Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-11

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IMl wreathed In smiles as he look
~4 ed after the two young girls.
NSea6 each of whom carried from
his hateful presence bruised heart.
With Mimi il was the fate OF child
Of the underworld something 10 when
she was ps,het;cally resigned. With
her thenp 0ss no struggle. She Knew
that when she ceased 10 charm she
must 90 her way and find another
man. a master rather than sweet
heart.
Elsa could not huve told herself what
fear made her ny from the studio after
Mimi. but she feared that she was also
doomed to give up the hope OF her
heart. II MAS her first cruel disap-
pointmsnt. but Mimi had made her see
that she was beaten. and. In spite OF
her earlier resolution 70 fight. he saw
that fighting would bring only nnhap-
piness. She hurried 10 her waiting
carriage and was driven home, where
she locked herself ia her room TO weep
alone.
And Millar, the sinister beiug. ever
at hand with his insidiously evil sug
gestions, chuckled as he watched them
90. He threw himself into II chair and
rang the bell for Heinrich. The old
servant entered rebelliousiy, but. train
ed to habits OF obedience. he could not
give expression 70 his feeling OF hatred
and distrust OF his masters strange
visitor. As for Millar he even seemed
! TO ind something amusing IN the old
mans obvious aversion.
Bring me tea and brandy" he or
dered peremptorils.
Yes. sir" -~
as your master npt"
! Eyes. sir"
Has any one seen him this morn
ing" i.e
NO. sir. Nine. Hormann's maid was
here three times"
What for?" Mlllar demanded
quickly.
she wished 10 know when Nine
Hoffman, might see NJ. Kari. told
her bad strict orders not to call him
before 3 O'clock
Mllar looked at his watch and ga "
That It was few minutes after
O'Clock.
"Humph. We shall have another Wis
it0r shortly" he muttered. Il think
begin 20 see the completion OF III,
work. II shall be this afternoon. &c
my tea" he added to Heinrich. "ant
serve It IN the studio
The old man went out. Aillar pacet
slowly up and down the floor. looking
ut his watch until he heard the door
hell ring
THE beautiful Olga" he said. step
ping softly from the reception room
into the studio aud leaving the wa,
clear for Olga.
She was admitted by Heinrich. Sh,
hurried into the room. looked Wild!
about her and sank into seat For ,
moment she could not speak.
1 All night and all day. since Millar',
shadow lowered about her falntin,
form In her own home. she had beer
torn by the emntiQns raised by the let
ter. 1t was Il confession she had neve
meant 10 make. She dreaded tn
thought Of Karl ever seeing 1t.
rs NJ Kari at homeT' she asked a
Heinrich waited respectfully.
Yes. madame"
"Ny maid told me be could not b.
seen until o'clock. 1t il now after J
May | see himT'
III you will wait u few minutes LONG
or, madame, | vii! tell him that yol
are here"
Heinrich started toward the studio.
lone moment" Olga called after hin
"Has any one seen NJ. Karl today?"
NO, madame
"Has he received no letter"
mo. madame
Thank God" she exclaimed fervenl
ly. Go. Heinrich. tell him am in
great hurry and must See him at once.
Il am afraid. madame. you will hav
to wait few minutes Tor n. Karl
DRESS" Heinrich said. shall | te
DR.. Miliar you are hereT'
who" Olga cried. springlng up
dread
"Dr. Millar. the gentleman who wa
here yesterday" Heinrich said.
is he with your MASTER" Olga erie
: n fright.
Yes, madame"
! 20 God am I too late? Tell m,
] did you see DR.. MIllar give letter
your masterT'
: He may have done so, madame.
I cannot remember
Olga walked nervousiy up and dow