Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-20

lar said
We'll. Karl how are you getting
sIong with Elssy' Herman asked tax
Ing tie hog by the arm and walking OF
with him.
Olga watched them as they dlsap-
peared going into the ballroom. Karl
evidently reluctant to be taken away.
Then she turned 10 Mll.ar.
What did you tel him about my
eloak;r
About the cloak: Nothing"
"iou did 10, tell him
What"
He stared at me as If he thought
thought hsc on only this cloak"
That is exactly what / told him"
Nillar assured her.
oh. how could you:"
low. don't lie shocked" Mi!lar said
cynlca!ly You knew t. TIE moment
you entered the room yon rea. lz-d that
| had told him. and. what is more. you
liked IT,"
How dare you Olga gasped. If
had understood
If you had understood. would you
have taken Of the cloak
Yes"
We'll. now you understand. why do
you not take IL or
Olga raised her head and looked
straight into Millar's eyes. She said
not a word. but drew her cloak more
closely about her with a movement
that sent thrill OF suspicion and sur.
prise through him.
"Madaue, you didn't really" be
cried in amazement.
DO you think | am a childi" she
asked. DO you Imagine that did
not understand your suggestion from
the very first; You wanted me 10 fool
Karl. Perhaps have fooled you.
How do you know | am not nude Ue-
meath this cloak"
Madame" Mlllar cried 10 wide eyed
amazement
Now let US see II you will take a
chance" Olga said. Give me your
arm, my dear doctor. and we will walk
together through the ballroom"
Millar was al loss for moment.
| His imperturbable calm was broken.
/ Olga had matched her wOman's In
! tuition against his cunning and had
| won. But his bewilderment gave way
! to undsguised admiration, and, bow
! ing as calamity as youthful sweet,
! heart. he gave her his arm
As they were about 10 leave, how.
ever, Karl suddenly barred their way,
/ coming hurriedly In from the ballroom.
| Are you coming IN with Us. Karl
! Olga asked as they naused.
NO" Kari alaost shouted. and you
/ are not going. You stay here
What do You mean
Il mean what said. You stay here
! And you, too" he added 10 Millar.
He turned and closed the ballroom
door Then he faced them again.
We will settle this thing right here.
/ Take of that cloak"
Il will not"
"By heavens. III tear It OF" he
cried furiously, rushing at her.
! Olga stood uumoyed Millar caught
Kari by the arm and stopped him.
Why did you stop him." Olga asked,
smiling.
She was perfectly self possessed now
and in command Of the situation. Mil
lar was frankly afraid that she had
taken his meaning literally, Kar! was
mad with rage and Jealousy. Olga was
unruftied.
Madame, was afraid" Millar said.
You will take 1t on" Karl cried,
still held back by Millar. III you dc
not, I'll md your husband, and he shall
have the pleasure
Olga turned to him sweetly.
Kari, will you help me OF with my
cloak she asked.
Karl almost lsaped toward her. But
when his hands nearly touched bel
cloak be drew back. afraid. Slowly
he backed away from her, while she
smiled.
DIR. Millar. will you help me remove
nv cloak?" she asked sweetly.
Mllar pu, out his hands as II TO d.
So but quickly folded them over hi:
breast bowed very low and smiled
cynically, shaking his head.
Olga looked first at one and then tn,
other with her tantaiizipg smile. Thu
three might have been carved Of ston'
80 still we're they when Herman en-
tered.
Hello, Kari! l lost you when
: went TO find Elsa" he said. VIVA
are You talking aboutf'
] Il think we have been discussin
cloaks," Millar said.
"Oh, see Olga Is wearing one. Ism
1t rather warm for that, dear"
: Yes. 1t ID. But felt chilly awhil
ago." Olga answered "Wn! you bel
me OF with 1t, Hermann
Herman stepped to her side ~ SD
!. loosened the clasps and lifted the beat
tIful fur lined garment from her shou
t ders. She stood before them again
the beauty Of her shipmering evenin
y gown, her white arms and shoulder
cleaning, her lips parted in dazzIin
gmlls.
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