Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-19

u what he might say. cried
lightly:
Now, have devoted too much time
TO YOU two. My guests are departing
l must 20. Come Herman"
Herman took his wife's arm and
together they returned TO the ballroom.
Karl watched them disappear and
turned on Millar as IL to attack him.
There was such menace I'm his manner.
the frenzied appearance OF his face.
that Millar put his hand behind him
quickly and half drew his revolver.
Before either spoke, however. Elsa
entered from the ballroom. She was
In her cloak. ready TO leave, and said.
holding out her hand to Karl:
Il wanted TO say goodby"
Her voice seemed 10 awaken Karl
as from bad dream. He took her
hand eagerly. stepped forward i'm
pulsively. as IL he would take her I'm
his arms and kiss her. but Miuar Inter
posed himself between them. and a
servant entered at the same moment
Checked In his advance. Karl said.
Il shall take you 20 your carriage"
Tho servant announced that Elsa's
aunt awaited her. She took Karrs
arm, and Millar directed the servant
10 follow them
The sidewalk is very slippery" he
said. Take Miss Elsa's other arm"
He was determined not 20 give the
beautiful girl a chance alone with
Karl In the young artists present ex-
cited state almost anything might oc-
cur e. wreck his plans
As the two went out. followed by the
servant. Olga came in excitedly. She
looked around 10 see that MilIar was
alone and said:
Your plan worked splendidly."
What are you going 10 do now?'
asked Millar anxiously as Olga sat at
a table and took out writing materi-
ais.
Il am going 70 write to him." she an
swered. addressing an envelope.
"But what will you sayg"
al shall tell him." Olga said YEARLY.
with her hands clasped 10 her fore
head. never 70 speak 10 me again.
never want to see him. He must leave
town Immediately. To think he be-
lieved me capable Of
'Of whatY'
"Ah. 1t Is all over" Olga cried. ig-
noring him. Il never want 10 see him
again because
Because you love himY'
"Oh. no. After what has happened I
hate him"
Il am very sorry. madame" Millar
said contritely.
"You need not be-" Olga assured
him. Il am glad il happened. With all
your cynicism you are clever. and you
have done me great service. When l
know that this letter is in his hands
again | shall be perfectly happy" she
went on. dipping her pen in the ink
well.
you say / have helped you. Let me
render you one more service" Mnlar
urged.
What can that beY" Olga asked.
Il have begun this. Let me finish
II. Let me dictate this letter. You are
excited. You cannot think OF things to
say. 1t must be firm. strong"
Eyes, firm, strong" Olga acquiesced.
Undoubtedly" Millar went on. let
me tell you what 10 say"
YEARLY Olga yielded 20 his spell.
She seemed under hypnotic influence as
she replied:
"Very well; shall write whatever
you tell me to say"
Millar stood behind her chair, hover
ing over her like an evil spirit. His
singular. expressive hands twitched.
Good l shall try TO express your
thoughts" he said; cold. formal"
Eyes. IL must be So" Olga said.
at is finished foreverY'
Forever"
Then write" ne ordered.
She settled herself to her task.
Leaning over her, Mlllar suggested a
sinister hypnotist bending a helpless
victim to his will. He dictated while
Olga wrote:
II have found out what dreaded to
iearn-that you love me. Your be-