The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-12

Stella's rather set phrases had been
thought out beforehand in her own
silent thoughts on this point.
The teacher listened attentively, anG
suddenly it came over his conscious
ness that she must have taken his
question as a personal one. remember
ing the scene in the little parlor, and
how she had probably felt his light
sarcastic demeanor toward her. Then
there came also vague feeling of eX-
planation of the picture that had so
| aroused his light sarcasm. He felt en-
barrassed and Immediately set the
| pupils at their model drawing.
This was near the end of the term
that Stella graduated. She obtained
an increased amount of work at the
| publishers who had already taken an
interest in her, while another publish
er, who liked her work. was making in
| quirics and giving sample orders-not
because her work was of a higher grade
| than that Of others available, but be
cause Of the originality and feeling or
atmosphere in her work.
She heard that Mr.. Winston's uncle
had died aud left him little fortune.
and That he had bought the Upscn
property ON Broad street. and that he
and his mother were to live in it to-
| gether.
lie was reported 10 have said that
! now he could entertain his friends
! and have Il real home. While tn, house
was h'lng prepared, his mother had
| "a gtpgf.F, Ip 10,
| gone on the mountains with Il party
Of college friends, camping.
Then Stella was surprised and
shocked one day to read in the home
| paper that he had been accidentally
hurt while hunting, and was being,
cared for at the home of poor woods
man and wife.
Pale. and with his arm in a sling. he
began his next terms duties. but as
again. and Stella heard Of his new life
at the Upson house and of the dainty
! furnishings and pictures, from her old
school friends.
One day when he was quite well, she
was surprised TO receive a call from
him. He looked serious and agitated.
He was shown into the parlor with the
stuffed furniture and large picture.
but he did not seem to notice them this
time.
miss Pawlng," he said, I've come
to you for advice. You have probably
heard about my kind treatment from
the lumberman's wife in the noun
tains. My mother and | wrote her,
since | got back, that when our house
was settled, we wanted her to come as
our first guest. I shortly afterward re-
ceived a picture from her, n very large
picture, which she thought would be
just the thing for man that was go-
ing to move in new house"
He smiled, hesitated, then looked
appealingly at her
~ think | can understand, Mr.. Win
ston," she said, gently.
eyes. | thought you could he said,
relieved. That's why came to you
nobody else could understand. Well.
set it away in the attic and didn't mind
much. But she's coming now, and
and-what will she think of me when
she does not find her gift on my walls
Yet-how can /? Others would laugh
at it"
"Why not put it in your BEDROOM
said Stella, thoughtfully.
81 suppose | could" he said, doubt
= fully.
Suddenly. in one of his moments OF
impetuous enthusiasm. he exclaimed
: 81 have il now. Miss Pawling. 1t is
. | IL TO-
room. Not only while she is here, but
, also when she is gone. | will tell hel
! put it there because l think so much
of it, as coming from her. That will
be true. For whenever | look at it,
| will remember the lesson you have
= taught me, that anyone can learn tc
crtcise form and color, but not every
, one can look beyond those and see
| first of all. the loving heart of one who
1 really cares for you and the gratitude
and affection you have for them"
II never said il like that" said Stel
| | la, embarrassed.
, "Other works of mine," he went on
"will please my artistic sense ant
/ make my surroundings in harmony
4 with il. But | shall always feel the
e need of not forgetting that there il
: something higher than even that"
The woman of the mountains triI
D was delayed from time to time, and i
q was not till Winston and his new wifi,
: had come back from their wedding
p Journey that she came.
She was taken upstairs into th
q room where the picture hung.
: "My husband thinks a great deal o
, your gift" said Stella.
. 81 was looking for it," she said, eX
: amining il critically. I'm glad Mr.
Winston likes it. 1t is pretty! Thos
n COWS and mountains and long road
: way and sky and farmhouse with tn
: little girl in the yard, all look Just a
\ natural as life! Yes, it's nice pictur
! -prettier than any you've got!"
"It's very dear to me-" said Stella
"dearer than any other picture W
= have."-Farm and Home.
: school for Crime.
l. He-I thought you used to have