The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-01-14

Correct. old chap. and everyone will be there.
/ have Bonnat Guillemet Gervex. Beraud. Herbert
Guez. Clairin and Jean Paul Laurens 1t will be a
glorious blowout And women too! Wait till
Every actress without exception-of
course. 1 mean. you know. all those VINO nave
nothing do this evening"
The landlord of the establishment came across
do often have these housewarmingsT
The painter replied:
"Oh. yes. every three months"
Saval could restrain himself any longer ana
in a hesitating voice he said:
It beg your pardon for ntrudng you. sir.
but l heard your pronounced, and would De
very glad know you really the gentle
whose work in the last Salon have SO much
admired?"
81 am the very person, SIR" painter replied
The notary paie the artist very well
turned compliment showing that he was a man Ok
culture. The painter. grathed, thanked him polite
ly reply. Then they chatted Romantin re-
turned the subject of his house warming going
details the magnifcence of the forth
coming entertainment SavaI questioned him as
all the going to receive adding:
would be extraordinary piece OF good
fortune for stranger to meet at one time SO
many celebrities assembled in the studio OF an
artist of your rank"
Romantin. overcome.
IF it would be agreeable to you, 10 come you're
welcome"
saval accepted the invitation with enthusiasm,
Both OF them had finished their meal The
notary insisted paying bills wishing
to repay his neighbours civilities also paid
the drinks the young fellows In red velvet: then
he left the establishment with the painter
They stopped in front of long house. by
appearance of interminaDe conservatory. Six
studios stood In q with their fronts facing the
boulevards
Romantin was the drst TO enter and ascending
the stairs. he opened door, and lighted match
and then candle They found themselves in
immense apartment. the furniture Of which con-
sisted of three chairs easels a sketches
lying on the floor along the walls saval remained
standing at the door in supplied state of mind.
Here you are!' said the painter. we've got
the spot; but everything has yet to be done"
Then, examining the high, bare apartment whose
ceiling yelled in shadows. he said
I'VE might make deal studio"
He walked round it, surveying it with the utmost
attention. then went
Il have friend who might easily give helping
hand Women incompatible hanging dra-
peres. But sent her to the country for to-day
in order to get her off my hands for this evening.
1t is not that she bores me, but she too much
lacking in the ways of good society. She would
be embarrassing t my guests"
He reflected for few seconds added
If she knew that holding a reception she
would tear out eyes"
Saval had not lie did not Understand
The artist came over to him, saying:
"S'nce have invited you, you going to give
help"
Make any use of me please" was saval.
Romantin took off his jacket
well. citizen. We are first rotnp IN
clean up"
He to the back of the easel on which thera
was canvas representing cat. and seized very
WORKOUT broom.
Il say! Just brush up while look after the
lighting"
Saval took the broom. inspected 1t. then be-
to sweep the floor awkwardly. raising
whirlwind of dust
Romantin disguised, stopped Deuce take
1t! you don't know how to sweep the floor!
mer'
And he began to roll before him a heap of gray~
ish sweepings. if he had done nothing else all
his life Then he gave back the broom
notary. who initiated him.
In minutes such fIleo the
studio that Romantin asked:
"Where you? I can't you any longer"
Saval, who coughing. him The
painter said:
How you going manage to get up a chan
deler?'
The other. stunned, asked:
What chandelsr"