The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
Chapter XIX.
Chapter XIX. TGME sped swiftly for Avril who en- joyed working with Judy because

| II NtME E Speu SWHlly lcl avn "ho VII joyed working with Judy because | she was so enthusiastic about everything she did. One afternoon as the clock struck Avril suddenly gave deep sigh.
 whats the matter?" asked Judy, who was busy tabulating some figures about the use of tea in the United States. :.
 "I'm tired sitting still," laughed Avril lightly. Arising from her desk, she care fully placed her drawing in the locker that Don had put at her disposal. I'm going to call this a day she continued.
 You've nearly finished your draw ings. haven't you?" asked Judy who had greatly enjoyed Avrifs companionship.
 "Yes, think you will not be bothered with me much longer said Avril as she put her pencils in the drawer and set her colors towards one side of the table.
 You don't know how much I'll miss you" remarked Judy as Avril slipped on her coat and stuck her hat jauntily on her head. "You must come and see me. she said. We can have lots of fun together. Well, I'll be back tomorrow morning, she called as she reached the door.
 Avril had intended going to see Ivan at noon, but somehow her courage had failed her. Now she could delay no longer. She had made up her mind that if all the drawings were finished she would take them with her and settle with Ivan for his work as she did not wish to have him coming around to the studio. As she reached his studio she tried to banish the worrying thoughts that seemed to fOrewarn her of trouble. Quickly she climbed the stairs to find Ivan's door flung wide open.
 "Oh, Miss Delaney, l thought you had forgotten all about your drawings. exclaimed Ivan. Il was just on the point of calling at your studio, but then I thought perhaps you might put ln an appearance
 I'm afraid I've caused you a lot of trouble with my work, but there aren | any more drawings, so l won't be both ering you any longer" and Avrll laughed merrily.
 But her gay laughter seemed to an- noy him and grasping her arms eagerly he drew her towards him and said, You know you don't annoy me. l sim. ply live for the moment when you Will come to me again.
 Gently disengaging herself from his arms Avril walked few paces towards table where Ivan had arranged the drawings against the wall. You have finished them all," she remarked.
 "Yes, I have. Do you like them !' asked Ivan.
 "They are perfect" and Avril began to gether them together.
 Let me do them up for you,' he said eagerly.
 II can put them right in this port folio" she answered as, opening 1t, she slipped the drawings inside. Its aw- | fully good of you to have helped me like this. Now you must tell me what l owe you"
 For a moment dark flush swept over Iyan's pale face Then, smiling, he said Don't talk of such trifles. Come, put down the portfolio. l have prepared little surprise for you. We are going to celebrate. I have some delicious wine." :.
 "Oh, but MT. Ouranoff, you mustn't think of such a thing. Besides 1 have business appointment shortly said Avril as she walked towards the door.
 No, no!' he exclaimed as he barred her way.
 "Then you must tell me what l owe you. You know perfectly well l should never have asked to help me If hadn't expected to pay, for your help. can afford it-as told you l am getting real money for these drawings"
 "There is no charge" said Ivan, but in such quiet tones that Avril trembled Then snatching the portfolio from her hands. he gathered he to his heart and