The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-08
CHAPTER X.
Concerning Bohemia.

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o'clock promptly, Iris reached the top
landing Of the Muldoon place house
and paused, flushed and rather breath
less, before the studio door. On 1t,
below the heavy brass knocker and the
plate engraved with Hills name vas
a modest ticket bearing simply the
word Pedro" Tucked under a corner
of this last was a folded bit OF paper
addressed to Madonna Iris" At sight
of II her heart almost stopped beating.
Could he have gone away? Did he not
wish to see her? With trembling fin
gers she unfastened it, opening 1t to
her anxious gaze.
At the top Of the page was a sketch
Of Pedro himself, empty handed, and
running frantically to the open door
Of a shop which bore the sign:
Artists Supplies" Then came the
words: "The door is unlocked. Wait,
beseech you. | haste; | fly!" Below
this was a second sketch OF himself
running madly, package in hand, to-
WdTu u uOOT marked bluulO,
From sheer relief she laughed aloud,
and at the sound a door upon the land
ing below creaked as though some one
had opened II to listen. However, Miss
Vanderpool did not notice this, but,
turning the handle, let herself into the
studio, where she had often been be-
fore. to be sure, but never until now
unchaperoned.
Closing the door behind her, she
stood motionless, leaning against 1t,
Pedro's funny little note crushed
tightly In one hand, while she let a
food OF mixed emotions sweep over
her. Pedro. the adorable!
Slowly she advanced to the center
Of the floor and smoothed out the
crumpled note. How clever he was!
With a tender little sigh she folded
1t carefully and slipped 1t into the
bosom OF her gown. Then flushing a
little, she removed her long outer
wrap and laid it, with her hat and
furs, upon the couch.
There was a footstep upon the land
ing. and the door opened suddenly.
Expecting to see Pedro, she whirled
about with Il word of greeting, but tc
her amazement, in his stead the door
way was occupied by a woman!
1t was Cassie.
For a long moment neither woman
spoke, but stood staring %intently, one
as much amazed as the other.
Good morning" said Iris interrog
atively, the question following swift,
on the heels OF the first pang of jeal
ousy she had ever experienced.
What woman was this who entered
his apartment as though by right?
Castles smile was disarming.
Pretty, and a lady-a rich lady,
she said. why, you must be her,
Well, I'm glad to se5 you!"
who are you, please?" repeated
Iris, smiling a little in response, de
spite herself.
"Of course you'd have to ask" re
piled Cassie. HE. wouldn't be likel!
to have mentioned me to you. M
more has he told me anything abou
you; not knowingly, that is. But jus
the same, I've no need to return you
question"
You are correct in supposing he ha
not spoken Of YOU" said Iris, puzzle
but with a cold fear creeping over her
why should he have done SO? /
have not known him very long, and W,
have only talked about What l
your name?"
my name is Miss Goodell," reptile,
the girl, still smiling, her eyes full O
curiosity.
And w%ho-how do you know me?
asked Iris.
81 pose for him." she said, "and
amt generally considered to be lacl
e ing in charm. Well, the charm failed