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THE ARGUS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1908. I By WBg)it FERENC MOLNAR, Drontized by OLIVER HERrORD Adapted by JOSEPH O'BRIEN Copyright. 1908. by HBfRy TO. SAVAGE SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP TERS. PHAPTPP T Tn ih a .tnln rf fori Mahler, a young painter, Olgra Hoff mann, for nix years the wife of Banker Herman 'Hoffmann, feels stirring again her girlish love for Karl. At her hus band's request Karl in to paint her por trait. Sudik-nly, rising from an arm chair, a mysterious, repellent, yet fas cinating stranger appears before Olga. He seems to her the incarnation of evil, and she flees. . CHAPTER II. Karl seems to have outgrown his boyish passion for Olga. After the sitting for the portrait, on the same evening, Karl is to meet at Olga's reception a young girl. Elsa. whom Olga has in mind as bride for the young painter. CHAPTER III. Karl is oppressed by the feeling that an unseen presence oc cupies his armchair. His model, Mimi. to whom he has made love lightly and who loves him, reproaches him for neg lecting her in view of his approaching engagement. CHAPTER .IV. Left in the studio with Karl for the sitting. Olga tells the artist she has fought for six years against going there. She is overwhelm ed with a sense of terror. CHAPTER V. Despite the earnest ereorts or Olga and Karl the past rlst-s. As she takes oft her waist in the dress ing room preparatory to donning a shawl in which to sit, the mysterious (stranger appears. CHAPTER VI. The stranger calls himself Dr. Millar. He recalls to Karl a meeting at Monte Carlo, where his gold enabled the artist to win. He seems to bring to the surface of the young woman and the artist their un lawful passion. Olga, dismayed, rushes Into the outer studio. CHAPTER VII. Knder the cynical observation of Millar the wife and the artist feel themselves compromised by ineir presence togeiner in tne stnmo, aitnougn tney are innocent. Olga is fascinated by Millar and invites him, de spite her intuitive fear of him. to her reception. After warning Karl against marriage, ne joins Karl s hand and Ol gas. declaring . they would make a splendid couple. CHAPTER VIII. Incited by the sub tle urging of Millar, the devil Incarnate. Olga and Karl, forgetful of her hus band, cling to each other. As their lips meet mere comes a ring at the door bell. It is Herman, returning ofr his wife. CHAPTER IX. The devil inspires "No, no; don't go near him," Karl begged. "And why not? Has he such a sharp tongue or an evil mind? I can take care of myself." "I don't really think you ought to meet him," Karl said, but he spoke without conviction He suddenly yield ed to a curiosity to see what might come of a meeting between Elsa and Millar. "I don't care; I'm going to hunt him up," she cried, jumping tip and scam pering off. Mylar had gone into an anteroom leading out into the beautiful gardens. A number of the company had assem bled there as he entered, and it was obvious from the instant silence which ensued that he had been the subject of their discussion. This seemed to grat ify his cynical humor, and he looked the assembled men and women, society puppets, over with rt cynical grin. Elsa was among them, and toward her Mil lar bowed as he said: - "I never knew this number of ladies could be fo silent. I presume during my absence you have been discussing me kindly." The others did not speak, but Elsa turned lioldly to Millar. "Don t natter yourseir that I am afraid of you," she said. "I would say to your face what these people only dare think. Indeed, I was just going to looii for you." "It is just as well you are here. They might discuss you and your approach ing betrothal with Karl," Millar said "You you know!" Klsa cried in as tonishment. The others seemed tremendously In terested at the Information Millar had Imparted, and Elsa was embarrassed. She knew the design of her friend Herman with suspicion concerning the' olga m bringing her and Kail togeth hour spent in the studio, during which ... F . ., cr, uui huu was ik'l uaie mat 11 ua no work was done on the portrait. Mil lar interests Herman by his knowledge of business affairs, and at Herman's behest Olga again invites the devil to her ball despite her own wishes. Olga and Herman leave the studio, Karl re maining with Mimi. Olga becomes jeal ous of Mimi, and Millar promises to in ttrrupt the model's chat with Karl. CHAPTER X. Inflamed by the devil with renewed love for Olga. Karl tries in vain to shoot him with his own pis tol. The.tells him tie will himself make love to Olga in her own home that same night at the ball. CHAPTER XI. Freed from the influ ence of Millar. Olga is again the duti ful wife, bit in his presence at the ball she is infatuated by him. She presents Karl to Elsa. E CIIAFTER XII. LSA BERG was a brilliant vivacious girl, rarely beauti ful, with, lively blue eyes chestnut hair ami a tall, slen- Ider, willowy figure. The romance and excitement of her meeting with Karl l made her seem doubly beautiful, aud she gladdened the artist in him, but )he helplessly confessed to himself that ishe made no impression on his heart. Vllls thoughts were with Olga, and he fwas abstracted, almost to the point of rudeness, while Elsa tried to talk LVith him. I . "Who Is that terribly rude person :Who seems to be frightening every one?" she asked. ' "He? Oh. that is Dr. I lllar. a friend of mine," Karl replied. "Fooh! I don't see why every one 'seems so afraid of him," Elsa said, wrtb a note of challenge in her tone. "I think I shall meet him just to see If he will make .me run.!' known to any one else. Millar smiled as he replied: "Of course. ' They would throw you into his arms." While the others who overheard laughed'nt this salfy and Elsa blushed furiously, Millar went close to her and said: - "I must speak to you alone. I will send these people away. Leave It to me." Elsa drew away, and there was a si lence in the room. The others began to feel uncomfortable as Millar looked slowly from one to the other of them One or two essayed conversation, and his cutting, insolent replies sent them scurrying from the room. In a few moments only he and Elsa remained In the apartment. From the adjoining ballroom came the strains of music and the sound of dancing and bright laughter. Millar looked at Elsa. "Now they are gone," he said. "Are you not surprised that I did not go also?" she asked. "You offended me, you know, but I stayed because I want to talk with you." "How charming," Millar said, with gentle sarcasm. "Ferhaps you know my nickname- Saucy Elsa?" said the girl warningly. "Oh, yes." 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"But you did not 6ay that I am the girt who permits herself to be thrown into Karl's arms. Am I right?" "Yes." "Please sit down," Elsa went on, recovering her self poise, which the baffling politeness of Millar bad dis turbed. He declined the chair with a gesture, but she Insisted. I feel much more commanding when I stand, and I want every ad rantage," she said. "I want to set you right, and It will be much easier when you sit down and I stand." Smiling, Millar sat down and looked up , at her expectantly. Slightly con fnsed, she went on: I don't want people making fun of me before my face. I know every thing Do I make myself clear? You were kind enough to mention the bud ect, and I shall delegate to yon the mission of explaining the true facts to those dummies." She grew quite vehement, and her cheeks flushed. Millar looked at her admiringly as he said 'Your confidence does me great hon or." . . "As a rule, I don't take these people seriously," the girl hurried on. "I have no more interest lit them or their opinions than I have in last week's newspapers. But I want them all to know that they have not fooled me into marrying Karl, And you all want me to marry him you all wffnt to throw me into his arms." "Fardon me" Millar interrupted But she went on unheeding: "Don't you think I can see through your transparent schemes? But 111 marry him just the same, if he'll have me. Do you understand? 1 11 marry him.' I do not think you will," Millar said quietly. I tell you I am going to be Karl's wife!" Elsa cried, with emphasis Now that you have graced me with your confidence," Millar said, rising, I feel that I may be quite frank with you. This marriage cannot take place." He pointed to the chair he had va cated and smiled. Now, you sit down, because I am going to set you right," he said W onderingly, Elsa obeyed. Millar called a servant who was passing and said: lou will find a small red leather case iu my overcoat pocket. Bring it here. The servant went out, and he con tinued to Elsa: "I know the reason of this marriage, but you you don't know the reason, or "Or what? "Or you don't want to know; hence you are about to consent," "Consent to what?" Elsa cried "Don't beat around the bush. That is what I am trying to avoid. I nm about to consent to become the wife of a man who loves another woman, and what is more, I intend to go on my honeymoon with a man who has an other woman in his heart, who leaves with this other woman everything he should bring to his wife love, sympa thy, enthusiasm, everything. You see. you did not know me. Millar was unmoved by her vehe ment declaration. As the servant re entered their room and handed him a small red leather case be. said: "1 did not think this subject could excite you to such a degree "I don't want any one laughing at me, iuisa protested. "I want them all to understand that I know oulte well the way I am going and that I go that way proudly, fully conscious of it that I know everything, and yet consent to be his wife." "Why?" Millar asked, opening his little satchel. Because because I I love him,' the girl answered and began to sob. Millar smiled wickedly as he took from the case a dainty lace handker chief and held It toward Elsa. "Pardon me; I always carry this with me." he said. "It Is my weeping bag. In It is everything a woman needs for weeping." Elsa sobbed and dabbed at her eyes with, the handkerchief, not noticing that the man was amused. "I I love him," she declared. "And take this also." Millar Bald, banding her a little mirror, then a powder puff and a tiny stick of rouge. Elsa , could, not help smiling through her tears at the absurdity of It as she dabbed and dusted her tear stained face, looking at herself in the little mirror, until all traces of her weeping were removed. So this Ms the far. famed Saucy Elsa," Millar said as he watched her. "No, It Isn't," she said rebelliously. "When I came here tonight I was a young, saucy girl.. 'Now I am a nerv ous old woman. What shall I do?' "Whatever you do you must not be discouraged. You must fight attack the enemy. . But first of all you must be pretty." "I shall try," Elsa said dolefully, "You must show that woman your teeth. ; Of course it Is hard for a young gin to fight a woman.'-l Millar went on "You don't possess so 'many weapons as a married woman who knows love already who may I say something iniproier?" "Please do," she 'said, her saucinesg returning, ,as she. held her hands before ! "A woman who knows all about love that you have yet to learn." ,. .. "I understand," she said. "But don't mind that Listen. There is not much sentiment In me, but I am a man, and I tell you, little girl, yon possess the weapon that w7ill deal the deathblow to the most attractive, the most experienced woman in the world That weapon is purity." ' "Should I listen to all this?" Elsa asked. "You should not,''. Millar replied promptly, 'but listen Just the same. It may help you. And now go dance with Karl. You must conquer. But don't try to be a woman. Be a girl. Don't try to be saucy." ; "I don't care to be 6aucy, but it is so original," Elsa said contritely. "Don't try to be original," Millar said earnestly. "Be yourself. Be modest. Be ashamed of your pure white shoul ders. Look at Karl as if yon feared he is trying to steal you away from girl hood land and show you the way to woman's land. And if any one ever dares to call you saucy again tell him you once met a gentleman whom you wanted to give a piece of your mind and that you left him with a piece of his mind, feeling very small indeed yourself and making him feel as If he were the biggest rascal in the world." Elsa turned and went Jtoward the other room, meeting Karl at the door as Millar withdrew behind a curtain of palms. (To Be Continued.) FINDS NO DOUBT ABOUT WHAT L0NGW0RTH SAID (Continued from Page One.) v : I i MiSiaaMMMii2v rMiiiwiiiiMiMiiMif tWaiiiMininh nn'mnvi - i iim-Miinia vit 11 r m n n J B UNITED FOR ROCK RIVER BETTERMENT and others, who spoke in connection with the republican day exercises of the Rock Island exposition, Oct. 2 1908, on oath do state that I reported the address of Congressman Lou worth, and his remarks with reference to the succession to the presidency in response to the suggestion, made by the chairman of the meeting, of his Longworth's) possible presidential candidacy, were iu substance as fol lows: 'Your chairman has seen fit to launch my candidacy to an office to which I had not expired I mean as pired. gentlemen; I rather think my chances for that office have expired. 'Alons: this line I would like to make a few suggestions myself. Fo th-s next eight years I would propos Mr. Taft. Then in order to keep New York in line I would suggest Theodore Roosevelt for eight years. Then to still keep New York In the republican column, I would propose our friend Sunny Jim." After that modesty pre vents me from making any further suggestions.' E. E. RYDEN " M. L. Parker. Notary Public' "The affidavit of Mr. Sears is as fol lows " 'I, Roy A. Sears, ity editor of The Rock Island Argus, on oath do stat that I was present at the republica da;- exercises of the Rock Island ex position, Oct. 2, 1908, and reported the addresses of Congressman James McKinney, chairman of the afternoon : Congressman Frank O. Lowften and Congressman Nicholas, Longworth and others. Repeatn Nlrk'n Kruiarkm. "I further state that I heard the re marks of Congressman Longwortli relative to the suggestion made by the chairman as to his (Longworth's) possible succession to the presidency of the United States. Congressman Longworth's remarks were substan tially as follows: " 'I must thank the chairman for launching my candidacy for aa office to which I had not expired I shoull say aspired. My chances for that office have expired. - " 'I had thought that a good ticke' for the republicans for the next eight years would be Vi,lliam Howard Taft of Ohio, and for the. eight years after that Theodorei Roosevelt of New York; then for eight years after that my good friend here, James S. Sher man also of New York. After that but modesty prevents me from mak ing any further 'suggestions.' . "Roy A. Sears. " 'James A. Reidy," Notary Public' Statement ljy. Publisher. "Sherman Searle, republican, pub lisher of the Rock island Union, said: " 'I took notes as Mr. Longworth spoke, and they show that he 'said: "I believe that we should have eight years of Taft as president;, after that. eight years of Mr. Roosevelt: after that, eight years of my friend here, 'Sunny Jim Sherman, after that but modesty forbids that I say more along this line." " 'There is no doubt that Mr. Long worth said it, and It was probably something he did not mean to have taken the way it . has been. He said it, though, and his denial does not set aside the fact. His father-in-law ha3 probably chided him since.' : City Editor Wiley of Mr.- Searle's paper, said: . " 'Mr. Longworth's statement was "I consider Mr. Taft good enough for eight years as president, after that we ought to have eight years of Mr, Roosevelt, after which we should have eight years of my friend, 'Sunny Jim. After that but modesty forbids.' : "The Union, republican, printed its report of Mr. Iong worth's speech seriously, " 'That was rushed through and we had no time to discover or say that he was humorous at times, Publisher Searle explained. Heal Entate Dealer' Version. . "James Reldy, real' estate dealer. said 'There Is no doubt about wha Improvement Association Organized by Residents of Cities on the Stream. Dixon, 111., Oct. i. The Rock River Valley Improvement association was organized here yesterday and will hold a three day session. Lyman E. Cooley made the principal address. The of fleers elected are: President J. F. Edwards, Dixon. Vice president Thomas S. Nolan. Janeeville. Secretary John M. Stager. Sterling. Treasurer F. G. Jcnes, Oregon. on the "reported remarks. His denij'. at Cincinnati is hardly based on fact He undoubtedly made a mistake anl regrets it now.' "William McEniry, attorney, said: " 'Ol course Mr. longworth said Mr. Roosevelt should succeed Mr Taft. I thought at the time it was a singular statement for the sor- in-law of the president to make. H h-j evidently been scolded for his rashness. " 'Mr. Sherman, Congressman Mc Kinney-and the others will admit he said- what is attributed to him. His denial is a joke, though his nomina tion of his father-in-law was not.' Several Slnciilnrl y Deaf. "Some republicans of Rock Island have discovered that their hearing was badly affected on the day Mr. Longworth spoke, and though within a few feet of him at the time several deny that they heard a word of his remarks. ' Following- are some of their versions: "R. R. Cable, republican, formor president of the Rock Island railroiul I was close to Mr. Longworth, but could not catch much of his speech , When he made the suggestion regard-, ing Mr. Roosevelt, as reported, I was not following him. "B. F. Knox, republican I can not talk regarding Mr. Longworth's state ment. I was there, but do not care to repeat what he said. "B. F. Hartz. president Hartz & Bahnsen Drug company 1 was near Mr. Longworth, but do not remember THE MARKETS. Chicago, Oct. 1. Following are the market quotations today: Wheat. December. 98. 99. 97, May, 100. 102, 100, 102. July, 95, 90. 95, 9. "" Corn. ' December, 04. C4. C4, Cl. May, G4,,0i,. C4. Gl'j. ; July. Co, 3, C2, C3 . Oats. December, 4S, 491,, 4S, 19. May, 5C3-4, 51 V, . 50. 51. July, 40, 47, 4C-j4, 4CS.i. ' Pork. October. 13.80, -, , 13.80. January, 15.75, 15.95. 15.70, 15.95. May, 13.90, 15.S0, 15.05, 15.80. Lard. October, 9.90, 9.95, 9.90, 9.92. January, 9.50. 9.50, 9.40, 9.50. May, 9.42, 9.50, 9.40, 9.50. October. 9.40, 9.40, 9.15, 9.25. January, 8.40. 8.45. S.37, S.45. May, 8.45, S.50. S-.42, 8.50. TO PROVIDE NURSE WITH HORSE AND RIG Proposition of King's Daughters Is Gladly Accepted by the Associa tion snd Outfit Is to Be Secured. Receipts today Wheat 26, corn 110, oats 130, hogs 21,000, cattle 20,000, sheep 24.000. Estimated receipts Thursday Wheat 40, corn SI. oats 1S3, hogs 10.000. " Hog market opened weak. 5c lower. Hogs left over C.9C0. Light S.SOQO.oo. mixed and butchers 5.950.75, good heavy G.OtG.S0, rough heavy G.00 C.20. Cattle market opened weak, 10c i lower. Sheep market opened strong. Hogs at Oamha 5,000, cattle 8.000. Hogs at Kansas City 10.000, cattle 15, 000. Hog market closed weak to 15c low er thau yesterday average. Light 5.05 O0.45. good beavy 5.85(0.G5, rough heavy 5.S5(56.10. Cattle market closed slow. Beeves 3.40ffi7.35, cows and heifers 1.05'g5.3"), stockers and feeders 2.G0f?4.GO. Liverpool opening cables Wheat lower, corn unchanged. Liverpool closing Wheat higher to lower, corn higher. Northwestern receipts Minneapolis:, today 715. last week 457, last year 118; Duluth, today 403, 'last week 009, last year 397. At the meeting of the Visiting Xurse association held Monday evening with Dr. Emily Wright a committee com posed of Mrs. H. S. Cable, Mrs. Robert M. Pearce and Mrs. J. R. Tuckis from the Helpers circle of King's Daughters made the proposition to provide the association with a horse and buggy for the use of the visiting nurse and also agreed to assume responsibility f.)r ilf the expen.-e of keeping th horse and buggy. The association ac cepted the proposition with nia::y thanks and will at oace make ar rangements for the care of the outfit. The need of a horse for the use of the nurse has been felt ever since thr organization of the association anl the board of control is much gratified at the generosity of the King's Daughters. ern Pacific 140V,. 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