Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-01-08

''-N 90 u HIS Will" loTcutdu anu we
that sparklcd with buoyant life and
purpose
There WAS never Il word Of love be-
tween this boy and III. 1t was the
true spirit Of colnratlcship. But they
loved each other without knowing that
it was love. because life was fresh
and sweet to them and the days We're
long for playtinc and dreaming. Their
happiness was unclouded until the
time came when II was determined
that Karl should 20 away to Paris to
study and that Olga should be given
the finishing touches of her education
that she might take her place in So
ciety.
Then the comrades became sweet
hearts. When they We're to be sent
away from each other they knew that
1t was love.
"Ah, Karl. l shall be SO unhappy
without YOU" Olga said.
But will come back, Olga, n great
Of NE than ever"
You will forget me away In Paris"
"And will you not forget me, Olga?"
"Ah, never, my Karl"
Karl took her in his arms then and
kissed her.
Il love you, Olga. will not forget"
The years went swiftly for Karl In
his studies. and the love Of youth
goes readily to sleep. AS for Olga, she
mourned her sweetheart sincerely for
many months. but there was much In
the world that she was learning about,
and the few relatives she had were
busy with her future. Young Herman
HOFFMAN,, grown stout and serious
and taking part In the business affairs
Of the family, loved her for her rare
beauty. and they were married. Karl
came back, famous, painted portraits
and lived the life Of young artist.
Hoffman, had become banker and
man of Importance He was slow
and somewhat pOmpous In speech, but
he was loyal in his friendship for Karl
and devoted to his beautiful young
wife. Karl came and went in their
house almost as he had in the old
days. Never once did he or Olga
speak OF their old love to each other.
Each believed 1t dead. For Olga this
was not strange, as she had her hus-
band, whom she believed she loved,
her home and her social life. Her
time was taken up, and Karl was only
a daily incident.
The young artist came back to a
consciousness Of Olga's beauty and
sweetness. She had adopted a ma
ternal air toward him which he found
vastly diverting. Sometimes there
throbbed In his pulses a beat of the
old fervor, but he had himself we'll in
control. His emotions were not way
ward. lie told himself daily almost
that he thought Of Olga as sister. But
1t was significant, although he never
admitted that, that he had to tell him.
self this same thing very often.
Thus sped the six years of Olga's
contented. unruffied life. Karl lived
in his studio. where notables came to
be painted and models posed and fiirt.
ed, and IN old manservant looked
after his clothes and his comfort. 1t
was a spacious apartment, richly fur
nished in the trappings which artists
love. There he lounged and worked.
but in all the six years Olga and her
husband had never been there. Karl
desired most Of oil things In the world
to paint her portrait, but he did not
dare to ask. Olga never spoke Of 1t.
and 1t was not until Herman himself
brought up the subject that 1t was ever
discussed.
One evening at Herman's house.
when Karl had been making some
sketches, Herman said:
"Karl, why have you never painted
portrait Of Olga? She Is more beau
tiful than any of your models or your
patrons"
olga was sc,...iSu and glanced quick
ly at Karl. The young artist could
not keep the blood from rushing to
his cheeks, but he replied carelessly:
"Olga would do my poor art great
honor. never knew that either of
you thought SO well of my skill"
Come. come" Herman cried, II
want a portrait Of Olga. and you shall
paint 1t. Let US discuss it. What sort
ofsa pose would you suggest. Olga"
Really, would have to think about
1t, Herman" Olga answered. "This
Is rather sudden, and one can't make
up ones mind about q portrait SO
quickly"
why not? Now, think a half
length portrait, In evening dress, with
shawl thrown over your shoulders,
would be very attractive"
Herman had grown quite stout and
wore a neatly trimmed beard He was
generous. good nutured and kindly,
and Karl was very fond Of him rs well
as grateful to him and his family for
the opportunities they had given him.
lie did not wish to oppose this within
OF his friend. am he left the discus
sion to Olga.
Il should prefer full length in a
street costume" she said.
MOI at all. Herman asserted. 1.-The
picture will be painted indoors and
hung indoors, and you wear indoor
clothes. Now that Ia settled. Karl.
when shall we begin this portraitY
Il can be ready at any time" Karl
said. Come when you will. am
quite ut your disposal"
Then let US have a sitting tomor-
row. What do you say? l will take
Olga to your studio, which we shall be
very glad to inspect. and leave her
there. l shall be very busy in the aft
ernoon, but can call for her when the
sitting is over"
Delighted" Karl cried. with enthu-
siasm. Olga. you will make a splen-
did model. and / shall he happy to
paint you"
Very well. l am In your hands. /"
Olga said. I'VE will have a sitting to-
morrow. and in the evening you will
come to my reception. You will meet
Elsa there"
Lisa was young heiress selected by
olga as the prospective bride Of Karl.
Olga had brought Them topotbar ond