The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-12-28


"while each picture Of yours. Diana.
has been worth more than twice its
price TO me-
The girl sighed and mntioned to-
ward the pictures. "My career has
begun and ended here" she said.
joel took one step toward her. then
paused DIANA" tie sald tensely.
marry me and I viii help You realize
your ambition
mo. joel" she said YEARLY, you
must invent some other plan to help
me out III my difficulty"
"A gentleman to see You. sir,' called
Lizzie from the threshold, aud joel
put out his hand to receive u square
white card.
strange" he muttcrcd. What
business can Harold \. FoN. the mil
lionaire have with me-"
Diana made no response. and with
one backw ward regrctful glance joel
hurried away. When he returned n
few moments later his voice was
strangely hrusdue. mir. Fox came to
see Inc concerning your painting.
Loves Magic Diana. H. wishes 10
purchase ii"
"Joelr' he girl cried rcproachfully.
lit Is quite true" joel repeated. 81
would not deceive you further" Then
his face ,larkcned NO one shall buy
the picturr." he said passionately. at
is mine"
Diauas eyes widenpd Then. haiti
laughing, bali crying. she ran toward
the door Don't you see what this
means To me. JOEL she said breath
lessly. II can paint pictures. ! can
Before he could speak she had disap-
peared down the stairway.
When joel entered the parlor the
young millionaire stood looking down
into Diana's glowing face. 81 am an
ardent art enthusiast" he was saying.
but no conception OF the old masters
has ever appealed TO me as your beau
tiful fancy has done. must have
the picture. Miss Dale You shall
name your own price
Diana turned with pretty dignity 10
Joel air Burton manages my bust
ness affairs she replied
81 must refer TO an authority before
putting n price upoa the picture. Joel
said slowly ~ have not sufficient
knowledge to speak on the subject of
art. II can only feel its beauty"
Mr.. FOX loOl-ed slightly amused
''The painting. Loves Magic Is no
for sale Diana said suddenly. Ell
you will give me- q trial, Mr. Fox,
will paint another picture. which shal
have my best effort, AMI you may
Judge OF It's merit"
So Love's Magic" Joined the array
OF paintings In the garnet room, and
ignoring Joels humble gratitude, Di
ana returned TO her city studio to labo,
in fever OF joyous inspiration, while
10 the faithful ones at Burton hous,
csme frequent scrubbed notes.
~ am earning my living" she wrot,
10 Joel. at is necessary since Ger
tain generous sphinx Is no longer al
lowed to dcccitfully provide my in
come. Mr. Fox. whom you may know
IL responsible for the manufacture .
various powders and lotions. has offer
vertlsemcDts in magazines"
As the days passed Joel felt vague
" troubled. for every note bore refer
ence IN some way TO the young maj
whom Diana grew 20 regard as he
benefactor.
"Joel" his mother said one day
looking up from letter she had beel
reading, this Mr.. Fox has taken hi
mother and sister to call upon Dian
in her studio. Does IL not seen
strange that this noted art devote,
should thus interest himself in our Iii
tie noviceT'
at would seem strange to me, mott
err" Joel answered sadly" III Mr.. Fo
failed TO be interested indiana"
The golden days OF summer dre'
near an end, and still Diana RENAME
In the city. She was very rcticen
during her hurried visits to the Grill
pied mother, and growing fea
tugged at Joel's heartstrings. Iii
mother voiced that fear.
Diana is changed" she said. Ca
/, it be possible, Joel, that she has falle
in love with that manT'
"He Is young, rich and handsome
: her son answered bitterly. "Whi
more could one desiref"
: "Perhaps this letter may enlighte
u.s." his mother suggested. at is az
dressed to you"
For moment Diana's familii
handwriting danced in n misty blu
= then Joel read the brief message.
T am coming home tomorrow" II sal
J ~ have something TO tell you whic
C cannot be written"
b Looking up. he met the unask'
r question In his mothers eyes. "W