The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-01-18


completed Joel stood before the paint
ing lost in awed admiration. TIL
words of praise he longed to say re
fused TO be spoken.
"Diana." he pleaded gently. "com'
home with me now and rest"
Eyes. Mr. Sphinx" she answered
with unexpected meekness. and while
Joel attended TO the exhibiting Of hel
painting Diana reveled among the
flowers in the old homestead garden.
Joel's mother called TO him from the
vernnda one afternoon. "Have you
seen Diana q she asked. II have miss
ed her for some time"
mo" he replied: 81 have not seen
her" sudden presentiment paled
his face beneath its coat OF tan. With
nervous haste he produced key ring,
| though he knew instinctlvely that the
| key he sought would not be there.
! After all these months OF watchful-
ness he had left II carelessly In an
| open door. and this open door would
reveal to the girl he loved the futllity
Of all her bright hopes. Hastily en-
tering the house, he assembled n rear
stairway and. reaching the second
landing. passed on again TO an attic
floor The boards resounded beneath
his trend as he crossed 10 a door
which led into n small gable room.
Joel hesitated a moment as though to
gain courage. then stepped inside
10 HVtu fA
ceive them hung many paintings in
costly frames. They were all here
Dlana's pictures-not one missing.
from the first crude sketch to her lat
est triumph. and crouched upon the
floor. her slight figure shaken by noise
less sobs. lny the little artist.
DIANA" the man whispered
She turned upon him fiercely. $50
this is what you have been doing all
along" she cried. buying my paint
ings and hiding them here in your gar
ret, while | have been living upon
your money Why did you let me go
on believing In myself-in my art
when am but hopeless failure%
ut has all been n mistake. DIANA"
Joel said unsteadily- Just another
one OF my laundering ways of trying
TO make you happy. and you must
know that every picture was given a
fair chance before | inally-brought-
it-here."
"Oh. am sure OF that Diana an
swered and laughed mockingly. But
you had no right to deceive me. Joel
no right to force upon me money which
| did not earn"
81 have spent great deal of money
in my life for things which gave no
pleasure" the man answered gently.
while each picture of yours. Diana,
has been worth more than twice its
price 10 me"
The girl sighed and motioned to-
ward the pictures. My career has |
begun and ended here" she said.
joel took one step toward her. then
paused DIANA" he said tensely, |
marry me and | will help you realize
-FOUR ambition"
mo. Joel" she said YEARLY. you
must invent some other plan to help
ne out of my difficulty"
"A gentleman to see you, SIR" called
lizzie from the threshold, and Joel
,ut out his hand to receive IA square
white card.
Strange" he muttered. What
BUSINESS can Harold J. Fox, the mil
ionaire. have with me?"
Diana made no response. and with
me backward regretful glance Joel
lurried away. When he returned
ew moments later his voice was
brusque. mir. Fox came to
ee me concerning your painting,
Loves Magic, Diana. He wishes 10
purchase It,"
"Joelr' the girl cried reproachfully.
at is quite true" joel repeated. IL
you'd not deceive you further" Then
Is face darkened. mo one shall buy
he picture" he said passionately. lit
mine"
DIana's eyes widened. Then, half
half crying. she ran toward
he door. Don't you see what this
leans to me. JoelT" she said breath.
,ssly II can paint pictures, | can"
efore he could speak she had disap-
cared down the stairway.
When Joel entered the parlor the
Dung millionaire stood looking down
Ito Diana's glowing face. II am an
rdent art enthusiast" he was saying,
but no conception of the old masters
rs ever appealed to me as your beau
full fancy has done must have
10 picture, Miss Dale. You shall
lme your own price"
Diana turned with pretty dignity TO
vel "Mr, Burton manages my bust
,ss affairs" she replied.
81 must refer TO an authority before
ltting a price upon the picture" Joel
id slowly. 81 have not sufficient
10 speak on the subject of
I. IL can only feel It's beauty"
MFR. Fox looked slightly amused
"The painting. loves Magic, Is not
r sale" Diana said suddenly. "lt
N will give me q trial, Mr. Fox, |
m paint another picture, which shall
we my best effort, and you may
dye Of its merit"
So Loves Magic" Joined the array
paintings In the garrett room. and, .
noring JOel's humble gratitude, Di-