The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-12-20
Chapters From a
Woman Life
Rv lana phaI1e
BY Jane Phelps
DoREEN WINS MRS. PAGES
APPROVAL.
CHAPTER 81.

Onapter 81.
II was a few moments after the din
ner hour when we returned, and as we
sat down at table noted a frown on
Mrs. Pages face. She always showed
displeasure when either of US were
late for meals.
I'm sorry we were late.' l said,
but Helen insisted Walter take her
home and. went along for the ride"
Her face cleared instantly and she
gave me an approving glance.
l had thoroughly enjoyed my ride
Walter was good-natured. full of chat
ter, but knew Helen was angry She
was too soft-spoken to have it real
and the CLINT in her eyes when she
babe me goodbye held menace. But
! cared nothing for that l had
spoiled her ride alone with Walter
And I had him to myself on the re-
turn trip
''It was only fair to take her home,"I
Walter explained to his mother. 81
had kept her an hour overtime Pos
ing is hard work, although most peo-
pie don't think so. Holding one posi-
ton for hours; often holding certain
expression, isn't easy. And Helen is
the best model | ever had
Your picture is nearly finished,
Doreen tells me-" Mrs. Page replied.
Yes and l believe it will be one of
my best Conner is enthusiastic over
il. | think a heap of his Judgment"
Shall you rest awhile after this
one is Finished" she asked. l felt a
little thrill of delight | was sure she
meant to disapprove II he spoke Of
using Helen Ralstrom as a model for
another picture.
NO indeed. I've another picture in
my mind. an Allegorical subject. I'll
give Miss Ralstrom weeks rest, then
get at it."
you intend to use herr"
Yes, mother She is exactly suited
to the idea / have in mind Might
have been born for the part''
II don't like that girl, Walter. II
don't trust her"
Nonsense" he flushed with an
noyance, and perhaps something more.
"Helen's all right. Beautiful girls are
Seldom liked by other women; but II
thought you were too sensible, mother,
to take that attitude
And too old?"
yes, perhaps"
| had said nothing. but now l ask
ed:
Tell US something of this new pic
ture-of the subject?"
1T is haZy as yet. But If I cling to |
my idea, shall paint Helen as a water
nymph, in floating draperies, and"
THAT doesn't mean she won't be !
properly dressed in your studio, |
hope his mother interrupted.
We'll, as water nymphs haven't
been depicted wearing short skirts |
and sweaters, I'm afraid l shall follow
the Allegory in my picture"
why not use Doreen for the new
picture? For such a subject it seems |
to me it would be more delicate You
could use some other face" 4
Walter laughed gleefully. Then
said:
Every man to his trade, Mother.
I'm afraid you will have to let me be
the judge of my models" Nothing |
more was said. To Walter the sug-
gestion had been only amusing.
A day or two afterward | again |
stopped in the studio. caught Walter
in the midst of repeating what his |
mother had said concerning using me
rs model for his new picture.
"Your mother doesn't like me-"
Helen said. 81 wonder why?"
"The Master is very obstinate. She
never stoops to explain and if asked |
her she would probably make no re-
ply; or one that would displease you"
Your mother is very aristocratic !
ard Very-intuitive," | said II won't !
let you SANDER her and Helen should |
be very grateful to her, she was more
than kind after your accident"
She got rid of me in a hurry, |
Helen replied, "even if she was kind. |
] wonder why she was so afraid to
steal your young affections, Walter, |
I'll bet"
She had spoken lightly, pleasantly, |
but she watched me through narrow
ed lids, a habit she had
Il rather imagine Walters affec-
lions aren't so easily gained. His
Artist imagination is easily fired; but
affection is another thing" l said. !
while Walter thinking we were chaff- |
ing each other only laughed.
But both Helen RaIstrom and Il
knew that there was q deeper mean |
ing in our words than appeared on the |
surface.
You're neither thin or lissom
enough to pose for Walters contem-
plated picture" she said after looking
at me in a way resented. Mrs. Page
evidently cares more for Walters
morals. than for his success as an
artist
Tomorrow-"Grace Harter Mystifies
Helen RaIstrom."