Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-12
SECTION III-By ALFRED c. MEYER.

such as purely "local talent" afforded. Living in
the small town of Planta she was compelled to be
satisfied with guidance that she knew was incom
petent; and yet she thought that she had attained
to considerable proficiency in the rudments
When the family moved to the city all its ener
gies centered around David's legal educa
ton, and Florences ambitions were cheerfully sur
rendered. At last, however, David was able to
send her to the Art Institute when, to her dismay
she told that she must forget what she had
learned and must begin anew.
She was at first discouraged, but David cheered
her by saying You very brave helping me
in my fight Florence Are you going to be less
so in your own?'
cts different David, when another furnishes
the inspiration"
THE most reliable inspiration is not from
another. 1t is the knowledge of ones own ca
pacity for work." was his quick response. 81
know that cherished plans create an ideal" he
continued" and to have them Jared isn't much
fun; but now that there's real chance, suppose
you take advantage of it. This sounds like a SER
mon, sis, but you remember the pun they have on
us-that I'm your brother-in-aw, and law is seri-
and SOBER though lawyers have frequently
been neither"
Florence was not weak enough to be depressed
for long Within few days after this converse
ton she entered the classes of the Art Institute,
and before long she was conscious of the crudity
of her previous attempts. She worked energet-
icay and impressed several instructors with her
possibilities. One of them, a young man, told
David, who had secretly inquired about her pro-
gress, that she gave great promise of success.
Immediately the thought flashed through Da-
vids brain that here worthy inspiration
the inspiration of a woman who would require his
best efforts in order that she might realize her
own ideals. This was better than selfishly sound
ing ones own depth, and David resolved that
Florence should lack no advantage.
Mr.. McClintock's health improved rapidly and
when David called again at the McClintock resi-
dence it was upon Elizabeth. She fond Of
painting, but had no creative ability. She en-
joyed meeting artists and visiting their studios,
and her Judgment was highly valued in art circles
She had frequently, in the period of their ripen-
ing friendship told David of the little tributes
that were paid to her standards of criticism, and
he was eager that she should meet Florence and
help her with suggestion and advice. After the
usual protestations of incompetency to advise,
she agreed to accept the responsibility" as she
put it; accordingly David called for her the fol
lowing Saturday afternoon and together they
walked to his home, where of the rooms had
been converted into an atelier for Florence.
Elizabeth admired with discrimination and
Trained from eXtravagant praise While returning
home, however, she said Il think your sister is
capable of doing very fine work. OF course she
will need years of instruction, but if it isn't too
early to predict, I'll venture the prophecy that
she'll make you all proud of her some day"
I'm going to that she gets every oppor-
tunity, was all that David replied
Several months later David surprised Mr.. Nc
Clintock by Offering the resignation of his office
For what reason?" asked Mr.. McClintock
BLACK and Henderson have offered me a part
nership and just now don't feel that l ought to
pass it by. I'm eager to make money quickly and
the states attorneys office isn't the place for
that-if wants to stay honest"
That's true. Everybody wants to make money
and don't blame you. Yet l will be sorry to see
you 60"
''Tll be sorry to leave, as my work is very
genial, but my sister will have to go abroad
sooner or later to study, and I've got to begin to
accumulate fund for it. My mother and sisters
financed my education, and turn abouts fair