The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-05

chair. and stood up tan anu
strong a splendid specimen Of young Wonnailoou anu
her brOws. she bent them together' Ihaue Hei iO
like offended goddess
LafHerre spread out deprecatory hands.
"AIas. I have annoyed yOu." he said. I have OF
Tended; but here, in this studio mademolselie man
forgets be conventional-one speaks out from the
heart II I see a lovely picture that my uncle has
lately purchaseda fine splendid bit of statuary
even an object decorative furniture am allowed
to express my admiration, my pleasure; but 1 must
deny myself appears, telling you that it would be
shame-a sn-not to keep your beauty alive through
centuries, immortalized by my uncle5 bfush. why
you would live GuidTs women ltve-for the
who painted by great artists never die
they smile and ensave from generation to gener-
alton; their eyes perplex, bewder; they are beyond
the touch Of corruption and of the tomb"
Patience hesitated. She hardly knew how to reply
this strange outburst Besides. the artist in her
responded to what the young Frenchman was saying,
and she knew, she well aware-tor she not
a fool-that she would certainly make a beautiful
picture il Sir Hilary painted her
Let change the subject" she said. 81
you fond OF pictures will discuss art Tell
who is the lion in Paris at the present moment
All there are so many lions" Pierre replied
arly. land whoever roars the loudest gets the most
talked about"
He interrupted as he spoke by the sudden
entrance into the studio Of his uncle and aunt
They came in together, Lady NARROW looking pale
and somewhat troubled but Sir Hilary's lips
contorted in the curious smile Patience disked
so much-the smile that cruel and evil.
We'll we have got rid Of the duchess" he OBJ
served. Il hope you and my nephew have been max
ing friends with each other Patience" he continued
"You win find Pierre keenly interested in all artistic
subjects, though he is lazy nothing him
self, and criticises when he sht to be working
working hard for this young is something Of a
writer you must know. He laid his hand with almost
aggressive affection his nephews shoulder. and it
evident that he was very proud Of the young
this slim. dark haired French nephew.
81 do a little journalistic work certainly on our
French papers" Pierre Lafierre laughed showing all
his dazzling white teeth. am afraid the day viii
never dawn for me-the day that dawned so early in
his for uncle. when he suddenly up to
ind himself famous"
It was impossible to tell from the expression in
Pierre's whether he serious in he said
merely trying hateF his uncle. Hilary
did to laugh though pleased by the remark.
your day viii soon come Pierre" he said. with a
broad smile; then he turned abruptly TO his wife, his
countenanco darkening as he looked at her.
Il said we would take tea in the studio at 4
o'clock, didn't L and it is past Why the
servants so late in bringing it?'
Because 1 ordered tea TO be taken to the drawing
room. get the away from your study" Lady
NARROW replied in low tones. Tin sorry made a
muddle but it doesn't matter Hilary, for
soon have It brought up here"
she moved toward the bell as though to ring IT,
Her agitated anxiety please propitiate her
tyrant pitiful, and Patience, watching tail
beautiful woman. felt an intense sympathy for her
decided that whether story just heard
true false, she stay at Chelsea for a
while and coulu for poor Cecilia MARROW
this who for all her beauty and sweetness of
character and the immense wealth she had given him.
well her love and trust, be dsliked by
her husband ana 10 De lnGde so ught OF IN her
house.
Let ring the bell for you, Lady NARROW"
thence exclaimed, moving toward and flashed
glance at the young Frenehman she passed him-a
glance OF mingled indignation and dislike.
Cecilia flushed and thanked Patience warmly for
the tring service she had rendered her and the
her sad eyes went straight to the girls heart
felt that here poor defenseless creature who
needed help-who needed help badly-and all her soul
rose up arms. and made the mental resolution
70 be Lady Marlow's champie-
Tea was brought into the studio few moments
later, but Lady Marlows fingers trembled as she
poured it out It evident that she felt ptifuy
nervous.
Sir Hilary did lot talk much to Patience during the
meal, but chatted with his nephew. mostly
subjects But both uncle and nephew watched girl
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their back eyes-the eyes that were so strangely
alike.
After Sir Hilary had drunk his second cup of tea
he gave brief nod to his nephew, and the young
from his chair and walked out Of the studio but
ne left the room he turned and glanced his
shoulder Patience gazed at her boldly admiringly.