Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-11-21

Sue was VdiHelicdiiy TsSlBueu. " ttu
her there was no struggle. She knew
that when she ceased 10 charm she
must go her way and End another
man. a master rather than sweet
heart
Elsa could not have told herself what
fear made her fly from the studio after
Mimi, but she feared that she was also
doomed to give up the hope of her
heart 1t was her first cruel disap-
polntment, but Mimi had made her see
that she was beaten, and. In spite OF
her earlier resolution to fight, she saw
that fighting would bring only unhap
pincss. She hurried to her waiting
carriage and was driven home, where
she locked herself in her room to weep
alone.
And Millar, the sinister being, ever
at hand with his insidiously evil sug.
gestions. chuckled as he watched them
go. He threw himself into chair and
rang the bell for Heinrich. The old
servant entered rebelliously, but. train
ed to habits OF obedience, he could not
give expression to his feeling of hatred
and distrust of his masters strange
visitor. AS for Millar. he even seemed
to find something amusing In the old
mans obvious aversion.
Bring me tea and brandy" he or
dered peremptorily.
Yes, sir"
rs your master up?o
"Yes, sir"
HAS any one seen him this morn
ing?"
mo, sir. Nine. Hoffmann's maid was
here three times
What for?" MiIlar demanded
quickly.
"She wished to know when Nine.
Hoffman, might see NJ Karl. told
her had strict orders not to call him
before O'clock
Millar looked at his watch and saw
that Ii was few minutes after 3
O'clock
'Humph' We shall have another Wis
ftor shortly" he muttered. II think
begin to see the completion of my
work. II shall be this afternoon Get
my tea" he added to Heinrich, "and
serve it In the studio"
The old man went out Millar paced
slowly up aud down the floor, looking
at his watch until he heard the door
bell ring
THE beautiful Olga" he said. step
into the studio and leaving the way
clear for Olga.
She was admitted by Heinrich. She
hurried into the room. looked wildly
about her and sank into a seat. For
moment she could not speak.
All night and all day, since Milar's
shadow lowered about her faintine
form in her own home. she had been
torn by the emotions raised by the let
ter. 1t was confession she had never
meant to make. She dreaded. the
thought OF Karl ever seeing it.
rs Nj. Karl at homer" she asked as
Heinrich waited respectfully.
"Yes. madame
"My maid told me he could not be
seen until 3 o'clock. 1t is now after 5
May see him?"
IF you will wait few minutes long
er, madame. l will tell him that you
are here"
Heinrich started toward the studio.
Zone moment" Olga called after him
HAS any one seen NJ. Karl today
mo, madame"
"Has he received no letter."
"No. madame"
''rhank Godw she exclaimed fervent
ly. Go. Heinrich. tell him am In a
great hurry and must see him al once
81 am afraid. madame, you will have
to wait few minutes for NJ. Kari to
DRESS" Heinrich said shall tell
DR.. Millar you are here?"
who Olga cried, springins up in
dread.
"Dr. Millar. the gentlemen who was
here yesterday" Heinrich said.
rs he with your master?" Olga cried
in fright
'Yes. madame"
20 God. am | too late? Tell me
did you see Or. Millar give letter TO
your mastery
''He may have done so, madame.
cannot remember"
Olga walked nervously up and down
the room, while Heinrich waited, sym
pathizing at her distress. The old man
was mystifled. but be felt that Millar
was to blame for the grief which his
young masters beautiful visitor
=howed
ut ulay not be too late,f Olga cried
to herself Then she said TO Heinrich
please tell Dr. Millar to come
down. DO not tell him who is here;
simply say q lady wishes to see him
at once"
"Yes, madame"
! Heinrich withdrew. leaving Olga,
1 with clinched hands and twitching fea-
lures. walking up aud down the room.
| IT was thus AIillar saw her as he en-
tered. with his cynical smile. at which
| she shuddered.
you are the lady who wished to