Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-11

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i and n accompanist who came softly
i across the taupe carpet of the sitting
room to which Mrs. Crater had been
admitted. He was cold. quiet, bust
nesslike person whose duty II was 70
/ protect the yioliniet from the harsh
contacts OF a cross.country tour. But
not the least Of hts concerns was TO
have In his possession q certified check
for fifteen hundred dollars three hours
/ before the masters opening number
and as he knew In advance that his
second part OF the days contract, he
was not surprised by the visit. Butshe
was astonished by her request.
/ Herr Koenig Ii much fatigued by
| the journey from Indianapolis, he
countered. He Is resting now, and 1
have orders not TO disturb him until
just before the recital doubt that
he would listen to your artist today.
Besides, his opinion would be OF little
value. He Is q great artist. but not q
critic. In fact. Herr Koenig loathes
critics"
Throwing open her fur coat, Mrs.
Crater leaned forward In her chair.
and pursed her small mouth. II am
sorry that, Herr Koenig Ii tired. she
said. "But this request comes from
our best patron, q lady who takes six
seats for the season"
Mr.. Kraus shrugged: but Mrs. Ora.
| ter went on steadily toward her point:
1--WE have booked Herr Koenig now
for three seasons In succession. He is
our great luxury. But some Of the
ladies on the board OF the Friends Of
Art think that we should not try 10
afford him again. Or II we spend 30
much money on one number. we
- zF,.nrY.aya AA0I anvfaA hfsdu AlaA
You see my position.
Mr.. Kraus had no difficulty seeing
ii and said so,
"If Herr Koenig could let Mr.. lie
Brun come up for ave minutes, Il
would have much weight with the
board. see you haya . piano here"
y - 4
THE secretary pondered. He did not
relish the thought Of the rage Of
his chief. On the other hand. he had
visions OF starting q concert bureau
OF his own Jonesville was good for
ten thousand dollars for six recitals.
He loatiled the woman, but he had q
wife and six children in East Orange.
Az an artist, the accompanied OF
the great Hans Koenig, he would have
enjoyed leading pudgy little Mrs. Ora
feated: as a business man he was COM
PEELED to force polite smile.
LET me have your telephone num-
ber." he said. IT cannot waken the
master. but later. II have the right
opportunity, will approach him. II
/ am successful, shall telephone to
you. and you may bring your young
man."
He rose, feeling he had done his
duty to both his artistic and his COM
nercial natures, and opened the door
He did not want to listen to Mrs. Ora.
ter's song Of victory.
Two minutes later she squeezed into
a booth on the lobby door Of the New
Tr1anon 10 drop q nickel and tell Mrs.
irwin that the machinery Of the
Friends Of Art was operating In her
behalf, and she hoped to have the
hearing arranged for the afternoon.
on Avalonia boulevard Mrs. Irwin
replaced the receiver with q sigh OF
peace and called to Alys upstairs:
"You had better notify Mr.. lie Brun
TO be ready to play for Herr Koentg!
/ almost have It arranged Tor you,
dear!'
replied. absentiy. knew you ana
Mrs. Crater would fix It." No other
ls.year-old who ruled Jonesyilie
family exceeded Alys Irwin az mas
ter mind.
Mrs. Amadee Irwin, swathed In
fun length OF oppressive-looking gray
fur, seemed almost to I'LL the hotel
room which the lights, forced by Win
ter twilight, suddenly reduced In size.
She had come along pretending to
chaperon Alys, but really to meet the
great man. Tagging behind her was
Grover. tall and solemn, q human pIo-
test against this sudden and unjust
attention to music on the part Of his
family.