Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-04-23

to resume the pose. Throughout the sitting the
haf.nours were 50 divided Promptly at one-thirty
That's all for to-day" His tone did not lack
regret. What d'you think Of TIP
Smiling difhdenty. Eleanor rose and Joined him
before the canvas She stood silent, rapt in sheer
wonder. To her his ability seemed little less than
o n ran Of
the wicker chair to the rich deep coppery tint Of her
wonderfully woven hair. Between these there was
which formed the background; the creamy brown
Of her shrtwast. the deeper side of her skirt, the
ivory Of her cheeks and temples relieved by the rich
scarlet Of her lips, and the velvety, glowing seal
The Brown study said Penoyer. at her
shoulder Vel cala tnat Tor pretty average
ton with chuckle.
"of course. you know" said Miss Rowan seri-
ousy, that's it is wonderfully clever. It's fairly
Incredible that you should do anything quickly!
Why. looked at it during the last rest and it was
Penoyer's eyes shifted from the canvas to her
own; he grinned quizzically Il pulled it together
in q hurry he admitted because wasn't OF
Just mere superficial smartness. It needs-de-
serves-study. When can you come again? To-
morrow"
II Why! III. - Eleanor's face
burned beneath his regard. Dared she carry on the
deception? And risk of discovery? "Tll come.
yes, surely" she stammered; and was appalled, by
Good enough Nine o'clock sharp then
Penoyer thrust q hand into pocket and produced
every
day." he suggested amiably. '"Then we always
know where we stand
Dismayed. Eleanor hung in irresolution for an
instant. and in final desperation accepted her
Stammering her thanks. she suffered the painter to
help her with her coat, aware Of her imperative
coat Doubtless With less care than ever before IN
her experience; dropped her veil between her
traitorous face and keen-eyed world; and-some-
how, in a rush-fed down the stairs to the street.
The corner lamp post set Eleanor right, verify
ing her surmise that the conductors carelessness
her feet in street block removed from that
which she had sought In the next street to the
south she found building in whose entry-way she
was. this time, at pains to 'pause long enough to
search out upon the list Of tenants the. title and
estate of|'Gerald Donovan Artist
Here, as in the first instance, she found two long
flights Of stairs with the deep corridor at the top,
upon which four doors stood ajar, the fifth and
last, being shut. But here, If she required further
her trunk. at rest before the closed door; and.
super-imposed upon it, his back to the window,
the figure of one whom she hastily assumed to be
the expressman patiently awaiting his receipt.
AS she hurried toward him the man arose.
You've kept me waiting the deuce Of while.
Nelly" he complained. by way Of greeting; most
all Of an hour
The girl stopped short with brief exclamation
Of dspleasure: George 1nglis!"
That person shaped his thin lips into depre-
catory SMILE His pc eyes remained mirthless.
I'D begun to worry ,out you-really!" he pro-
tested. 8
you had no right" asserted Eleanor shortly.
II had to see you, Nelly" explained Inglis in
an injured tone Got your letter last night
came to town this morning-found your house
closed-bit of 8. Sherlock Holmes, you know-easy
to trace you
III had wished you to, don't you suppose
would have sent you my address?"
The man smiled furtivey apologetic and began
to slip of one of his immaculate chamos gloves.
II felt 1t was my duty"
"You wasting your time, Mr.. Inglis" inter-
posed the girl decidedly, but not unkindly.
"But really, it isnt-ah-right you know
What is not right?"-sharply.
Inglis waved the yellow glove compensatory.
"All this sort of thing-you know-girl Of your
standing-no chaperon-ah-"
Key in hand Eleanor straightened up from
she enuncated with deliberation. "you weary me.
You always did, think. Please go way"
Besides" he persisted producing an object for
II want to know what this means" He nodded
toward the slender hoop Of gold. set with single.
coruscatng stone as though he held It evidence Of
THAT? sent it back" Eleanor flashed impa-
tiently. THAT has only one meaning that know
1nglis bethought himself to look aggrieved. But,
Nelly, it's always been understood"
Then It's time the misunderstanding was cor
rected"
"But your parents approved
THAT was a long time ago. Won't you please
The mans lips frightened sullenly. Il refuse
Anger fckered omniously In the girls eyes,
She unlocked the studio door. and, with her back
to 1t, turned. please do co. she reiterated, still
patient 1--WE changed my mind
Il haven't refuse to take back the ring"
Inglis attempted to capture her hand; she withdrew
1t quickly. The ring slipped from his fingers, FELL
bounced, and settled at her feet.
Eleanor's lip curled. You'd better not leave
it there. charwoman might find it, and then
you'd be obliged to pay for it,
She darted suddenly into the STUDIO and shut the
door
Ings made as II to follow her; reconsidered
glazing inadvertently at the inexpensive panels;
took three strides towards the sairhead hesitated
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