Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-10

III been through the Towering
HQ3IJ0 orchard Of girlhood hand in
VkH2dD hand vita Karl, and she
awoke with a 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 to call for her and take
her to Karrs studio.
II wonder what 1t will be like
there?' she asked herself a dozen
times. II think I have always been
jealous Of that studio and Its possibili-
ties, and have always wanted to 60
there-but ! did not dare"
Then she chided herself for the
thought she had not uttered.
"Why, I'm a goose! What am l con-
Tossing here to myself? That | am in
love with Karl? What silly nonsensel
Come, Olga. you are getting romantic"
Herman came after luncheon, and
they drove together to the studio
building Old Heinrich admitted them,
his eyes growing big and round at the
imposing splendor Of Herman's great
coat and the b~ewildering beauty of the
grand lady.
Karl, In his artists velvet jacket,
hurried forward to greet them.
welcome to my Workshop" he
cried.
"How do you dor Olga said, barely,
giving him her hand and turning at
once to let her eyes rove curiously
around the walls Of the room.
How do you do, Karl?" Herman
said. You see we are prompt And
now | am curious to see your place."
Karl watched Olga as she surveyed
the room. He felt piqued at her SEEM
ing lack Of interest In him.
$50 this is your wonderful studio"
she said absentIy.
at is much like a junkshop," Karl
said deprecatingly.
ut is very interesting" olga said.
"Whose picture is that?' she asked,
pointing to a painting of a half nude
figure on the wall.
'"That? Oh, that Is a model who has
posed for me-"
"Oh. yes: ] recognize it. We met the
girl on the stairs. Herman"
ooh, 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.
II must come again and inspect
them more at my LEISURE" he said.
"This afternoon have to go away"
II am sorry you are not to remain"
Karl said politely.
"Oh, | suppose we might put or the
sitting in 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 W. are going to tonight,
and ! thought it best to bring her to-
day to distract her. You know this Is
really a house warming tonight"
"And we were obliged to invite so
many people," Olga said. still looking
at the pictures.
1T hate these social AFFAIRS" Her
man ratified On. but I suppose In our
position they are inevitable. What
time shall | return for OlgaT"
1T grows dark quickly" Karl said.
looking at his watch. I'm another hour
W shall not be able to see. Suppose
!vp return about 4 o'clock"
't,,ry we'll. And now | must be 60
Ing on are coming to the ball to-
night, + -? You know you really are
! the guesl - "onor. Isn't he. Olgar
Eyes, indeed Karl is to fall In love
with his future VIE tonight"
Karl looked al her. but she spoke
with perfect self possession and light
ly.
II shall do my best he said, and
he tried to speak with enthusiasm.
"Ah. you are not han grateful
enough for this treasure. Kari. You
should be happy" Olga said.
"Of course he should, and he will"
Herman i~nterposed. moving toward the
door. "We will all be happy. you and
Elsa and Karl and I-~everybody. l
hope"
Olga went nearer to Kari and spoke
seriously.
"She is a very charming girl. Karl"
IF you say one word more about that
girl, I shall fall In love with her immc-
diateiy, which would be ahead Of my
matrimonial schedule" Karl replied
jestingly. "You know | am not Obliged
to fall In love until tonight"
swell. we'll, I must be or" Herman
said as he went up to kiss Olga. Good
by, dear. shall call for you at 4
o'clock"
Almost against bis will. Karl asked
a question which he had never before
In all his life thought Of.
aren't you afraid to leave your
wife alone?"
alone"
"With me, | mean"
Herman looked at him and Their
spoke jestingly, but with an effort Il
am hurrying away because | am afraid
I shall change my mind and take Olga
with me-" he said
"You are 0 j~ealousY' Olga asked.