New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
In the Chateau Garden.


stood besitating Tho hot August air vas heavy
with the scent OF the jasmine thar draPed the
walls with q green curtain thickly starred with
white blossoms Through the tail lion gateway
she saw broad walk flower bordered. with a
row OF oleauders on either side To the left was
a glimpse o. FIR trees and huge planes casting
deep shadows. Facing her. further up the road.
she could see the walls and turrets OF the famous
chateau. A great longing seized her 20 pass the
barrier and wander IN the gardens - this castle
which brought 70 mind dim memories u the
fairy tales OF her childhood She pulled the rope
BY the door and the bell changed notsi'y IN fhe
hot silence. After pause N OLD man came
shutting toward her from the back OF the lodge
Might she 20 and walk in the grounds % the
chateau? By no means. They were only shown
10 strangers on Sundays and Wednesda-s and TO-
dav was THURSDAY. There was nothing therefore
ro- the artist TO 10 but stroll back through the
baking sun into the village. and TO seek other OBJ
fects for her pencil % less attractive character
than this beautiful chateau which seemed now
that a nearer view was unattaIaaola, more than
ever part OF a dream story. She went slowly
away through the dust. rather shabby tired
figure in her creased dress Or gray alpaca out
eide the village on either side OF the main road.
two avenues OF small planes offered ner welcome
shade for the latter part Of her walk ~ the FAR
end near the railway station. Was modest
restaurant outside which a few WorkiG-1neu were
sitting al little iron tables. Inside another man
n 2 blouse vas playing lie Cor ds CAass- On "a
Corne-. brown and white pointer was asleep GA
the doorstep. Indifferent to the flies thai b'zze-
round his head. The artist seated herself ar %
table and asked for some coffee She vas feeling
hot. tired and disappointed. Everything seemed 10
have gone wrong. Her funds were low. her best
sketches had not sold. she was very lonely Sl-
still sat on by the door OF the cafe after the men
IN hiouses had gone home. and little cool gusts
q, air came towarU her and rustled the bOughs
% the planes The evening light shone full In her
face-a face which though sad. was still smooth
and iineless. and charming with the earnestness
OF wide apart brown eyes = very snort upper Hp-
q nro11iuent chin and straight eyebrows gave X
character. mouth slightly upturned At the cor
ners sweetness So. at least. thought a man
coming up the avenue toward Lsr- He was al IN
DISTINGUISHED looking. saIlOw person at nTst slgll.
thin TO fault and badly dressed IN d c0aC ~
black alpaca The girl realized that some one vas
looking attentiveIy hex and her lifted eyes sud-
denly met his. Then she opened her sketch book.
thinking that she still had time % attempt an i'm
pressionist sketch blurred leaves with the sun
set blaze behind them. anu distant glimpse Of
gray turrets against the red - the sky. The man
came toward her and stood at little distance.
watching. he noted the firm touch. the excellent
outline III. briIancy Of the coiortng rs she worked
on very quickly.
He advanced and took of his hat
May 7 be permitted to ask T. you have done any
sketch OF tire chateau. mademoiselle.
His voice charming and courteous
II did very much wish to- said Miss Dr-1r-.
But the concierge told ne that mustn't 90 in
and 1 thought Of leaving Tomorrow II Is q
pity.
1t would indeed. be most unfo---rats. made
inoiseIIe But I assure you that YOU will ba adj
rtted into the gardens. or the chateau itself. AZ
sny hour tomorrow that you Ike % name
The Young woman dropped her brush
"Oh. may / really so and walk TN tnat io'-'T
garden
y shall esteem it great honor. nlsGem2selie
IIylda Dr1ry looked with astonishmsnt AZ this in
significant man. with his sad. colorIess face
Are the owners away she inquired arts- a
little hesitation.
NO rlademoisells and the owner "a never 30
happy when he IL in his peaceful home He
has no longer any taste for the gay world. 0ut
loves I'll. solitude OF his garden and the stiffness
of the old house Yet ne likes to show both TO
those who appreciate them
The good woman who kept the little cafe came
with akimbo and the speaker -aised his
hat and wished her good evening.
GOOD evening. Monsieur le Marquis. che an
swered with smile her broad face Hyids
bIushed. and turned toward the man who stood
near her.
T beg your pardon most sincerely. monsieur.
she said and I am very grateful 70 you Tor you-
kindness in saying that I may try 10 draw your
beautiful house"
After few more minutes converse he wished
her good night. and she watched MS spare hglre'
with It's slight stoop, going away beneath the trees
On the following morning the concierge. Win an
obsequious bow. opened the great iron gate. and
Hylda Drury passed through IL, her heart beating
little as she found herself drawing near the
house. so solemn and stately il the midst Of the
brilliant coIors and haunting perfumes second
gate with lions or either pillar. proved 10 be
unlocked and the whole beauty OF the chateau
burst upon her delighted eyes over the door. and
window. she interIacngs Of bizis and flowers. /
with the OF the house often repeated above
and among the stone foliage The mOat vas Eor- |
dered by low hedge. and gorgeous clusters OF
begonias grew beneath il on either side OF the |
noble doorway benches placed on the moss
grown paving But not a living being was 10 be |
seen excepting a priest reading bis b-eviary on a
seat at one angle Of the wall and few gardeners
at work In the distance. The windows OF what ap- /
peared 10 be the principal sitting rooms we're |
closed. and there was sound OF laughter or |
voices within. The extreme Guietude added TO the /
curious charm and beauty Of the place. and HyIda /
had seldom felt more hopefully inspired 70 work
or sanguins about the result An hour and
Il half. hours passed. and she heard step
crU1ching on the broad gravel walk behind her
Monsieur le Marquis looking even whittier ard more
badly dressed than the previous day was com
Ing IN TO breakfast with two poodles at his heels
A very pleasant smile lit up his face when he
caught sight of the visitor. He showed his ar
tistic knowledge by hts criticism OF her work and
he begged her cordially 10 come In and totn hin,
at breakfast She hesitated. perhaps from an odd
feeling OF pride Something told her that he would
not have invited French lady in his own state OF
life without having been made formally acquainted:
and she was angry with herself FOR wishing 50
much 10 listen 70 him. for being so susceptible 70
the singular charm % HIS voice and manner He
noticed the change and ooustraint IN her way Of