Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-28

II Nj been through the lowering
/ FSTIUr( orchard Of girlhood hand in
NEI--alD hand with Kari. aud she
/ awoke with sense OF regret that the
| realities Of everyday life should take
| the place OF such joyous vision She
felt strangely elated during the day
and eagerly waited for the hour when
/ Herman was 10 call for her and take
/ her 10 Karrs studio.
Il wonder what II viii be like
thereF she asked herself a dozen
times. Il think I have always been
Jealous OF that studio and IT'S posslbli-
ties. and / have always wanted 10 go
there-but I did not dare"
Then she chided herself for the
thought she had not uttered.
why, I'm n gooset What am con-
I Tossing here 90 myself? That am I'm
love with Karl3 What silly nonsenset
/ Come. Olga, YOU are getting romantic"
Herman came after luncheon. and
/ they drove together 10 the studio
I building. Old Heinrich admitted them.
+ his eyes growing big and round at the
imposing spleudor of Herman's great
coat and the bewildering beauty OF the
grand lady.
Karl, in his artists velvet Jacket.
hurried forward 20 greet them.
welcome 20 my Workshop he
cried
How do you dof" Olga said. barely
giving him her hand and turning at
once 20 let her eyes rove curiously
around the walls OF the room.
How do you do. KarlT" Herman
said You see we are prompt. And
now l am curious to see your place"
Karl watched Olga as she surveyed
the room. He felt piqued az her seem
ing lack OF interest in him.
so this is your wonderful studio"
she said absently.
1t is much like a junkshop." Karl
said deprecatingly.
1T is very interesting" Olga said
Whose picture is that?" she asked.
pointing to painting OF a half nude
figure on the wall.
That? oh. that Is a model who has
posed for me-"
"Oh. yes; ! recognize IL. We met the
girl on the stairs. Herman"
'Oh. yes; that is she"
Herman busted himself looking at
the picture. chuckling over those that
caught his unpOetic fancy and nudg-
ing Karl in the ribs at some Of them.
i must come again and inspect
them more ar my leisure" he said.
This afternoon have 10 go away"
Il am sorry you are not 10 remain. +"
Karl said politely.
"Oh. l suppose we might put OF the
sitting ia view OF the fact that the
picture might have been painted any
time these last six years." Herman
said. But Olga has been nervous
about the ball We are going to tonight.
ana ! thought IL best to bring her to-
day 10 distract her. You know this Is
really house warming tonight"
And we were obliged to invite so
many people," Olga said. stin looking
at the cures.
Il haze these social affairs" Her
man ratified on. but l suppose in our
position they are inevitable. What
time shall I return for OlgaY'
1T grows dark quickly" Karl said,
looking at his watch. In another hour
we shall not be able TO see. Suppose
you return about O'Clock"
Very we'll And now / must be go
ing. You are coming to the ball to-
night Karl? You know you really are
the guest OF honor Isn't ne. OlgaT"
Eyes. indeed Karl is TO fall In love
with his future wife tonight"
Karl looked at her, but she spoke
with perfect self possession and light
ly.
II shall do my best" be said. and
he tried to speak with enthusiasm.
"Ah, you are not half grateful
enough for this treasure, Karl. You
should be happy" Olga said.
"Of course he should. and he will"
Herman interposed. moving toward the
door I'VE will all be happy. you and
Elsa and Kari and I-eyerybody. l
hope"
Olga went nearer to Kari and spoke