Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12

said:
You win find a small red leather
case In my oyercoat pocket Bring II
here"
The servant went out and he con-
tinued 10 Elsa:
Il know the reason OF this marriage.
but you-you don't know the reason.
or
cor whatT'
"Or you don't want to know; hence
you are about to consent"
Consent 20 whatT Elsa cried
Don't beat around the bush. That Is
what am trying 10 avoid. / am about
70 consent TO become the wife Of a
man who loves another woman. and.
what is more. ] intend to 20 on my
honeymoon with a man who has an
other woman in his heart who leaves
with this other woman everything he
should bring 10 his wife-love. sympa-
tiny. enthusiasm. everything You see.
you did not know me"
Slillar was unmoved by her vehe-
ment declaration. As the servant re-
entered their room an handed him a
small red leather case he said:
Il did not think this subject could
excite you 30 s-ch a degreS
Il don't want any one laughing at
me-" Elsa protested. Il want hem an
20 understand that ] know quite wei
the way am going and that go that
way proudly. fully conscious OF II:
that I know everything, and yet
consent 20 Doe his wife"
"Why?" Mlllar asked. openfnr hts
little satcbel.
"Because-because-I-I love him"
the girl answered and began 10 sob.
Mtiar smiled wickedly as ne took
from the case a dainty lace handker-
chief and held IL toward Elsa.
Pardon me; 1 always carry this with
me-" he said 1T is my weeping bag
In Il is everything a woman needs for
weeping"
Elsa sobbed and dabbed at her eyes
with the handkerchief. not noticing
that the man was amused
II love him." she declared.
and take this also" MiUar said
handing her a little mirror. then n
powder pun and q tiny stick OF rouge
LISA could not help smiling through
her tears at the absurdity Of Il as she
dabbed and busted her tear stained
face, looking at herself In the little
mirror, until all traces of her weeping
were removed
$50 this is the far famed Saucy
Elsa Milar said as he watched her.
NO. # isn't" she said rebelIiouslv.
When ] came here tonight ] was a
young saucy girl Now / am nerv-
Gus old woman. What shall I do7"
Whatever you do YOU must not be
discouraged. You must fCht-attack
Use enemy But first OF all YOU must
be pretty"
/ snail try" Elsa said dolcfully.
You must show that woman your
teeth. or course 10 is hard for a young
girl 10 fight a woman" Mlnar went on.
You don't POSSESS so many weapons
as married woman who knows love
already-whO-may say something
improperI"
Please do" she said. her sauciness
returning. as she held her hands before
her eyes and looked at him through her
fingers.
a woman who knows all about love
that YOU have yet 10 learn"
Il understand" she said.
"but don't mind that Listen. There
is not much sentiment I'm me. but am
man, ana ! tell you. little girl. You
Possess the weapon that will deal the
deathblow 90 the most attractive. the
most experienced woman in the world.
That weapon Is purity"
should ] listen TO all thlsYr Elsa
asked.
You should not" Milar replied
promptly. but listen Just the same. Ii
may help you. And now go dance with
kari You must conquer. But don't
try 20 be a woman. BE girl Don't
try 20 be saucy."
don't care 10 be saucy, but IL Is so
original" Elsa said contritelv.
Don't try 70 be original" Afillar said
earnestly. BE yourself. Be modest
BE ashamed OF your pure white shout
ders. Look at Karl as If you feared he
Is trying to steal you away from girl
hood land and show you the way to
woman's land. And If any one ever
Uares TO call you saucy again tell him
you once met a gentleman whom you
wanted 10 give piece OF your mind
and that you left him with a piece Of
his mind. feeling very small indeed
yourself and making him feel as II he
were the biggest rascal IN the world"
Elsa turned and went toward the
other room, meeting Karl at the door
as Millar withdrew behind curtain OF
palms.