Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-06


whose viii he had determined 70 sub
ordinate to bis own he watched as
cit watches its prey the meeting he
tween karl and Elsa after he with
drew Quietly into the sheltering recess
behind the palms.
Kari had l.een searching for her and
.topped. barring her way into the ball
room.
$50 here yoy are nj last. Miss Elsa"
he exclaimed.
yes" Elsa replied. dropping her
eyes demurely.
why are you no; In the ballrOomr
Il wanted To Ice alone. II any one
really wanted me he could md me.
Her detection surprised Karl.
you seem sad Are you worriedT
mo"
"Then what has happenedr Karl
asked.
He walked toward her. and as be
did So Milar emerged from his place
OF concealment. Karl looked al him.
"Ah. now | understand" he said.
"Surely you do not mean TO suspect
! that am the cause OF Miss Elsa's IN
happiness" he said bIandiy.
Karl ignored him and turned 10 Elsa.
looking al her in frank admiration.
you are very pretty tonight. he
said. going close TO her. ''lt Is because
you are yourself-a sweet. pure. natu'
raj girl like you better this way.
| Elsa. could take you IN my arms
and hug you"
"Oh. Karl" Elsa exclaimed. blushing
and hiding her face.
Millar's cynical smile overspread his
face. and he turned away. well salts
fled with the progress lie WAS making.
Excuse me-" he murmured. Il must
say good evening To our hostess" And
he stole quietly out.
The two young people did not notice
him. They sat down very close 10 each
other. Karl leaning forward and look
ing Into the big blue eyes OF the girl.
Elsa gave II glance at the disappear.
Ing figure OF Mlllar.
Il am awfully glad 10 be alone with
you, Elsa" Karl said. "You are the
=
atmosphere. Don't you feel warm
Yes, as II some hot breeze were
blowing through this room. II stiles
me-"
you never spoke ike that before"
Karl said.
His back was toward the ballroom
door. and he did not see Millar usher
Olga into the room The man had
brought Olga that she might witness
the fultillmeut OF her plan and that he
might triumph In her jealousy and
further thwart them. Elsa saw them
come in and seat themselves across the
room.
There is Olga" she said. and she
too. Is jealous Don't you want to
speak TO herr
Il have seen her" Karl replied with
out turning around Il would rather
talk with you. It's far more interest
ing"
They are talking about US" Elsa
said waruingly as she saw Olga and
Millar look toward them.
"Oh. what OF IT," Karl exclaimed
impatiently let US be glad We are
together. ! am just beginning TO know
you. Elsa"
"Why do you look around them"
Elsa said
Am | looking aroundf" Karl asked.
II wasn't aware OF IT,"
But even MS he spoke he could not
help furtively glsnclng around TO see
what Millar and Olga were doing He
remembered the mans declaration in
the studio that afternoon and he dis
trusted and feared him. He WAS be
ginning TO hate him.
BY sheer effort OF will he forced
himself to turn TO Elsa He resolved
that he would talk 10 her; that he
would make love to her; that he would
marry her and Danish from his heart
those hateful emotions which Millar
had aroused He leaned forward and
spoke OF love to the, girl In low tones.
while Elsa, with color coming and 60
ing In her face, listened and watched
the woman she knew for her rival
Our first love usually Is our las,
love-our last love always Is the first. -
Karl said.
II don't know" Elsa cried demurely
Il have never been In love. although
] was disappointed twice. she added
gayly.
Karl was beginning to find his task
difficult His attention wandered ia
Olga.
"Disappointments! Well. yes, who
has not been disappointed:
Elsa observed his growing inatten
ton. his efforts to concentrate bis
thoughts on their talk. his futile love
making. and she turned from him cold
ly. Meanwhile Millar and Olga were
having conversation In which Olga
was being torn on the rack Of her zeal
Gus emotions.
Millar had brought her into the ante
room to show her Karl making love te
Elsa. Every circumstance favored bis
design. Olga at FIRST was disposed t.
withdraw when she saw them.
Don't you think we should leave
the young people together?" she said.
"You are too considerats." Millar re-
piled cynically.
They seem to be growing fond Of
each other" Olga said jealousy.
ayes. Do you dislike itY'
mo"
shall we leave nowT'
mo rather enjoy watching my
seed bear fruit"
Olga tried to speak lightly and smile
Millar, watching her closely. saw bel
lips witch and II was with difficulty