Evening star., 1912-01-14

NkIENHN sensitive soul, and to forget
N3Ma the one compensation his life
MNa6N afforded. This he could do when
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IAZAAM he heard himself addressed in strange
kGIo0INVS sylables in this out of the way corner
WlDbAlU| where the meager pleasure of an
WlHGIW existence, complete,
MGW enjoyed Here there drab
wv thread to connect him with the past.
"a ~ O. Here knew him
~ - bered the great disappointment that
M had afforded the yellow journals
ONS columns of space and 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
esty he showed her his real name-printed, not en-
graved, he pointed out because he poor If she
felt inclined she could inquire at the address given
the lower right hand She did noto He
bandy acquescent at her negative He could that
she was. like himself little given to trusting too
easiy,-a mistake. said the wise who sacrificed to
their prudence the delight that to certain souls
who content to be deceived out of hundred
credulous essays He thanked her in superlatives He
would take advantage of her belief, she might
be sure.
He was handsome in a torrid way He had big, lus-
trous eyes which could flare and flash mood of anger
glow with strange amber tnts when he pleased.
His black mustache curled at the ends. His cheeks
showed often scarlet flaming, particularly when he
into hot from brisk walk in the frosty air.
He was broad shoudered and deep chested When he
stood to make his goodnight bow, his heels always
clicked in military fashion His voice golden one,
with shades of intonaton she had heard in any
other.
HE approached her suavely evening when the
place opposite her at small corner table was the
only vacant one in the restaurant He stood for mo-
ment before he asked if Mademoisele would allow him
to share her solitude. He hated ntrude: but she
could there was no alternative. What he did not
imply that the conventions of the establishment
would have permitted this privilege without request.
She nodded blushing and embarrassed. She
ashamed of the thought that the connection of the
quest with possible insult made her point of view
freeO Of md
watched him out of the td corners of half closed eyes.
How handsome his face was the first thought and
then how good. Sheltered from too fragrant sophsti
cation by that best of all guardians, Temperament yet
she knew that of his type would not have far to
60 if he wished to meet temptation halfway. But why
he in this remote spot alone and hungry? Surely
he of the sort with whom connects the ideas
of isolation. penury. Why should she,
afraid of class be all at inspired with per-
feet confidence toward this stray unito It an
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 them-the big, handsome and
mutual understanding
@Yes it is good for the money How do they do it,
Only thirty cents! couldn't come. if it any more.
Do | mind the queer people! They interest me. |
teach stupid children all day, and
She stopped short amazed at her self revealing but
the questioning look spurred her to finish. @Ths is
She spoke slowly and distinctly as if to pupil of
foreign nationality His phrases well chosen;
but the careful pronunciation argued difficulty. When
he discovered that she spoke French with unAmercan
huency he dropped into Gallo syables with relief.
She had not mistaken his expression. He was in
need of sympathy. He explained this to her at their
first dinner together and afterward he repeated from
time to time his humiliation and grief
He touched the column of his throat. "Nlademoisele
came with contract for the opera to sing for
enormous such only your people can pay.
There were to be ten appearances month and
role every week. The first day noticed something was
wrong. | looked at the mpresaro. His face was
thundercloud always before it had been wreathed in
smiles. friend said to me. Never mind: it's the