The Washington times., 1937-08-16

delicate wrought-iron gates at the
enchanting vista.
At one end, the foyer led into
a long Eighteenth century salon
whose walls were painted a deli
cate, pale green. She was looking
directly at a tapestry that gave the
effect Of gazing into far distance
of a forest, with huntSmen. their
ladies, stays and hounds.
Directly below was a marquetry
commode with heavy brass han
dies. Against the narrower end
wall, was beautiful French Chip
pendale desk, with a desk set Of
soft blurred leather, and a pen
with a large ostrich plume.
take a look at this foyer be-
fore we go into the salon." said
Niklas, pleased. The girl had a
feeling for beauty. It elated her.
made her more vivid. Would she
recognize the Italian Renaissance
furniture?
She did.
On each side Of q refectory
table in the foyer was stiff, Fiji
tenth century chair with q
leather back. Toni peered at the
two seats. I'm looking for the
Medici coat Of arzns!"
Switch on a light, LOU" Mix
las told his press agent.
EXQUISITE STYLE
Toni exclaimed triumphantly:
Genuine! There's the insignia!"
"Everything's genuine here"
She examined the tall candle.
sticks that were on a strip Of
faded, rich velvet that ran the
length of the table: "Quattro
cento pieces!" said Toni delight
edly. She drew back a step, and
stared at her reflection in an enor-
nous mirror with carved gilt
frame.
Was she real? The once down.
and-out Toni Goddard amid such
vibrant beauty? The foyer glowed
with the passion and the deep, rich
color Of old Italian workmanship
in its most creative period.
To the right of the foyer was
crimson velvet curtain covering a
door.
ITO the kitchen quarters. But
first let's see the salon." Niklas told
her, lifting the latch of the
wrought-iron gates.
Thev Stenned inside.
Exquisite furniture was set here
and there. spaciously. in the long
room. Rugs glowed in mosaic pat
tern, amber and green and crimson
and purple, like islands on the
polished floor.
OBJETS DART
A white marble fireplace, with
real logs burning in it, and price
less objetS dart set on its mantel,
occupied the center Of the long left
wall. On either side was a tall
French window overlooking Park
Avenue. Real lace curtains GOV.
cred the glass.
To the right Of the fireplace
was a chaise Tongue. covered in
pink and silver brocade. At the
right Of the chaise Tongue. and
close enough to carry on an init.
mate conversation, was q large
settee. deeply cushioned in gold
brocade.
On the other side Of the fire
place was a quaint love seat, its
frame painted with lovers knots
holding tiny baskets Of flowers.
Occasional tables Of marquetry, or
walnut, spindle-legged and dainty.
were at each end Of love seat and
sofa.
At the far end of the salon
stood a golden harp. a stool Of
petit point beside 1t, as though In
viting the owner Of the apart
ment to come hither and perform!
Lovely old French paintings and
multishaped mirrors were on the
other three walls. Beauty was
flung in profusion at Toni. She
was gloriously happy. Hadn't she
dreamed for years Of a place like
this?
She thought Of Guy coming to
visit her in this setting, this poign-
ant beauty surrounding them.
EFFORT WORTH WHILE
Niklas and his companion ex-
changed glances, both thinking the
money and effort had been well
worth it. Like the historic queen
who had dwelt in just such beauty,
Toni would enchant everyone who
came to this salonl Further their
projects!
Tcni turned to them.
I'm so happy that I'm dumb!
But not blind!" She laughed
gaily.
Ito Be COntinued)
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