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

60 paint her portrait. but he did not
dare 20 ask. Olga never spoke OF g.
and Il was not until Herman himself
brought up the subject that Il was ever
discussed.
one evening nj Herman's house
when Karl had been making some
sketches. Herman said:
"Karl. why have you never painted
n portrait or Olga? She is more beau
tiful than any or your models or your
patrons"
Olga was startled and glanced quick
ly az Karl The young artist could
not keep the blood from rushing 20
his checks. but he replied carelessly:
"Olga would do my poor art great
honor never knew that either OF
you thought SO well OF my skill"
Come come" Herman cried. Il
want a portrait OF olga. and you shall
paint &C. Let us discuss Il. What sort
OF pose would you suggest. OlgaT"
Really, I would have 90 think about
it Herman" Olga answered. This
is rather sudden. and one can't make
up ones mind about portrait so
quickly"
"Nhy not? Now. think hair
length portrait ir evening dress. with
a shawl thrown over your shoulders.
would Dee very attractive"
Herman had grown quite stout and
| wore neatly trimmed beard He was
generous. good uaturcd aud kindly.
and Karl was very fond OF him as well
Us grateful 90 him aud his family for
The opportunities they had given him.
Tie did not wish Go oppose This whim
of his friend. and he left the discus
sion Go Olga
Il should prefer FUN length in a
street costume" she said.
"Not at am" Herman asserted 'The
/ picture VIII be painted Indoors and
! hung Indoors. and YOU wear indoor
clothes. Now that is settled Karl.
when shall we begin this portraltY'
u can be- ready at any time" Karl
said. Come when YOU will / am
/ quite at your disposal"
Then let us have a sitting tomor-
row. What do you say? ] VIII take
/ olga 10 your studio. which we shall be
/ very glad 20 inspect and leave her
there ! shall be very busy In the aft
eruoon. but can call for her when the
sitting is over"
"Delightedr' Kari cried. win enthu-
siasm. olga. you will make a SPLEEN
did model and 7 shall be happy to
paint you"
very we'll am In your hands. 4"
Olga said. we VIII have a sitting To-
morrow. and In the evening you VIII
come 20 my reception. You will meet
Elsa there"
Elsa was a young heiress selected by
Olga as the prospective bride OF Karl.
Olga had brought them together and
IN every way fostered their growing
fOndness for each other.
You are determined 10 marry me OF
10 Elsa. see" Kari said. laughing.
Its high time. my dear Karl. that
you took wife and settled down"
Olga said. with maternal emphasis.
Il don't like this studio life for a
young man or your impulsive temper
ament."
well. Pm a willing victim" said
Karl. laughing "The moment you
married people settle down to your
own bondage you begin to try 10 put
others In the same plight"
Nonsense. We want you 20 be hap
! py. just as we are, don't we. Her
MANI"
Hoffman, looked indulgenty st his
wife and Karl
ELSA Will be a good match for you. "
he said And tomorrow evening
should be your opportunity. ny boy
Karl felt himself strangely disturb
ed at the thought OF Olga's coming
visit He roamed the rooms OF his
studio when he got home. looking at
the miscellaneous assortment OF pic
lures, arms. rugs and bric-a-brac. A
few sketches in charcoal and oils be
thrust incontinently out OF sight. They
were not for Olga to see. He did not
awaken old Heinrich. his servant. bui
lie busted himself rearranging the fur.
niture and even hunted up dustcr and
busted some vases and porcelains. lie
laughed at himself then and threw
aside the brush.
81 suppose ! could leave this to Helm.
rich" be said. This will be Olga 5
first visit And now | believe that
I've wanted her TO come here all the
tme-for six years. But IL is just as
well"
After Kari left them Olga and Hon.
mann discussed the portrait
II don't suppose It will matter. my
leaving you at the studio tomorrow
afternoon" Hoffman, said. II have
some important business to look after.
You see. Olga, l trust you"
'Of course you do, you old gooseg'
Olga said. laughing and pinchIng his
ear. Now, good night I'm going to
bed"
When she was alone her husbands
words REQUIRED to her.
He trusts mer' she unused "Of
course be does But why should he
tell NE about II tonight7 Why isn't II