Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31

Of caste 70 an otherwise sweetiy pretty
face.
by love-" whispered the critic, II
she sings as well az she looks rnay be
mistaken
Her first song was Coriug Thomas
"A Sumner Night" Instantly It was
perceptibe that her voice was true,
the outpouring Of soul In volume II
was in no way remarkable, but it's
melodious cadence was fresh, innocent,
virginia. The notes were those OF a
Joyous bird
Anson, biased by other sentiments,
thought he had never heard her equal,
but his friend, after Joining in his Wig
orous applause, gave him a douche of
accurate Judgment
Tho old story" he growled, "a fine
artist retarded. perhaps spoiled, by tho
need TO make too early an appearance.
She wants year III Milan, another
wear with Randegger or Leoni. and
she might If all went wen. become a
star
His nearer chafed inwardly. but only
hazarded the opinion that she was al
ready singer OF rare intensity, while,
as for appearance
"Ah, there you are right" was the
ready rejoinder. THE Galety Is her
right place. She would be admirable in
i!ght opera
The conversation lauguishod Tho
suggestion that Miss Athcrley WAS best
fitted for the stage was displeasing to
Philippe scarce knew why.
The girl was given hearty encore
and her next song was a simple, hui
morous little ballad about a miller and
maid. 1t was charmlngly sung and
acted. The critic leaned back in HE
chair and smiled at Philip with the In
dulgent air OF the man who ssya:
81 told you so
Soon Philip arose to go.
Good heavens, man, you do not in
tend to leave before Jowkacy plays the
suite In IT minor" querled his amazed
acquaintance.
Sorry. / have an ngagement."
He quilted the hall. his tall figure
riveting u good many eyes as he made
his way toward an exit one man,
watching him from the gallery. smiled
cynicslly and arose at the same time
Philip found the foyer to be practi.
cally deserted. He asked a policeman
on duty to call Mr. Anson's car
rage from the ranks, and footman
came, quickly running lest he had in
CURED reprimand for not being on
the lookout for his master at the en-
trance
In very little time Mise Atherley
appeared. and with her handsome, ell
derby lady. who was quite obviously her
mother The girl was radiant She
never expected a cordial reception from
a high class audience such as gathered
to worship the violinist
Mother. dear. she cried. this is Mr..
Arson, who very kindly came to my
assistance when a cabman gave me
some trouble last night"
Mrs. Atherley gave him pleasant
greeting. but turned to her daughter
why didn't you tell me OF any dis
pute when you returned home? You
know how nervous 1 am when you are
out at night"
The girl laughed Inerrily.
You have answered your own ques-
ton. carissima That is precisely why
did not tell you"
Miss Atherley was good enough to
permit me to meet you here after the
concert" put IN Philip. so that might
add my assurances to her own that the
affair was of no consequence. 1t is early
yet VIII you come with me for some
supper, and thus give me q chance OF
telling you how much I enjoyed your
daughters singing"
Wise Philip. to pay court 10 the
mother
vet sratified by the Difference shown
TO her, gave the girl questioning
glance,
oh do let MS go. mamma! am
fsmished, candldly admit IT, Mr. An
son. have subsisted since luncheon
without a morsel
I'VE will be delighted" began the
older LADY but her attention was az.
tracted by the footman holding open
the door OF the carriage.
rs that carrisg yours 49, she said
TO Philip.
YES"
Where DO we SUPP
at the Savoy"
She flushed slightly
Not the Savoy she faltered
why not. MOTHER cried ths girl,
spiritedly. mfr. Arson. my mother does
not care TO meet associates OFF other
days tell her she thinks too much
Of these considerations Why should
she fear to face them simply because
we are poor?"
Il think. Mrs. Atherley." he said.
quietly. that you are very rich, far
richer than many a mere de famille
we shall meet at the restaurant"
This neat compliment turned the
scale OF the mothers hesitation. In
deed, she might well be proud OF her
beautiful daughter.
The two ladies seated themselves in
the luxurious landau with an ease that
showed familiarity. but Mrs, Atherley.
being woman. could not help being
troubled IN tbs matter Of dress
The Savoy" she murmured, as the
hubert tired vehicle glided away noise
Icssly y have not been there for years
And people al supper are always at
tired 30 fsshionably. Could we not"