The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-10

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her guests that he was to leave IN the
fall for Italy to study art.
Bessie had been an attentive listen
err. wondering If he could be steila
! Hollis brother, of whom she had heard r
30 much but had never met. \
Gerald thought 1t no wonder that his S
sister admired Bessie Linton, for she I
looked so dainty and winsome, In !
cool. white dress, with spray OF
honeysuckle Nesting in her hair.
The sketches were duly commented
upon, but whan the one IN particular
was reached, Bessie's cheeks grew
crimson, and looked inquiringly at
Gerald. she asked Where were you
then?'
mot far away" he replied, and as
she laughed, good naturally, he did
also.
That was the beginning OF days that
seemed all too short for both, for the
idea of a chaperon did not present IT
) self to the Misses Linton, ana the
young people were free to roam ABOUT
as they chose. -
In such close companionship, Gerald
fully realized what these days meant
. to him
He thought it would not be fair to
extract any promise from her oefore
she had had a chance to choose for
herself among others more worthy
than he At times he feared for such
+ onnortunities to come. Then, again
+ from some little word or sign, perhaps
4 unconscious with her, he wouid see
+ that she cared for him more than she
Z knew. and he would take fresh cour-
7 age.
+ In one respect he was correct, FOR
Bessie had not analysed her feelings
g. for him, but when the day came for
70 him TO leave, and she thought OF the
he future without him, her heart grew
20 faint and she realized that she cared
no for him more than as friend.
~ people wondered why the belle. Miss
Id Linton, did not marry. 1t was strange
~ indeed. for she had had scores OF
splendid offers, but for some unknown
p" reason refused each suitor.
M During these years she had no
ho heard from Gerald Holt excep
through his family and the press. h'
.ct had won a great name, was looked
av upon as the best artist of the city, nj
-. pictures had met with the warmes
enthusiasm and been purchased b,
connoisseurs of both lands.
When 1t became known that he wa
to return to his home, society and tn
world of artists made preparations
', receive him. Arrangements were mad
for public exhibition of his works
and its opening was marked success
The artist however, did not max
his appearance until early one NOR
ING There was a number OF Peep
nresent but his quick eye scanne
them all, and at last rested on or
figure he remembered so well.
She, too, had gone early, as 81
wished to be alone when looking upt
the plctures she had been so anxio1
to see. Among the many that grace
the walls she recognized not re
familiar scenes, and her heart be
RAPIDLY to know that the days OF lo
re- ago had not been forgotten
The gem of the collection. howev
bic was surrounded by a number of p'
cot ple. and when they had departed
Her TOOK seat oi' oiie u ''
acta- IT, co..
a., 1t was called "a Wayside Stud
uche ana TO- lhe h'.e eNe CT,
18th to magnificent proportions. She
membered, then, of reading that
artlst had refused fabulous sums
,o,no 1t, preferring to retain 1t for his o'
She was 80 occupied with her
~ thoughts that she did not know
80 In one was watching her. He stood 6
- - ing at her loneliness, and when
80 PASSED her glove over her eyes, ca
M m and sat down by her.
DO you like 1t, then?" he asked
,, Bessie looked up quickly, and I
i. A. the one of whom she had never cea
go thinking Her face grew rosy
bushes, but her eyes sparkled as
replied: How could help itT'
th,nu Does 1t not prove to you that Il
. =, has only been one woman to me 8
,ssod | met you? | know 1t must, and
oooh that | have waited so long. DO
lcoun- not 'hlnA ma.
original model!'
,,o, She looked up roguishly. and cas-
iI,ano a side glance at the picture, repiet
- she slipped her hand in his: Il re
IS, hone YOU do not mean the geese
. sida Philadelphia Item.
y '-N
7, cool just Wanted to Know.