The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-05-07
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What the Artist Saw


Caerlyon was a painter Of romantil
pictures-twelve-foot square historical
canFases. which the critics say vii
some day be worth a fortune apiece
when the Pierpont Morgans OF the fu
ture struggle 10 possess them In the
international auction rooms, and Caerl-
Jon. their creator. is In his grave, rest.
ing from his herculean labors- Carei-
yon was big. like his works; a tall.
gaunt, bony man. with long thin hands.
long thin arms. and long thin face,
pallid. but strong Moreover. CareIyon
was eonsumptive; but his wasted frame
was full Of fire; the inward fame which
burns In-and eventually consumes
the artist
CaerIy0n's wife. Lila, was utterly
unlike her husbands deeply loved
wives 50 often are-and when be mar
ried her, his friends prophesled trouble
For LILA Saerlyon was a wayward slip
OF humanity. and It seemed as though
clumsy old Caeriyon made a mistake,
for once In his life By choosing such a
handful It might have been surmIsed,
when Caerlyon was painting his won
derful picture, Mary Queen OF Scots at
HOlyrood. that he and his wife had at
last discovered that they had acted IN
wisely In their marriage. Caerlyon, 1t
is true, was imperturbable But Lila
was In fractions temper.
You never paint me, she pouted, as
she watched him at his canvas. aWhy
shouldn't sit as a models You haven't
got face yet for Mary Queen Of Sets
Why not use me as a model for herr
AT present. ny dear he responded. |
slowly. as he mixed some fresh eolors |
on his palette. @at present, my dear, you |
are not beautiful enough to be my
model for Mary Queen Of Scots. will 1
not Paint you TIL you are beautiful
At present you are-onIy pretty"
He laid down his palette. smiled, and
took her hand Dear, dear GIRL be
said. don't look so offended You
know what a rough brute am have
a dreadful habit Of always telling the
truth Beauty and art and truth are
the same to me different words, but
with the same meaning can't tell
Dice hbs about my work Forgive me.
sweet Some day. I know, you will be
beautiful. with the beauty am speak
Ing Of; but not just yet Now you are
pretty, as flower Is pretty. When you
get to something which you
haven't learnt yet-then you'll be beau
tiful- And then I shall paint you I'm
waiting for that day and longing for II:
put won't spoil it by pretending it has !
come already Do you understand. I
LilIa?v
III I'm not good enough to be your
model" Lila was beginning, when the
ioor Of the studio was thrown open By ,
he housekeeper. who announced, Capt
Lila frightened irasaeaiateIy. ITS I
cousin Stanley How lucky. I do 80
want to be cheered up
Precisely what I've come for" d
Irawied Wiltshire, sfvancing into the 0
Dom, his immaculate Xix hat and
ane In one hand, and his other held s
ut In greeting. Afternoon, Caerlyou. z
iow's the picture getting ont 1t looks 4
TURNING Why hasn't Mary Queen Of a
cots got faceT a
I'm waiting to find a suitable mod, a
J." said CaerIyon. shade coldIy. He b
I'd not care for Lilla's soldier cousin.
Ibo seemed 50 frequently to find an ex- :.
use to call and take her out for walks. n
sit down. won't your I
mo. thanks Can't watt Can't q,
Wiltshire remained standing. and twirI-
. his mustaehe cheerily. @T've got a n
,uple Of stalls for the matinee. WIN !.
ou come, Lilia7 There's not much time :,
}. spare" n,
Lovely" Lila ciapped her hands.
m be ready in two minutes.s q,
ITS going to rain, Lila" objected
aerlyon. ie
Pooh. who minds spot or two Of
Inf" she reforted w