Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-12
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E-r,StS5 thc reception room or the
l&EJ studio. He OWNED no pres
ence. There were no conflicting pas
sions In his old heart. He pottered
about, humming an old song to HIM
self. busting the vases and paintings.
stirring the slumbering fire, until the
doorbcll rang
lie admitted to the anteroom beau
tiful young woman whom he had never
seen before. When he returned to the
reception room to ruminate on the
situation he was confronted by the fig
ure of Millar-the figure OF the devil
II beg your pardon did not
know You We're here" he said.
Il am here" Millar responded cheer
fully. who rangf"
a lady, sir
a real LADY,"
ooh, yes. sir"
That's odd. What does she WANT"
she wants 10 see my master sir.
NJ Karl"
We'll. show her in"
Heinrich hurried out and ushered in
Elsa. The poor little girl had lost her
hraTado of the night before She was
ready To humble herself. She was
stricken with the terrible malady. She
was in love She acknowledged il to
herself. and she knew that the man she
loved had his heart elsewhere. But
she had resolved to make fight. to
win him If she could, and she had
taken this desperate move.
She WIS startled. though when she
WAS uShcrcd i"to the reception room
anG saw Millar there. his hands on his
breast. bowling profoundly.
"lou seem To he everywhere" she
exclaimed, What are You doing here?
Are You l-".rS rccrctary:"
Milllr WAS transformed. back into
his frock cot. his immaculate trou-
sers. his wine cJ!ored waiStcoat He
was "r;in the polished. suavc. afrablc
gent. n of the afternoon. with in
grati;..I% manner. cynical smile and
insinuating word;
NO. | am not karl's >crVant-only
his friend he said Low are you
feeling today"
oh. very well. thank you did
not know there WAS any one In here or
| should have waited outside But as
it Is only you Go not mind"
She resented the presence OF this
man In the Iacc. and she took a seat,
turning her back TO him. Millar. not
In the least disturbed. said:
"karl EIt in very late this morn
Ing"
Il assume that he did. 1t WAS very
late wi!rI the ball ended"
still. think he would be very
much Pleased 10 know that you are
here. Win va permit me to acquaint
him or the pleasure tnat awaits him!
THANK you. no. will wait for him
here. This Is an interesting room.
have never been here before"
Il know that" Millar said.
"How do you know itW Elsa de.
manded with spirit.
"Oh. Heinrich told me- A lady may
come here secretly every day, but when
she comes the first time 1t cannot be
secret. even to Heinrich"
Il wish I had not come alone" Elsa
declared
Il know that also." said the imper-
turbable Millar.
"Iow do you know that"
"Oh. Heinrich told me there was
real lady waiting"
Il am glad at least that Heinrich rec
ognized me as SUCH" Elsa declared in
dignantly. HE IS the only one who
has spoken to me as IL he realized
that"
"Then he must have thought you the
other kind Millar said cynically.
Heinrich made mistake"
Il think Heinrich Is the better
judge" Elsa said.
AN excellent judge. | grant YOU"
Miilar said. laughing lie is the one
man who should have brought yon
here. You know only two men have
The right to open the door Of bache-
or apartment To Il young lady. They |
IRE his valet and the clergyman. You |
may choose which OF the two Won
would prefer"
Elsa turned on him with ewes TINT
flashed Indignation.
Il WAS once left alone with n man
who Kissed me. and insulted him"
she said.
Il was once left alone with n Indy
Who insultcd me. and kissed her" the
'ynical person replied.
You are horrible" Elsa exclaimed
MiIlar saw her distress and rang the
bell. When Heinrich entered he said.
Get little red leather pockctbook off
II my overcoat"
"Oh. you need not fear. | shall not
ry this morning." Elsa said.
i am not apprehensive. but thought
'ou were laughing" Milar said.
w hen girls laugh l fear they are 60
ne to cry. Why did you come here?"
Il want to have my portrait painted
no Shall come every day." Elsa re-
lied
lou mean you want to come every
ny, and therefore you will have your
ortrait painted" said the cynic.
on are an expert word juggler."
aid Elsa.
DO you know that another lady
ONES here TO have her portrait paint
d."
Yes; that is why l am coming"
lisa declared boldly. II want to see
hose portrait Will be better" II
THAT is bold challenge. my little
irl. You were not SO brave yester-
ay."
Yesterday l was undecided. Today {
have made up my mind torfght You ;
aye me FOOD advice