Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-20
BY
GEORGE ALLAN ENGLAND.
lOpArlS't,
The Frank A. Munsey Co.


signed you for wonderful example
to all wmankind. but, -alas-some-
what faltered in her purpose and
weakened in her execution
"ln what way, may | ASK
She frowned slightly. for she was
very much a woman. Her little pat
ent.leather boot tapped the fender a
trifle impatiently Andre cast a quick
glance at Vital, who nodded almost
imperceptibly. The Frenchman drew
up a chair before the fire and sat
down not far from Alexandra on the
opposite side from Vital
in what way" repeated Andre,
studying the woman's face as the fire
light revealed it, "Eh bien, Since
YOU ask me- Alexandra, will be
equally plain in answering.
"Your body judge to be already
absolutely perfect. Every proportion
is as it should be. My professional
observation, by no means unskillful,
assures me of that fact. and Vital
will back my opinion Beyond that,
your pose. your grace. your carriage
leave nothing 10 be desire or mag
ined
Alexandra smiled va le'y and
turned her blue eyes on his face for a
moment.
"And them" asked she, olaspIng
both hands in her lap with a gesture
of appealing grace.
Your hair" continued Brodeur,
as another factor almost Impossible
of improvement. Analyses sound cold,
Alexandra. and do not appeal TO the
Imagination; but we are now engaged
in scientific discussion, and must be
precise. In quality, quantity soft
ness, luxuriance, and gloss your HAIR
totals one hundred per centum OF the
possible.
Your hands constitute the essence
of the artistic ideal-taperlns and del
icate, yet strong. white, sensitive,
beautifully nodded all that a WON
ans hands should OF possibly could
be-"
80 then and she smiled rome
ally. slightly bowling her head -- so
then the fault lies in my face
mo fault, Alexandra" replied An.
Dire. Rather let us say certain de-
parture from the ideal"
YES you are right Andre she
admitted. And yet men have loved
this face. More than one artist has
used it as his inspiration. Chateau
brands Mater Dolorosa' was paint
ed from me. | sat for Naldes's Spirit
OF Eternal Youth And there have
been others, too AT least one poet
OF world fame, Henri de Sallier, has
written sonnets 10 me. And"
my. dear Alexandra interposed
the Frenchman when we shall
have finished our work the whole
world will lie at your feet or kneel at
your shrine Painters, sculpt0rs. and
poets from every land will vie with
e3ch other for the privilege Of immor'
talking you. Your praises Will be
sung in every speech, your features
and your form be known to every art.
lover in the world your fame and
praises be universal as light and sun
and sky!"
She laughed with real amusement.
ANDRE" said she, your Gallo
enthusiasms are truly delightful. The
picture yon paint is charming every
i woman will admit t-but impossible y
Living truth" affirmed Andre
shifting his knee. Truth, tell YOU,
Not only possible, but simple and easy
Of achievement"
Alexandra turned to Ergazy.
"Can this be so. Vitall?" she de
manded with new tone in her voice
Am | then so near perfection that
certain superficial changes can trans
mute me TO sublime and perfect
beauty"
The Pole nodded with quick afr
nation.
1T is the very truth, Alexandra =
he exclaimed, inhaling mngfull OF
smoke. "You know your own face
surely Let us analyze it a little. To
begin with, the general contour Is al
!. most absolutely perfect-an oval Of
!, exquisite Grecian proportions. Youl
ears need no remodeling In size
, slssne, and conformation they exhibit