The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-08-28

fairly fascinating. Often after that he
came to the studio, and always his
heart sank within him as he realized
how absorbed and determined was thf.
lovable, young-old woman. She re
minded him Of a family friend who
would sit enraptured at grand opers
or concert and yet who could eve
strike a single true note or carry a
tune and who wept because singing
her babies to sleep was a Door de
MED.
Remington dropped In to see Wilhel
nina oftenest when - was sure OF
finding her alone. He avoided her din.
ners and teas and chatting dish sup
pers. He found wNhelmina's society
a real inspiration in his work, for
Remington had a mission. He wished
to transplant to the suburbs of New
York the love of old English architec-
ture which he had absorbed during his
year in the English provinces. And
Wllhelmina not only appreciated Eng
fish architecture, but she seemed in.
stfnctively to grasp its fundamental
principles.
Remington had not dared to tell he,
how much he had depended upon he,
working out his plans for the cottage
contest In the ladies' round the year
guest" That was why, with triumph
tightening his heels and Frightening
his eyes, he rushed into her studio one
stormy March day, the letter of su.
preme Importance held aloft. And
Wilhelmina sprang up abruptly from
the mass of pillows on her diyan and
tried bravely but Intellectually to hide
her tears.
Remington stopped, joy freezing ON
his lips at sight Of her obvious grief.
"Wilhelmina, what has happeneda
Tell me Mt once"
Daniels sent me home-told me to
pack up my brushes and go away.
His class was lot for such as l."
The wretched truth was out. Dan
iels, whose special course at the acade.
my was for the chosen few, the few
With money to pay, had turned her out
money or no money. Like many q
genius, he declined to teach those who
gave no promise.
And Remington realized bitterly that
the blow had been doubly hard because
OF the false hopes raised in this wo.
mans heart by those who had toasted
at her board.
Like a fash from the skies came his
inspiration.
Il am sorry IL you are disappointed.
dear girl" he said, drawing her gently
down on the divan and gripping her
hand firmly In his, ''but It gives me the
courage to tell you what I wanted to
say for a long time. VIII you drop
still life and the figure. oils and studio
Mfe-and dig hard into architecture
and interior decoration? That's your
gift I've known 1t ever since the nrDt
night 1 stepped into thfs room edr
studied your hanglngs. And she Wis
helps to build a home is as great az che
who paints pictures for fits walls. WIN
you7"
do o think l could really1"
Hs words had been balm to her
aching ears. She raised those wonder.
ful gray eyes to his brown ones. and
her lips curved into a smile pathetic
ally brave and womanly. And again
Remington did the thing he had not
anticipated. He bent over deliberately
n kissed the lovely lips.
Il want to be your teacher he said
gently. mot for a few weeks OF
months, but always. Why, you know
we've done those cottage drawings to-
gether and won! Here's the letter.
Well build one of these very houses
on the site l was showing you last
week. In the attic We'll have our
studio. Think Of the houses we can
plan there, with the whole of New
York harbor to inspire us! And some
day when Daniels wants us to desim
a house for him we'll laugh and turn
him down."
Donald Remington" she said. stern
ly suppressing the dancing light in her
eyes do you call this a proposal az
partnership or matrimony?"
Look me in the eye and ask that
question again." he said.
Her glance fell before his.
II am thirty-four tomorrow" she
murmured family.
You are the loveliest woman in the
world and the only one for me. I
knew that the first time saw you.
Besides, am Of age myself. Will you
marry me tomorrow"
Il will not!' gasped the astonished
Wilhelmina.
why not?" argued Remington.
Because I give a dinner tomorrow
night to a crowd-and there is no time
to call it off. 1t was to celebrate the
coming of Daniels"
Just for an instant the shadow of re-
greet fell upon her lovely face, and
Remington. seeing it. took her in his
arms.
Bless the old bear! If he'd pro
nounced YOU a genius where would Z
have been?'
His Position.
what is your name?" asked the jus.
tice.
"Leggitt Fergrubb, your honor" an