Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-11-14

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Judge" Elsa said.
IAN excellent Judge. grant you"
MflIar said. laughing. sHe is the one
man who should have brought yo1
here You know only two men have
/ the right to open the door OF baci1e-
4 lor apartment to a young lady. They
are his valet and the clergyman. Yoru
may choose which Of the two you
would prefer"
Elsa turned on him with eyes that
flashed indignation.
II was once left alone with a man
who kissed me. and | insulted him."
she said
Il was once left alone with lady
who insulted me, and kissed her." the
cynical person replied.
You are horrfblev Elsa exclaimed.
MiIlar saw her distress and rang the
bell When Heinrich entered be said,
"Get little red leather pocketbook out
OF my oyercoat."
ooh, you need not fear. shall not
cry this morning." Elsa said
II am not apprehensive. but thought
you were laughing" MiIlar said.
When girls laugh fear they are GO
ing to cry. Why did You come hereg
Il want to have my portrait painted,
and ! shall come every day" Elsa re-
Piled
You mean you want to come every
day. and therefore you will have your
portrait painted said the cynic
You are an expert word tuggier,"
said Elsa
do you know titat another lady
comes here to have har portrait paint.
edY'
"Yes: that is why 1 am coming,
Elsa declared boldly. 81 want to see
whose portrait will be BETTER
.That is bold challenge, my little
girl You were not so brave yester-
day.
Yesterday I was undecided. Today
have made up my mind to fight. You
gave me good advice"
II have some more advice to give
You today. We did mot finish last
night"
"What is it?"
'It is this-do not fight. You were
not made to fight"
"Why not?" she demanded. with
spirit Am l not brave and cleverf"
"Yes. brave and clever" Millar re-
peated cynically. looking at her with
the smile that made her want to weep.
In spite of her resolve to fight she
was on the verge of tears. She sat at
table, shrinking from the sinister
figure before her. Millar inspired her
with nameless terror. and 1t was al
most against her will that she listened.
Let me tell you what you must do"
he said. sitting down in front of her.
do you know what you should dol"
81 don't like to have you sit In judy
ment on me this way she protested.
"You question me as IL you were
Judge"
mo. It Is not that. but you answer
as If you were a prisoner. Now. little
Elsa. stand up and listen. You know
that Karl is in love with Olga"
Yes. know It,. 1t rs the only thing
l do know"
'Then you should give Karl up"
IL can't give him up"
"You must learn
"How? From whom shalt l learn"
LET me see. I think have here the
very person." MiIlar said.
He walked over and opened the hall
door
Mimi, come In here and wait; 1t Is
warmer" he called.
To the amazement Of Elsa the shrink
ing little model came in. hesitating ON.
the Threshold She wore q red wooden
Jersey over her bodice that fitted hen
tightly and made her look very slight
and slivering .,'ss- looked with wide
open eyes at the beautiful girl and,
dropped courtey Us she sat In the
seat Mi1lar drew out for her. Elsa
nodded at her in silence. and Miilar.
after watching them a few seconds
with a smile Of amusement. walked
out OF the room, whistling softly.
Mimi was the first to break the silence,
squirming under Elsa's direct scrutiny.
Madame is waiting for the artistT'
"Yes." Elsa replied shortly.
$50 am H.. Mimi said, adding with
engaging frankness: "He went on a
spree last night When he does that
he always sleeps late"
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