Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-10-07
MORNING. z,
.fIerr Tolstoy"

with a burst OF enthusiasm. He passed
unheeded through the platform exit.
The white haired notability removed
his gtasseA with n sigh of satisfied en-
joxmeni plld turned to his colleague,
his f6egt lpsstenie tcAturss~ Sefieaina
into smile. Gas {. eal.a
your American young ladles--do
; they often take stage fright2 But her
compatriot! He is magnificent! TO
play that most difficult concerto with,
out notes, without rehearsal-touch,
technique perfcctl Consider also his
youth
The director broke In with adroit ex-
PLANTATION and suggestion. The pro-
fessor beamed with delighted recol-
lection.
at is the same, then, who offered his
services? You are right, my friend.
that | should change my mimi, that
the world should hear of him. He
shall go with me on tour"
Twilight In the park, the sharp, gray
twilight of late autumn. A smart cleo
tric runabout, with a lady at the lever
and chauffeur at her side. Joined the
stream of vehicles entering the park
at the Plaza. Her features were only
partially visible through her automo-
bile veil, but an Involuntary exclnma-
ton broke from man pacing aimless-
ly along the walk
miss TrenthamT
"Mr. Tolstoyp
With the answering cry OF recogni-
ton she drew up close to the walk,
needless of the rules of the road
Half hesitating, Tolstoy went for
ward.
80 you are back IN America, Mr..
TolstoyT
Eyes" He muttered the monOsylln-
BILE without raising his eyes.
"And see from the papers that your
European tour was great success"
He blurted out second affirmative.
For the moment she was slightly
nonplused; then with infinite tact she
once more took the initiative
"You are soon appearing In New
York."
Tomorrow at Carnegie hail." no re-
piled shortly.
Boardmen were parading Broadway
with notices Of the professors concert.
1t humbled him that she had not no
ticed the large type at the foot Of the
boards--soIo planoforte, Mr.. Alfred
Tolstoy."
"A matineeT
He nodded stifliy
"Of course shall go. II will be
great pleasure to me to be present at
your debut" she continued.
ut happens TO be the last concert of
the SERIES" he said iclly.
II had no idea" she began In tone
OF eager explanation. But, then,
have been travelling abroad a good
deal with my parents since | saw you
last. We only returned from SwitZer.
land couple of days ago"
The fact accounted for her apparent
Indifference, and his expression soften.
ed, but he stared moodIly before him
to avoid her eyes, and the handsome
turnout in which she was seated with
her liveried chauffeur somehow forced
on him sense OF social disparity
When she spoke again her voice had n
shy, hesitating ring.
II need scarcely ask II you are sue
cessfulT
He produced memorandum and
read out some details--no trace OF
pleasure or enthusiasm In his tone, only
a cynical sort Of triumph In the sense
Of achievement
Tomorrow IL my final appearance
in New York with Professor Meyer
haUs for the present. am booked
subsequently for various musical re-
ceptions; also the principal concert
agents have made me very fatterlng
offers"
"shall congratulate your she ask
ed slowly.
III you had congratulated me that
night at the Conservative" he broke
out resentfuIly, "and given me the OPP
portunity TO thank YOU
you could not expect me TO wait,
to face every one after my failure.
Besides turned away her eyes
to hide a sudden onfusion-"you--
you had already thanked me-"
ut was not only TO thank you He
was confused now, struggling with an
increasing desire TO make his hopeless
avowal.
~ owe my subsequent success TO
you" he continued pedantically
mo, indeedw she broke IN eagerly.
"But-I am gad--more than can
say-that you have realized your am
bltion."
II suppose have"
His tone gave the lie TO the acI1nowl.
edgment.
He had fallen so pitifully short OF
realization. Gould she but knowl
Despair overwhelmed the remnant
Of his pride and self control. He
raised his eyes. aHame with his Sc
cret.
II am stu striving" he said hating.
ly, "for the unattainable."
She darted questioning glance.
The grim white face strained toward
her through the dusk, and conviction
flashed swift upon her.
She bent impulsively, with radiant,
triumphant smile. Her voice swayed
with little tremor OF delight.
II think | understand But you are
mistaken. For all you know the I'M
attainnble may be within reach"