Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-28

THE GIRL STOOD BEFORE AN EASEL,
drove down to the art exhibit" Here
she mentioned some well known GAL
leries. "Do you know they have Q
really wonderful collection there and
unusually well hungf"
Half as many pictures would have
hung easier, and a good score of those
already hung could be spared" re-
turned Imbrie brusquely. re'
$50 you have seen the collection e.
In her interest Miss Hargraves had
risen on one elbow, allowing the point
lace to fall away prettily from her
forearm. Here was a pretext to spin
out the interview. oh, luck! "What
did you think of Driving the Cows to
Pasture" by Mauve? They say 1t has
a money value of 5000. OF course
it's finely executed. butt
"a picture of cows always sells
WELL" vouchsafed Imbrie. "even when
not done by an artist of repute. The
majority of people take to cows and
sheep" W.
well" she laughed frankly. "may-
be you like Henner better He has
three portraits
Too much blue in his skin." cut In
Imbrie decisively. His keen, inven-
torying glance hit upon a small paint
ing hung over the cabinet, THAT fly
ing figure there. with the misty dra-
pery-a Purvis de Chavannes, isn't IT."
nodding with appreciation toward the
canvas.
yes; his best period" assented the
lady, marveling at Imbrie's exhibition
of sure artistic knowledge. 81 never
knew before that you were interested
In art"
"No?" lie smiled. one Of his rare,
Illuminating smiles. which had all the
surprise of spring day In 1t. The
ticking of the watch In his pocket was
distinctly audible. He seemed hover
ing on the edge of confidence. then:
IT had once hoped to do something in
the world OF art myself, but the need
of immediate financial returns made
1t impossible"
There was actually note of senti-
ment in Imbrie's deep voice. Why.
she had supposed him to be as devoid
of sentiment and emotion as the gran
lite powders of his native state.
ain the last three years" he con:
tinued. chow many famous pictures
have been exhibited in those same gal
leries we were speaking Of? On only
the other side of the wall. where they
have hung, perhaps some little woman
has been welding brush and pencil,
working, watching, waiting till she,
too, shall come to her own. A little
money-comparativel very little; a
few friends-two, or even one-and the
way would have been easier. shorter
and surer." :"
To Miss Hargraves' chagrin the con-
f1dential tone vanished almost as quick
ly as 1t came. DR.. Imbrie extended his
hand, Good afternoon, Miss Har-
graves, and remember that you shall
try to get out of yourself and your ac
customed environments is my only
prescription"
After her physician had gone Miss
Hargraves ordered her brougham
again and dressed for a later after
noon drive. NO, my dear" she said
in answer to a slight remonstrance
from Miss Brown; "he said needed
plenty OF oxygen"
Presently she babe the coachman
drive to her florists. Selecting dozens
Of exquisite yellow roses-all he had
In his place-she asked for satin riEoon
to match the petals. This she tied,
with nice deliberation, In a knot pc
culiarly OF her own devising. Hand
ing the florist her card, she gave him
DR.. Imbrie's address.
The next day Miss Hargraves stop.
ped in the galleries again to have
last look at her favorite among the
collection, q translucent, delicate land
scape of Corot's. Slowly she made her
way about the three small rooms, NOV
ing with the throng, which talked loud