Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-02-20
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Billy saw the Lovely 0lrli when he
was escorting his visiting cousins
through the art gallery; she was evil
IDENTIFY student, and glanced up from
her copy Of great painting at the
group which paused beside ii. Then,
rs she bent again to her work, she
looked hack once more, as though
drawn by some compelling force,
straight into Billy's eyes. Swift as
the glance had been, It awakened in
that young mans honest heart some
undlsturbed emotion.
Lovely girl. that" his old uncle had
remarked, SO Billy knew that his own
was not prejudiced opinion. He In
tended going directly to the Office up
on the following morning. instead his
footsteps Jagged before the art gallery.
and again he passed within.
The Lovely Girl was before her
easel. ambition also was one Of her
virtues. Outwardly calm, but with
pounding heart, Billy drew near the
painting which was her subject, and
was lost apparently in admiration.
Up the marble steps Of the building
dashed a second student, man. Billy
recognized the fellow. Brothers went
there to copy also, he remembered
now. having listened absently to Broth
ers' enthusiastic account OF his own
progress In art. But this morning. In
spiration came to Billy, and he has
tened after his almost-forgotten friend.
There were hours when his time was
practically his own, affairs proceeded
at the office without his constant SUI
pervision. Why not impersonate for
awhile one Of that class to which his
friend Brothers belonged. 1t would be
q simple matter to locate an easel near
that same great painting, license in the
way Of communication might be given
a fellow, by the Lovely Girl, with both
striving to accomplish the same pur-
pose.
A discussion Of "sky lines" might be
allowable. Billy didn't know much
about sky lines," but Brothers could
give him the cue. He surprised that
young mnn by a hearty clap on the
shoulder.
"Hello. Bill" greeted the other
breathlessly.
Billy came abruptly to the point,
Brothers" he said. Il want to Dor
row all your tools for few days, to
make stand before that Rembrandt
painting: sometime I'll tell you my
reason"
Brothers blinked. 'Can't have my
TOOLS" he replied. "soing to use 'em
But guess we can hx you up"
Billy's morning hours seemed to be
passed more in study than achieve
ment. Painstahngiy he mixed colors
according to Brothers, direction, re
gardins the girl from the corners Of
his eyes. Then quite boldly he moved
over and stood before her copy.
Pardon me-" began Billy, "our mu
/ tual subject is 30 great that / would
like to see how you handle It."
For a brief moment the girl hesitat
ed, then as with one desire to help. sh,
pointed out effects in light and color
Billy, though gravely attentive, wa
learning more about the color Of yer,
blue eyes. and the altogether satisfy
ing light Of a smile.
'.Thank you," he answered. and re
turned to further concentration.
The longed-for. however, had bee
accomplished, the barrier Of silenc
broken. The Lovely Girl called to hill
occasionally some word OF advice.
"Just start any place. she urged.
Billy examined Brothers paintbrus
ruefully as he packed 1t away. Eli
quently his eyes sought the girls. u
has been a great day." he said, "eve
IL have failed in work. You will b
here tomorrow"
The Lovely Girl slipped into her Goa
and smiled back at him. II hope to-
she replied, "unless my husband To-
bids 1t. He may have a notion that
am working too hard"
Billy gasped, then stood blankly sta
Ing after the trim figure that trippe
down the stairs.
Married! He had never ONT
thought of that possibility. He r
turned Brothers loaned tools ne,
day, and went no more to the CALLER
1t was strange, he rulninate
gloomily going on his way, thst IL
thing should have hit 80 hard. ,Ju
few hours spent at q girls side M
the world had changed for him. I
wondered what sort Of fellow tn
lucky husband was, and at this poi
In his meditation Brothers called
him.
"Hello old top" he cried, show is Il
picture?'
Billy realized bewllderingly that 4
Lovely Girl was standing close
Brothers. and was smiling.
my sister," the artist introduce
'YOu have her to thank for hunting o
the easel and tools you desired, aft
I'd pointed you out to her in the g
lery."
"Your sisters nameY' Billy ask
!. stifiy.
Same as mine Of course" Brothe