooms in
home of the bride-elect, and Max,
10 was the photographers right-hand
ID, was now on his way to take the
cures
Arrived at the house, Max began with
drawing room. He then proceeded
Ae library. This room, though large
impressive because of the number
books it contained, looked more
1sike and less awe-inspiring than the
r rooms,
When he had the light and his camera
ranged 10 his satisfaction Max sent
bay the servants who were helping
a and prepared to take the picture.
he was about to remove the cap he
lrd the rustic of gown, and wo-
an'S face appeared between the cur
hs that hung in a doorway directly in
age Of the camera,
The face belonged to a tall, slender
2ture half girl, half woman. When
saw Max she seemed startled, but
sight of his camera she recovered her
aposure.
May I come IMP" She asked the
ation in hesitating way
LAX smiled at her. Il would rather
waited few minutes" he returned,
aly unless you want to be in the
1lre Just step back out of sight and
Pill call you in a moment
The girl astOniShed face as she obey
him made Max realize that he had
trltIe dictatorial to someone who
more right there than he. She evil
lily lived in the house and he found
Selt wondering. as he timed his ex-
re, IN what capacity.
1e came to the conclusion that she
i probably companion or secretary to
OF the family. Her dress, as we'll
her way OF carrying herself and her
lner OF speaking, told him she was
servant, and he knew that the
lonaire and his family were out of
w. They were supposed to have
ped away to give the bride-elect a
Gays rest and shelter from publicity
se the wedding.
lou may come In now" Max called
the glrI entered the room he no
mat She was very pretty. She
led over to his camera, which she
.Aned with interest.
DO you like this work." she asked.
ny, yes Max answered careless1y
he smiled. He was a good-looking
man, with peculiar charm in his
which made it difficult to refuse
ANYTHING he chose to ask.
Ne girl seated herself before the FIRE
Tgan hstIeSSly to turm the pages
magazine, meanwhile asking ques-
about his work until Max found
I'll growing communicative He
AeT now busy they were at the
and that he preferred photo
VIC interiors to taking portraits of
Uses and celebrities; interior work
aarler, but portraits became mono
ms house is a beauty, isn't it?'' he
krked.
girl Looked surprised, then she
rs; It is a nice house." she said.
yH don't say that very enthusiast
Observed Max, turning to look
but | suppose you're too used
y have 1t impress you as it does
Iherell be fine time here when
Wedding comes off. he went on
gong TO cost something, l tell you,
Ike TO see rich people spend their
r. 1t seems queer. though, max
>arh fuss over slip OF girl not
her teens. Do you know herr"
sAcd suddenly.
f.. l know her"
YOU like her? I have always
She had a very lovely disposition,
and gentle, you know, and all
J, l suppose under all her moods
as a fairly good heart" said the
Using and going over to look out
one of the windows.
ell, she'll need it if she keeps her
III order" said Max in a matter
tone. ''Of all the-I wonder if
g7l knows what poor sort of man
Ss companion made no reply to
9eech, but CHANGING to look at her,
FT that her cheeks had flushed and
asE lips were tightly pressed to-
leg your pardon" he said con-
That wasn't nice of me, was
ny and get you to discuss the at