The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-01
CHAPTER VIl-contInued.

OFAF EN- Il-SOhNi'eNN
You're new to this crowd?" asked
the man at Pedro's elbow.
Yes" Then brazenly-"A friend
Of Miss Vanderpoole."
"Ah!" said the man. She's a good
dancer!"
YES"
Not like the other. though; eh.
what?"
What other?' asked Pedro.
why, Ruth st. Johns. of course!
Didn't you see III"
81 came in late" Pedro explained.
Sorry | did not see II. Tell me who
some OF these people are" he added.
who is the little man. the host?'
Eyes, that's Don Milligan," replied
the man. seemingly not in the least
surprised at finding a guest who a
ignorant of the hosts name. II sure
is a nice little fellow-a corker. Don
is. Not a bad painter, either, though
he's never done as good work since
he's married. Can't, Of course. They
have a kid. you see, and they've got to
live. His wife's a wonder. Ask any
of the boys! That's Bell over there.
talking to Gester, the sculptor"
And the tall man with the so sadly
dropping necktie?" inquired Pedro.
Talking to Heskall's wife? That's
a bum poet named Nichols"
And so he ratified on, saying the
names so familiar to himself. SO sug-
gestiye of success, so otherwise mean.
ingless to Pedro. who never looked
twice at anything unless It were ex-
c~eptionally good, and consequently
heard most of these names for the
first time.
by the way, what are your" asked
the man. abruptly breaking of his
monologue.
Painter" replied Pedro.
I'm on the Sum-" said the man.
Theodore Pell is my name. Not here
to do this party, though. All friends
OF mine here. Wouldn't be such a rot
ter, you know. What's your name?"
81 am Pedro" said the other with
such quiet assurance that the reporter
made nc comment, and searched his
memory frantically. trying to place a
well.known artist Of that name. The
boy spoke as II he said, 81 am Sar-
gent" Who the devil could he be?
There was a slight commotion at the
lower doorway, and a splendid old
man entered.
"Why there is Rives De Rush," ex-
claimed Pell. Didn't know he came
herel"
"Ah! the great one!" cried Pedro.
Il must speak to him"
And without further apology he
rushed off, leaving the still greatly
puzzled reporter staring after him and
repeating, Pedro, Pedro-one Of the
new Spaniards, ! suppose"
While still debating the matter, and
frowning over II, he was Joined by a
friend who was a writer and profes-
sional model. This youth was named
Blaume, and came nearer to resemb'
ling the Greek gods than do the gen
eral run Of young gentlemen now
adays. He was rather conscious OF
this. and also prided himself oil &C.
quaintance with. or knowledge of,
most Of the well-known creative PEG.
pie Of two continents. At his approach
an idea occurred to Pell; He would
make a test. Accordingly he sprang
his mine almost Immediately.
DO you know that Pedro is here to
nlght?" he asked. watching Blaume
closely as he put the question.
Blaume had never heard the name
before, but judging from the others
lone that the person referred to was
one with whose accomplishments Il
was proper to be familiar. he slmu
lated knowledge.
you don't say sol" he exclaimed in
terestedly. Where is he?"
Down there talking to De Bush,
replied Pell, confirmed in the idea tina
he had hitherto overlooked a celebrity
"That young fellow" cried Blaume
why, I'd no idea he was such a kidd
Nor l." replied Pell.
Whereby Pedro became famous.
At that particular moment he was
extracting a promise. from the greaI
man to come and see his work, with {
view to giving a regular criticism. The
sheer audacity of the request wal
probably what obtained the desired
consent. Such a thing. In such a way
had never been asked Of De Bush be
fore. But Pedro had smiled, and hi'
earnest starlike eyes had done thu
rest. When Pell and Blaume ap
preached them, the famous painte.
and the youthful one were chatting
like the old friends which Pell instant
ly assumed them to be. The boys lacl
of timldity, and frank delight in hi
new masters talk, charmed De Bush
who wal too well accustomed to tina
loneliness which is the fate Otter
forced upon the mighty by an over
respectful public. The shaggy hea'
was raised In leonine majesty to gree
the reporter.
MY young friend here has just bee