The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-06-25

Really" remarked the decorator
'you have quite interested me in this
Mr.. Blakeslee. But l am not work
ing. l must be up and doing"
She arose and resumed her work.
In few days the decorator had laid
out her schemes and, being ready to
apply them. summoned workmen fol-
the purpose. The architect perfected
his plans for the renovation and en-
largement of the house, and masons
began to lay the necessary founda
lions. He and Miss Strang met every
day, and when the additions were
we'll under way they were continually
working together to effect a harmony
of construction and decoration.
Mature works." said the architect
Gin doubles, In complements-what
you like. In animal life all is IN
pairs. In our joint efforts here the
owner of this property will derive
such complementary results. If when
he comes to live in it he brings q wo
man fitted to act with him, as you
and | have united our artistic facul
ties, doubtless he Will pursue a sue
cessful career-a career for which he
will be envied."
There was something in his tone In
referring to the owner Of the place
deriving a benefit from a union OF
the architects and the decorators
tastes that made the latter lower her
eyes. For the first time it occurred to
her that he was using this man
Blakeslee to illustrate what he had in
his own mind and that he was think
ing Of mingling Of their two ca
reers.
AS the house was growing in beauty
so grew that omething-friendship
companionship, mutual interest and
lastly, love- The man was right in
predicting that the two professions
were corelative, but it was doubtless
this commingling of hearts that fur
nished the inspiration for the beautiful
interior which was gradually forming
Miss Strang felt obliged to admit that
those suggestions resulting In the
greatest perfection were made by the
architect. But the realization of this
did not come when the suggestions
were made. for at their inception hei
collaboration had the art to Invariably
cause her to think the idea was her
own.
At last the work was finished, and il
was veritable thing of beauty"
81 am sorry to leave it." said Miss
Strang. Il have so enjoyed its devel
opment."
81 have enjoyed the work because Of
my collaboration. But If you will we
may continue to work together"
"As partners in architecture and dec
oration?"
las partners in every respect"
She turned away her face, and he
advancing, EMBEDDING her, plead his
cause with a warmth and vigor that,
considering his previous apparent un.
demonstrative nature, surprised her
She would have expected from him
philosophic reasons for their union, buI
he broke away from his usual analysis
and told her simply that he loved her
When they left their work that day
they were engaged.
Soon after this the architect told his
flancee that the owner had arrived and
was coming to inspect their work He
would be at the house the next morn.
ing by appointment at o'clock When
that day and hour arrived Miss Strane
entered the stone gateway and walked
TO the house. A number of persons
were there, the central figure Of whom
was the architect, who was showing
the beautiful interior.
'Where is Mr.. Blakeslee?" asked
Miss Strang.
81 am Mr.. Blakeslee," said the archi
tect Then, turning to the others
This is Miss Strang, who has pro
duced these effects with which you
are so well pleased. take pleasure in
introducing her as my decorator and
as my promised bride"
When all were gone except the new.
ly engaged couple they stood looking
Into each others eyes, the woman's
moist with emotion.
IT told you" said the man. that ma
ture works in pairs. This is but pre-
liminary to the great work trust and
believe we shall do together"