Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

ton broke from man pacing almless-
" along the walk.
Miss Trrntham"'
MIR. Tolstoy!"'
with the answering cry Of recogni-
ton she drew g close To the walk.
needless Of the rules of the road.
Half hesiiating. Tclstoy went for
ward
so you are back in America. Mr..
Tolstoy?"
Yes" He muttered the mOnosylla-
BILE without raising his eyes.
"And see from the papers that your
European tour was a great success.
He blurted out 4 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 hall" he re-
piled shortly.
BOardmcn were paradinG Broadway
with notices of the professors concert.
1t humblcd him that she had not no
ticed the large type at the foot of the
boards-"SoIo pianoforte, Mr.. Alfred
ToIstoy."
- matinee"
He nodded stifdy.
"Of course shall go. II will be a
great pleasure TO me to be present at
your debut" she continued.
1T happens TO be the last concert of
the series he said Jelly.
II had no idea" she began in II tone
of eager explanation. But. then. |
have been travelling abroad Il good
deal with my parents since | saw you
last We only returned from SWitzer-
land a couple OF days ago"
The fact accounted for her apparent
Indifference. and his expression soften
ed. but he stared modify before him
TO avoid her eyes. and the handsome
turnout in which she WAS seated with
her liveried chauffeur somehow forced
on him Il sense Of social disparity.
When she spoke again her voice had a
shy, hesitating ring.
Il need scarcely ask if you are sue
cessful?"
He produced a 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 is my final appearance
in New York with Professor Meyer
haus for the present. l am booked
subsequently for various musical re
ceptions; also the principal concert
agents have made me very fattering
Offers
0CboU ra.,,l1ra ION - cba asi--
ed slowly.
IF you had congratulated me that
night at the Conservatoire," he broke
out resentfully. and given me the op-
pOrtunity to thank you
You could not expect me TO wait,
to face every one after my failure
Besides"-she turned away her eyes
to hide sudden confusion-"you-
you had already thanked me"
at was not only to thank you He
was confused now. struggling with an
increasing desire 70 make his hopeless
avowal
81 owe my subsequent success to
you" he continued pcdantically.
NO. indeed. she broke in eagerly.
Butt am glad-more than l car
say-that yen have realized your am
bition."
Il suppose have"
His tone gave the lie TO the acknowl-
edGment.
He had fallen so piifulIy short Of
realization. Could she but know.
Despair overwhelmed the remnant
of his pride and self control. He
raised his eyes. afame with his Sc
cret
81 am still striving lie said hating
". "for the unattainablo."
She darted a questioning glance.
The grim white face strained toward
her through the dusk. ana conviction
dashed swift upon her.
She bent imgUlSively. with radiant.
triumphant smile. Her voice Swayrd
with little tremor Of delight
81 think I understand. Put you are
mistaken. For all you know the M
sttainable may be within reach
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Il was almost helpless with -heuma-
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my neck so l could not turn my head
and all through my body. ] tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until / procured
DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism.
In few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days the rheumatism was
completely cured ard l was at work"
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