New-York tribune., 1907-01-27

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HOYCE MEADE'S studio factotum brought
ER him card just as he was painting IN his
signature on his first portrait of a notable.
AE He whistled softly to himself. Good
work. Show him in.
Benjamin Perham's bulk appeared in the door
way aggressive prosperous, blatant with fawless
neWne-s All, Mr. Meadei" he said suavely. e ! met
you he club the other evening, YOU remember.
Ae- Of course Glad to you.
ct your studio' Comfortable quarters Per
han .anly desired 10 be agreeable In point OF
fac, 3 ades workshop struck him as pitiably lack
ing ln lat he had Of late learned to regard as the
mere e.ratorts OF life. All" he continued as he
caugh. @ght OF The portrait on the easel 50
you Ee been dong him, have YOU!
Mea watched his visitor curiously. professionally.
Could get beneath that bland pink mask, dis
cover and then FIX canvas soul which would
@ Ieaeeia ms mans portrait IRON hopeless medi,
ocrlty' Would that discovered soul be pink also,
FeThaa '-rned abruptly, surprising Meades quiz
zicai gaze.
"Tas. good-thats very good You'll lie a
mg gur lTe. So YOU think ! IN about 10 order
Mead aughed. The idea had crossed my mind,
] admit
Nou p. wrong At least not Just vet but later
later. lt- another deal | want with you. ! m
nuslne lsr. and put IL a plain business propo-
Auon came TO order wife not a portrait
Gpl. Lord rOared Meade. q" don keep the
article took
Perhasa sniled complacently. oh, but you can
put your hand what / want all right, he sand
I've made inquiries, and got your pedigree down
oa ! You re a Nirginian, old family and all that
ana nave idea that Virginia furnishes the best
thoroug red fllies Now, I've had three seasons
"a "a New ork since l came into my money ana II
messed y ] ike the 400 brand. Too restless too
Eager, ZOO .nghly seasoned. too knowing. Tor me
want grl with loads of family behind her. poor
alg proud. who hasn't mad her chance at fllng,
ana |fa I a big dash here with my money IN a
TIdy 70 make the regulars sit up and take notice
an Al oIher words, ] haven't got family and position
ut Iut We go, the money 10 buy il, and / choose 10
Duy II where lis Oldest jamestown stock and all
'Aal hll YOU ind me the girl
r Just nnd her asked Meade Or shall play
Jonn Alden too
-, John Alden' Oh YOU mean the Miles StandlSh
s" lo" No, Ill do my proposing all night;
An forget that. But tins is my idea. You come
Iy.h 10 my yacht in the North River tomorrow at
~ clock and We II make plans on the run
IoNh 10 Palm Beach Well look the ground over
Iie ana by that time YOU II have fXed on glrl
= tAo and We II make for your home diggings. II
~ Akeiy here u be any but regulars the beach
any crowd on your yacht asked Meade.
-, nam grlnned broadly. His yachting parties
~ famous " 70 I've cut II all dead m go
t - settle down on the level and be the domestic
ib--.i,-ai b-.ia nov I've had my fling But say You
m IA ssked whore You come in when tnd the
d.: al want IS your guaranty and the intro
I'LL taC1oil' blt ~ be good thing. How would I'VE
,,;itaila dollars cash and my eternal friendship
IN Meade flushed and said shortly. You overrate
a., o., possible service ] may render. Anyone could
siu {"u The introduction, YOU know. As il IS
'ii .II 10 your debtor for the outing "
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