The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-29

O1 thirty, is Walking ABOUT III al AIM
less way, engaged in the bewildering
occupation of trying to forget. On
the previous evening he had made a
proposal Of marriage to Dorothy
Wargrave. and had been politely re-
jected.
AS he turns from one of the pic
lures, he finds himself face to face
with, Dorothy and her aunt, Mrs Ar
buthnot. He is about 10 pass them
with an elaborate bow, when Mrs.
Arbuthnot, who knows nothing Of his
rejection, stops him.
Mrs Arbuthnot: o Mr.. Markham,
I'm so glad we met you There's Mrs.
Waring in the next room, and l do
so want moments chat with her
Would you mind taking Dorothy
round while I'm gone? Thanks, so
much. (Bustles away, beaming with
smiles.)
Gerald Cater contemplating his
boots for some seconds: Very de-
pressing weather for this time OF the
year, Miss sWargrave?
Dorothy: Do you think so? Why,
the sun was shining as we came in.
Gerald: Was it, indeed? I didn't
notice it. You must be sorry sou
came in, now.
Dorothy: o not at all. l enjoy
pictures. Will you show me some Of
the best?
Gerald: Certainly, if you wish it.
This las they stop before a large
canvass is quite a masterpiece. It's
a beautiful allegory of Death break
ing the chains of tired souls weary of
the world. I think it's the most sat-
isfying picture have ever
Dorothy: It's rather depressing,
isn't it?
Gerald: Do vou find it SO? OIam
sorry.
Dorothy: Here's charming thing.
1t seems all sunshine and brightness.
Do you know what it is? Number
10.
Gerald (reierring to the cata-
loguel: Yes, 1 thought so. It's a
maypole dance Of the fifteenth cen
tury. If you look at it you will see
that the coloring is very convention
al. The laughter Of the dancers
seem to lack reality. One would say
that their merriment is forced and
hollow. Now here is really fine
piece of work, The. Death Of Ophez
lia.''
I Dorothy: O, ana I suppose that's
Hamlet bending over Lero
Gerald: Yes. You will notice what
a beautifully peaceful expression the
artist has given her, rs if death had
brought her happiness at last. The
suggestion CT tears upon Hamlet 5
eyelashes IS quite mastery; and the
grief of that woman in the back
ground with her face buried in her
hands. You can almost see her frame
shaking with the sobs tiat-
7 Dorothy: This looks nice: Number
25 I:like the gill's face awfuily.
Gerald {referring 10 catalogle):
o yes. They simply call. it Be
trothed' here. It's rather SNOWY and
not very effective. Now the next pic
ture, The Dy!ng--'
Dorothy: Q, Go let me look at this
one little longer, please. They look
so happy together.
Gerald: O. if it gives you any
pleasure, I shall 0a only 100 delight
ed, I'm sure.
Dorothy: If YOU really think the
picture is poor one, III pass it by.
Gerald: Not on my account, please.
/ am sorry if seemed to be forcing
an unweicome opinion upon You.
Dorothy: O, hope I've done moth
ing to suggest that your opinion is
unwelcome, Nh Markham. am
sure there is great deal in what you
say, only
Gerald: Perhaps I am little
prejudiced this morning. After all
the contemplating Of other peoples
happiness, when one is
Dorothy: Then you admit that
they look happy? That's all
claimed for the picture.
Gerald (softening his voice lit
tle): Yes, they look very happy
They have reason to be. They are
betrothed.
Dorothy (speaking hurriedly)
What's this one, number 81? 1t il ar
impressionist picture, l should think
Gerald (referring to catalogue)
o yes. It's called the Garden Of
Death Some girl, crossed in love
filled her room full Of flowers, anc
then laid down and died from tht
poisoned atmosphere. Rather dis
NAL sort of subject, isn't it?
Dorothy (shuddering): Horrid
Let's get away from it. (Takes nj!
arm with an apparently unconsciou:
moYement.)