New-York tribune., 1912-01-14

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IESgpAN afforded This he could do when
lEZN|A he heard himself addressed in strange
kYIZoyNVS SyllablcS in this out OF the way corner
lN'5HZlUI where the one mcagcr pleasure Of an
WlE7jW existence, complete now
WSg&W eniovcd. Here there was drab
N&A/ thread to connect him with the past.
n OLA 81 Here no one knew him or rcmcm-
~ - bcrcd the great disappointment that
~~ had afforded the yellow journals
OH9 columns of space and was then for
gotten by everyone but himself
left at the starting point while Others rushed by to
the far off goal.
He did not wish TO deceive her. In proof Of his hon
csty he showed her his real namc.-princd, not en-
gravcd. he pointed out, because he poor II she
felt inclined she could inquire at the address given in
the lower right hand corner She did not, He was
bandy acquicsccnt at her negative. He could that
she was like himself, a little given TO trusting too
easilv-a mistake said the wise who sacrificed to
their prudence the delight that comes to certain souls
who are content to be deceived out Of q hundred
creduOus ESSAYS He thanked her in Supcratiycs. He
would never take advantage OF her belief, She might
be
He was handsome in a torrid way. He had big lus-
trous ewes which could flare and flash in mood OF anger
or glow with strange amber tints when he pleased.
His black muStaChe Curcd at the ends. His cheeks
showed often a scarlet flaming particularly when he
came into hot from brisk walk in the frosty air
He was broad shouldcrcd and deep Chestcd. When he
stood 10 make his goodnight bow, his heels always
clicked IN military fashion. His voice was golden one,
other.
HE approached her suavely one evening when the
place opposite her at small corner table was the
only vacant one in the restaurant He Stood for mo-
rncrt before he asked if Nladcmois.c would allow him
to share her solitude He hated 70 nrudc, but as She
could see there alternative. What he did not
imply was that the conventions Of the establishment
would have permitted this privilege without request
She nodded, buShing and embarrassed She was
ashamed Of the thought that the connection Of the re-
quest with possible insult made her own point OF view
Questionable She shook herself free Of suspicion and
watched him out of the id Of half closed eyes
How handsome his face. the first thought and
then how good. Sheltered from too fragrant sOphStl
cation by that best Of all guardians, Temperament yet
she knew that Of his type would not have Tar to
20 if he wished to meet temptation halfway. But why
was he in this remote spot alone and hungry; Surely
he was OF the sort with whom connects the ideas
of isolation, pcnury or mOrOScncSS W ny should She,
afraid Of class be all at inspired with per
feet confidence toward this stray unit 1t an i'm
portant question she could not answer.
She answered lesser that he voiced after he had
finished the plate of thick soup. There seemed to
spring up between thcr-thc big handsome man and
the timid. shabbily gowncd woman-an at once
mutual understanding.
Onlv thirty cents couldn't come if il any more.
DO | mind the queer people: They interest me- l
teach stupid children all day, and
She stopped short amazed at her self revealing but
the questioning look spurrcd her to finish. This Is
the only opportunity | have to see the world
She spoke slowly and distinctly, as if to a pupil Of
foreign nationality. His phrases Were well chosen;
but the careful pronouncatiOn argued difficulty When
he discovered that she spoke French with un-AmcrCan
fucncy he dropped into Gallic syllablcs with relief
She had not mistaken his expression He was IN
need Of sympathy. He explained this to her at their
frs. dinner together, and afcrward ne repeated from
time % time his humiliation and grct.
He touched the column Of his throat "Madcmoscie,
came with a contract for the opera. was to sing for
an enormous sum such only your people can pay.
There were 10 be appearances Il month ana q new
role every week The first day noticed something was
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