Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-12-11
The older mans voice trembled az be

~ uauk you, my UOyJ [tudt VcIy
unusual speech to hear these days. 1t
renews my faith in the world" .s Z. p
you're not ID trouhle2'' i.
The doctor lifted his head gently.
my troubles are 10 much lighter
than those Of the people know !
can't think of them. So many Of my
friends and patients have given up
in this panic So many have died for
the lack OF bread. I'll let you know
If I'm in trouble myself"
He paused and pressed stuart's
I'm glad you asked me. The sun
will shine brighter today. must
hurry" ,..~ .
With a swing of his stalwart form
and generous wave of his hand he
was gone
When Stuart reached the drive he
alighted and walked slowly toward the
Bivens palace. He had never been
there before He had always avoided
the spot He smiled now at the child
ishness of his attitude toward Nan.
The full moon had just risen and
flooded the drive and park and river
with silvery mystery. He studied the
effects of the building with wonder
and admiration. Evidently Bivens had
given his architects a free hand and
they had wrought poem In marble.
So fascinated was Stuart with the
beauty and perfection Of the great
house he walked around the block be.
fore entering. viewing 1t from every
angle. What strange thing. this
medieval palace. standing In stately
beauty In the midst OF the hideous.
ugly uniformity Of the most modern.
| unromantic and materialistic city of
the world! What was its meaning?
Had new master Of the world real
~ been born? Surely his like had
never been seen in the history Of man
this modern money maniac, this
strange creature Of iron muscles, al
ways hurrying, daring. scheming. plot.
ting. with never moments relaxation.
Stuart was shown into the dra wing
tune was designed by one of the court
tailOrs of Europe. While awaiting the
| arrival Of the mistress of the house he
| looked about the room with increasing
| amazement. He found the perfection
| OF grace, elega nee, quiet richness and
surprising beauty.
he began to realize for the first time
the triumph Of the woman who had
bartered him for gold His eye rested
| on life size portrait of Nan done by
the foremost artist of Europe. The
| artist had caught the secret OF her
character and expressed it with genius
| in the poise of the superb form. the
incarnation of sensuous, soulless beauty
dominated by keen intelligence.
He wondered If she really showed
the ten years added to her age, At
least he knew that she had not been
happy. There was some consolation
in that. Her ceaseless efforts to win
| back his friendship had left no room
for doubt. He sank deep into the great
chair and silently waited her coming
When Mans radiant figure appeared
in the doorway. her bare arm extend.
Stuart knew that his face was red
The fact that be knew it increased bis
confusion until the whole room beca me
blur. Her hand touched his. The
| shock was SOLDERING: he remembered
himself and smiled.
"What long. long time, Jtmv'
"A thousand years. think, Man." he
stammered.
Mine hundred, to be exact. sir, but
better late than never. began to
think your stubbornness would post
pone this call until the next world
Mr. Btvens was detained downtown on
business. am awfuliy sorry he's not
here to join in MY welcome. But
am disappointed in you"
"WhyY"
my vanity is hurt expected to
find you. after nine years, with deep
lnes OF suffering written on your face
Aou are better looking than ever The
few gray hairs about your temples are
extremely becoming. Your honors have
given you new repose. dignity and re-
serve power"
"Allow me to return the compliment
by saying that you are even a more
startling disappointment to me. l was
sure that ! should find you broken.
You are far more beautiful than ever
The only changes I see merely add
to your nower-the worldly wisdom
| which marriage writes on every won,
| ans face. new strength. a warmth
and fascination and a conscious JOY at
| which wonder and rage"
"Why wonder and rage?"
She drew him gently to a seat by her
! side. leaned forward and gazed smil
tngly at him.
when | see you tonight In all this
splendor. SO insoIently happy
| Nan sprang to her feet. laughing
| "You are delicious tonight, Jim. and
| I'm so glad you are here. Come into
the art gallery. 1t will take you days
to see 1t; we'll just peep in tonight"
| He followed her into a stately room
packed with masterpieces Of art
Stuart gazed a moment In rapture.
You must spend days here. Jim
Now. honestly. with all your high
brOwed ideals, wouldn't you like to own
this?"
mo. Not II had the wealth OF
| Croesus."
"Why not?'
ITS crime to rob the world Of
these masterpieces of genius They