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Till lUiDAY, HH FMBEll 17 T he D evil By FERENC MOLNAR Qramatixed by OLIVER IERFOSD Adapted by JOSEPH O'BRIEN TAVAGg tef. .................................. . . CHAPTER I. fj—«tender Jeweled hands ef I t'hra Hoffmann trembled a<> that she fumbled at the hooks ' and burtons that held topeth the waist she was trying to renew Her heart l>eat with a violence it had cot known twfore during the six placid years of her married life. Her fiu <as a mask of fear—fear of the ui tee'^. the unfathomable—of the turl-i lent c itlons that seemed crowd.n urging t:p from unsv.-7~.ted depths in ter very soul. Jlnie. I'y-ffmanu war ’n tee studio Karl M; where she had c-u troug'it 1' her portly banker ••nçh.t ’’.i* Berman Hoffmann, that the Irony of the sweetheart of her happy girlhood, ealDtiriR li-r portrait for the pleasure e:- . < m whose name she bad taken, ci it be consummated. But ft was v.it.i u 1 thought of this that Hoffmann teal t 1 her there or that she had <•, - ■:■.■■! to go or that Karl had re- <elv.‘d i!i“m. Hoffmann welcomed th<> a ;i-t dolly to his own home and knew ti je-::. us.v Karl, forgetful of the Idyl of bls youth, dwelt in thought od tis apt ro,idling marriage to a beautl ftl yores heiress. Olga, loyal to her tuaband. believed that the old romance was laid nw«y among those faded ireams faintly remembered, but which come no more. And yet when her husband had gone oat. leaving her there, the failed laven der of the sweet old days turned lurid, and for the first time in six years her soul confessed Itself and lay bare and mshriven. But she fought down the memory and clung to those six years of silence, and all the while there was In the very air of the room an unseen presence that seemed dragging her backward through time, bridging those years clear to the day when Karl, the boy had taken her In his arms and kissed tier lips and told her that he iloved her. Now. with all of that In her heart. she yet tried to put It out of her thoughts. She forced herself to a light tone and airy words. “Come, M. Mahler; I have come to .get my portrait painted as my husband wishes it," she cried. “We must go to work.” Karl, torn by emotion as herself. acquiesced. “Here are shawls from which you may select one for your shoulders,” the he said. “I will go and prepare | Atudlo while you remove your blouse.” He left her so filled with fear that she could hardly bring herself to tug at the buttons that held her waist. “Ah!" she exclaimed impatiently at last. Hinging the waist from her. As it dropped to the floor her per fectly rounded shoulders and white throat were bare. She arose from her seat and reached for the filmy silken shawl she had chosen. But the shawl fell froci her nerveless hands and she drew back, with a shriek, gazing in h“rr >r at what seemed -an apparition A melodious voice, suave, gentle, de- 111 .‘rate, said: "Madame. I beg your pardon. I fear I permitted myself to fall asleep." From the depths of a great artn- e.'i Ir drawn up liefore an open tire whov red light gave It sinister il lumination, a man arose, stood liefore Olga and bowed profoundly. He was In th.? conventional afternoon garb of • gentleman. His frock coat was black; hi< hair was black; his eyebrows, eye- la '• s and eyes were black. His face was white, as colorless as his lmrnae ul.ate linen, ns expressionless as the monocle he wore. , One touch of color, f". a me from the scarf. He looked with undisguised admira tion at the beautiful woman before him. Rut it was the cold, critical ad- tnlmrion <vf the cynic, emotionless and If«. Pin bint, catching up the shawl and hiding her gleaming shoulders As she looked •t him his eve* seemed to hold hers Rhe was fascinated, yet repelled. "I thought I was alone,” she falter- *d when her voice came to her. "When I came in some time ago M. Mahler was out. and I must have <n asleep In his comfortable chair. -Again I apologise.” Tear and suspicion dilated Olga s •.fe» and she drew yet farther from this suave. [toMehed stranger "There was no one In that chair a few minutes ago when my busband *as here!" she cried Without a flicker of expression or a tra -e of emotion In his even, steady *o4ce. the stranger glanced casually •t the chair from which he had etnerg *d like a spertej and replied: beg your pardon. I must be mis- ■hk«n He seemed like one who wouid J**’ Infinity. There was nothing ironical In his with grave polite- >*, and he bowed I advanced Olgn retreated At be_________ trtl the door through which Karl ' entered the studk» Mlxrr did you come from?" she ho exclaimed quickly. "I come here; I co everywhere! I am long. anlmntsd. the only part of 8ha that reems.1 .live HI« -ve-v was '«Id. bta face expreeawalee«, eves aachasgtng m tbslr steady Na-k:>»sv Mit his hands were vibrant Tbslr teres were literal «[«».A AU Impulse tvnlch he bad banished from his speech, from his walk, seemed cen tered In his hands. It flashed across olga aa »he gazed at him that he wa» the incarnation of the arch fiend, the very spirit of evil purpose against which all good con tends, against which sh te bad fought unconsei .Iisly for six v ■ears. It was this» terrible* p iut was drag ging her back V r those years, puint- Ing with fresli < mw lor me the laueu faded areaui. d> filling her heart with the wild, sweet desire of a child. She pressed her hands over her eyes to shut out the specter and cried aloud: "Karl!” Then she fled to meet the young art- 1st, hurrying to answer her call. Olga was startled and n'an.vsl quick iy at Karl The young artist could not keep the blood from rashing to 'Jis elxeks, but he replied careieasly: “Olga would do my poor art great honor I never knew that either of vou thought so well of my skill.” “Come, come.” Herman cried. “I want a portrait of Olga, and you shall paint It. Let us discuss it What sort of a pose would you sugg st. Olga?” "Really I would have to think about It. Hem m' Olga answered. "T!fs Is rather sudden, and one ein't m.-il.e mind alstut a portrait so CHAPTER II. EGA was a ward in the family of Herman Hoffmann when she met Karl first. A preco cious boy artist, talented, but untaught, he attracted the attention of the wealthy family, and they gave him employment to further his ambition. Soon he came and went among them like one of the family, patronlxed by Herman, who was his senior, and ador ed by Olga, whose playfellow lie was. He was a handsome, sturdy youth, with hair lhat fell In rich, black clus ters over his white foreheii 1 and eyes that sparkled with buoyant life and purpose. There was never a word of ' love be- tween this boy and girl. It was the true spirit of comradeship. I But they loved each other without knowing that It was love, because life was fresh and sweet to them and the days were long for playtime aud dreaming. Their happiness was unclouded until the time eawe when it was determined that Karl should go away to Paris to study and that Olga should be given the finishing touches of her education that she might take her plao« in so ciety. Then the comrades became sweet hearts. When they were to be sent away from each other they knew that It was love. "Ali. Karl. I shall be so unhappy without you!” Olga said. “But I will come back, Olga, a great artist perhaps, aud you will lie prouder of me than ever.” "Yon will forget me away in Paris.” “And will you uot forget me, Olga?" "Ah. never, my Karl!” Karl took her In bis arms then and kissed her. “I love you. Olga. 1 will not forget." The years went swiftly for Karl in his studies, and the love of a youtli goes readily to sleep. As for Olga, she mourned her sweetheart sincerely for many months, but there was much In the world that she was learning about, and the few relatives she had were busy with her future. Young Herman Hoffmann, grown stout and ser .11« and taking part In the business affairs of the family, loved her for her rire beauty, and they were married. K.irl came back, -famous, painted portraits and lived the life of a young artist. \ Hoffmann had become a banker and a man of Importance. He was slow and somewhat pompons In speech, but he was loval in his friendship for Karl and devoted to his beautifm wife. Karl 1.— came - ----- and went In their bouse almost as he bad in Never once days. Iwwvw- ----- »lid he or Olfca sneak of their old love to each othe.. «a. dead. j— — Each bel eved ■ It For i~31crG Olga th* this was not strange, as she had her hus band whom she believed the loved, her home and her social life Her time was taken up. anil Karl was only a dally Incident The toting artist came berk to a consciousness of Olga» 1*««»? "nd sweetness She had adopted a ma temal air toward him which he found vastlv diverting Sometimes there throbbed In hl» pulse« • ’*•» "f nld fervor but he had himself we.l In control H'.s emotions were not way ward He told himself dally almost that be thought of Olga aa a slater. But lt waR .tgnlficaat, although be never admitted lhat. that he had to tell him self this same thing very often Thin »ped «'« •T*"r" Of °1<a’ stented, nnrnlfl-1 "fe , , J'"?« Ia bls rtudK where notable, came to painted and model. I”-*’ "“'^l ,nd an '»Id mamxrvant k»ok« after hl. clothes and bis eo®f,>rt " was a spadoua apartment, richiy fur nI,hed tn the trapr'n« nhl(h arV*’,'* There he lounged and worke< but l> all »he .1« *“<’|,b.7 husband ha I never been there K.r mo.r of thing« In the world 11 , r vr p-rtralt. I P he did not -v O! -’ t.e- er spoke of It. .7 not until Herman himself evening at Hermans borire rl had l*en making some Herman ■aid: I ¡hr have - y yon never painted nf Olga? I She Is more heso- anv of yoar mode!« or your "Wliy not? Now. I think a half engtb portrait. In evening dress, with a shawl thrown over your shoulders, would l>e very attractive." Herman had grown quite stout and wore a neatly trimmed Isnird He was generous, good natured aud kindly, and Karl was very fond of him as well as grateful to him and hie family for the opportunities they tiad given him He did not wish to opisme tills wbfm of his friend, and he left the discus sion to Olga. "I should prefer full length In s street costume." she said. "Not at all." Herman asserted. “The picture will be painted indoors and hung Indoors, and you wear Indoor clothes Now that Is settled. Karl, when shall we t>egln this portrait?" "I can l>e ready at any time." Knrl said. "Come when you will. I am quite at your disposal." “Then let us have a sitting tomor row What do you say? I will take Olga to your studio, which we shall be very glad to inspect, and leave her there. I shall l>e very busy In the aft- era. n, but 1 can call for 1 st when the sitting is over.” “Itellghted."' Kart cried, with enthu siasm. "Olga, you will make a splen did model, and I aliali l»e happy to paint you.” "Very well. I am In your hands," Olga said. “We will have a sitting to- morrow, and in th« evening you will come to my reception. You will meet Elsa there.” Elsa was a young heiress selected by Olga as the [»respective bride of Karl. Olga had brought them together and In every way fostered their growing fondness for each other. “You are determined to marry me off to Elsa. I see.” Karl said, laughing. “It's high time, my deHr Karl, that you took a wife and settled down,” Olga said, with maternal emphasis “I don’t like this studio life for a young man of your Impulsive temper ament.'* “Well, I'm a willing victim," said Karl, laughing. "The moment you married people settle down to your own bondage you tieitin to try to put others In the same plight." “Nonsense. We want you to be hap- py, just as we are. don't we, Her- man?” Hoffmann looked Indulgently at his wife and Karl. Elsa will be a good match for you,” “And tomorrow evening he said. should be your opportunity, my t»oy." Karl felt himself strangely disturb- cd at the thought of Olga's coming visit, He roamed the rooms of his studio when he got home, looking at the miscellaneous assortment of pic tures. arms, rugs and bric-a-brac. A few sketches In charcoal and oils he thrust incontinently out of sight. They were not for Olga to see. He did not awaken old Heinrich, his servant, but lie busied himself rearranging the fur nlture and even hunted up n duster ami dusted some vases and porcelains. He laughed at himself then and threw aside the brush. “I suppose I could leave this to Hein rich." be said. "This will be Olga's first visit And now I believe that I've wanted her to come here all the time—for six years But It la Just as well.” After Karl left them Olga and Hoff mann dlarussed the portrait. "I don't suppose It will matter, my leaving you at the studio tomorrow afternoon." Hoffmann said. "I have some Important business to look after. You see. Olga. I trust you.” “Of course you do. you old goose!" Olga said. Ian thing and pinching his ear. "Now. good night. I'm going to bed " When she was alone her husband's words recurred to her. “He trusts me”' she mused "Of course he does But why should he tell me about It tonight? Why Isn't It a matter of course?" CHAPTER HI. l aki \P.' .?' nrnu ! ' '•■■r v “ is <!’- «ratnnrr turtxd that night by vague turi*.) — — t— TyX bim when he an se He was filled with misgiving, iloubt, uncer tainty fit» tb- ughts. half formed, dis turbing were of < ’Ign He tried to think of marri-ige with Elsa but It was without enthusiasm Warm, beautiful, affectionate, «be mad* no Impression on his heart, which saruwd like Ice. He lotted around tbe studio with a version. Tbe pb-tgres on the walls seemed no | longer to represent the aspiration of the artist They were m< >entna of K K the models wbo hu.l posed and flirted always annoying-In our street cloth »nd talked scanvlal within bis walla. He paced tbe floor restlessly, nerv Forgive me. Karl." She hioked appealingly at Karl, and ously twisting his uullghted cigarette iu his fltigers uutil It crumbled, his he was moved. “Never miud. Mimi, lluu along mouth tight, bls eyebrows drawu to gether Then he seized his hat aud home now. and 1 promise to [mint avereoat aud tiuug himself out of tbe you again. [>erhaps tomorrow. perhaps the next day “ iloor Into tbe gat her! ug winter storm She threw her arms uround hl« neck For an hour be plunged through the »now, the chaos of tbe storm matching and kissed him. Then she tied from his mood Almost exhausted, be turned the room Karl flung himself dowu on back toward tu* borne and entered the couch again and hid his face with Tbe room glowed warmly In front of his arms the Inviting fir« was th* big armchair CHAPTER IV. with Its wide seat, comfortable eusb- Ions atul high pulpit back. As he laid LGA'S dream Journey table his greatcoat he stepped toward beeu through the flowerlug tbe chair. Intruding to bury bimself In orchard of girlhood hand In Its depth and surrender to bls mood hahd with Karl, aad «he A shudder ran over him. sud tie drew awoke with 11 sense of regret that the back, staring at the seat. realities of everyday life should take It was empty, hl« eyes asaured him. the piece of sueh Joyous vision She but he qpuld not rid hiin.seIf of a feel felt strangely elated during H m > day lug that It waa occupied. He pressed and eagerly waited for the hour when his hands to his eyes and then flung Herman was to call for her aud take them outward with the gesture of one her to Karl's studio. distraught. "1 wonder w hat It will t*e like "I am going mad." he thought. there?" she asked herself a dozen He called loudly, harshly: limes. “I think I have always lieen “Heinrich! Heinrich!" Jealous of that studio and Its ¡stsslblll- The old man. alarmed at his master’s ties, and I have always wanted to g" unwonted violence, hastened Into the 1 there but I did not dure." Then she chided herself room Karl flung aside his eoat. aud Ilelurich held for him his velvet dress thought she bad not uttered. "W liy. I'm a gooee! What am I e<»n- ing Jacket. He sll|>|H*>l Into it, shook hliuself and lighted a cigarette His 1 fessing here to myself? That I am In hands shook with nervousness, and he love with Karl? What silly nonsense! held them out from him that he might Come, Olga, you are getting romantic." look at them. Herman came after luncheon, and "Oh. what a terrible sight!" he groan they drove together to the studio building Old Heinrich admitted them, ed. "Monsieur?" Heinrich said Inquir his eyes growing big and round nt the imposing splendor of Herman's great- ingly. "Has any one been her«?*' Karl ask eoat aud the Iswlldering Iswiity of the grand lady ed. “No, monsieur; only Ma'm'selle Mimi Karl. In his artist's velvet jacket, She Is waiting in the studio to pose." hurried forward to greet them With au Impatient gesture ‘Karl "Welcome to my workshopC lx walked aero»« the room, picked up a cried. newspaper, flung himself on a couch "How do you do?" Olga «aid, barely and held the sheet tiefore his eyes. He giving hint her hand and turning nt did not even see the print, but he |>er- once to let her eyes rove curiously slsted, trying to banish tils restless around the walls of the room. thoughts. “How do you do, Karl?" Herman Heiurich, solicitously brushing and said "You see we are prompt. And folding Karl's mat. waited. The artist now I am curious to see your place." Karl watched Olga as she surveyed looked nt him Impatiently. "Tell Mn'm'selle Mimi I »hall not the room. He felt piqued nt her eeen>- ing lack of Interest lu him need her today. Slie may go." "So thin Is yOur wonderful studio, "Yes, monsieur." Ilelurich said. The Servant stepiwd to tbe door of she said absently. the studio and threw It open. He I "It Is much Ilk» n Junkshop," Knrl said dt‘[>recatlngly. called out: "Ma'm'selle. M. Knrl says he will "It Is very interesting," Olgn Bald. not tie -d yon today. You, may go "Wliose picture hi that?" she asked. | pointing to a painting of a half nud« home." Heinrich withdrew. Karl lay nt full figure on the wall. length on the couch, holding the |>:i|>er "That? Oh. that Is n moilel who has befori-fhlni. [>osed for me." A young woman daintily featuri-d, "Oh, yes; I roccgtiize it. We tne< th« with rounded figure, whose lines show girl on the stairs. Herman." ed through her close fitting costume, “Oh. yen; that la she." burst Into tlx room. Herman busied himself looking at Although conscious of her presence the picture, chuckling ovsr thoae that and Irritated. Karl did not look. He cnaght bln unpoet Ic fancy and niMlg- pretended to lx absorbed In Ills news Ing Karl In the rile at some of them, paper. Mlml looked at him and wait “I must come again nial lns|s«-t ed. but as he did not speak she ven- . them more nt my leisure." be an Id tured timidly: “This afternoon I have to go away.' »• “Aren't you going to paint me to- "I am aorry you are not to remain." Karl said politely. day?” "Er—no. not today.' “Oh. I auppoee we might put off tlx "Do you not love me any more. sitting in view of the fact that the Karl?" picture flight have I shui [minted any The newspaper rattled with the art time tliesi' last six year«." Herman "But Olga han lieen nervous ist's impatience and lrrltatiou. but be said did not answer Mimi approached him. about the ball we are going to tonight, "You do uot love me. You have and I thought It ts-st to Icing her to ceased to care for me. Ah. Karl, when day to dintract her. You know this in you loved me you puluted me every really a honee wanning tonight.” "And we were obligud to Invite no day! Now you palut nothing but land many people," Olgn said, «till lisiklng scapes ” at the pictures Karl forced a laugh. “1 hate these social affairs.” Her "Nonsense." he said. "You talk like man rattlxl on. “but I suppose In our a silly child, Mimi.” What “You say that now', nut you did uot position they are Inevitable say such things when you loved me. time »ball I return for Olga?” It la always the way with us "it grows dark quickly." Karl said, Knrl poor models At first it la. 'Ah, what lookP : nt Ids »vetch. "In another hour shoulders, what beautiful coloring, v.e ' 'll not Is- able to see. Kup|MM<e :tir 1 iboat 4 o'clock.” what [lerfect ankles!' Then you paint 'you "Very .11 And now 1 must Im go- us every day. Aud then it In: 'What In the world have you done with yotfT 1' - You are coming to the ball to- figure? It Is all angle».' 'What on 1 Knrl? You kuow you really are earth have you put on your face? ! It the guest of honor. Isn't he. Olga?" is as yellow as Ohl parchment.' j And “Yea, Indeed. Karl 1« to fall in love then you paint landscape«.'' with his future wife tonight.” Mimi burst Into tears and vigorously Knrl looked at her. tsit she spoke daubed her eyes with her handkerchief. with ¡N*rfect self poane»alon and light She was an extremely pretty girl of ly- the bourgeois type, with heavy colls '■ “I shall do my beet,” he nald. and of straw colored hair plied high on he tried to «[»eak with enthusiasm. her head and big blue eyes that were “Ah. you are not half grateful quick to weep enough for thia treasure, Karl. You Karl arose, threw aside his paper should be happy,” Olga snld and essayed to comfort her. “Of course he should, and he wHl.” "There, there.” be said, patting her Herman Interisme-I. moving toward tbe ■boulder, "don't cry, Mimi. You are door. "We will all Is* happy, yon and full of folly today.” Elsa and Karl and I everybody. I As quick to smile aa six had txen to hope." cry. Mlml unveiled her eyes and looked Olgn went nearer to Karl and »[»itee at him eagerly, her lips parting over seriously. her white teeth. "She la a very charming girl. Karl." "Then you do hive me, Karl? Ah. "If you nay one word more about that tell me that you love me!" girl. I shall fall In love with her Imine "Yes" dlately. which would be ahead of my "And you will paint nx again? If matrimonial ached ills,” Karl replied not today, perhaps tomorrow?" Jestingly "You know I am not obliged “Perhaps, but I am very busy." to fall In love until tonight.” He turned from her «ml sat on the "Well, jvell, I must !»• off " Herman Mimi's mood suddenly <x>och again said as lie went up to klan Olga “GocA and she cried out at turned to anger, by. dear I nlinll call for you at 4 him furiously: O’clock " "1 know that yon do not love me. Alniv t against bin r ill, Karl asked and I know why You are going to be a quo <tlon which he Icid never tiefore married. Yea. ya«,' as Karl made an In I h's life t!ioi:g'it of Impatient gestu e; "* know it Is true " t yon afraid 10 leave your "You are very «illy. Mlml.” he said. . w Ife iilc’iey "Ah. no; I am »ot! It 1« true what ' I have «aid. I have heard all about It. “V.'ltb gw. I mean " but I did not believe It because I waa Herman looked at hbn and then | a fool. You are going to mnrry Mlle «poke Jestingly, but with an effort "1 Elsa Berg who Is Mid to be very !*«n- ,.-n hurrying away because I am «frahi tlful ami who will ba a great heiress f «ball change my mln>1 and take Olga «nd then you will forget me aa von with me,'.' be said. would lx glad to do now " "Where In th" devil have yon hen rd all of thl»'*" Karl de nanded. springing (Continued neat week.’ angrily to hi« feet “It does not matter You cannot Kodol Is made of natural digestive 'leny that 'I'ls true * juices found in a healthy stomach, Then h-r ni<s»I changed swiftly »0 and It digests all food completely. contrition, and she went cloae to Karl. Kodol is pleasant to take, and is “Rut forgive me I know ft must guaranteed to give relief In any ease I »>.! ■ • i.i known, and I moat of stomach trouble Sold by all drug We model« are gists. 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Ho is able today to attend to public business of pressing Importance, and his physicians permitted him to sign the death warrants of the convita condemned to die on Friday at San Quentin. Only very Important busi ness, however, was allowed to reach the Governor. The Governor was one of those poisoned at the luncheon given In honor of the launching of the collier Promotheus Saturday. The first death to he reported In connection with the many cases of ptomaine poisoning among the per sons who partook of the sandwiches served at the luncheon given at the Mare Island Navy Yard on Saturday last, after the launching of the Pro metheus. is that of James C. Rey nolds, a waiter, residing at 1341 Fills street. In this city. He expired early today after suffering severe agony. Reynolds was one of the waiters engaged by the caterer to serve the luncheon, and. with a number of his aaaoclates, ate of the food provided All were more or less affected and several of them are still. 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Tl.„ agg-egate of disbursements .luring the last fiscal year was (1.589,786,889.(9, leaving In the treasury a balance of *1,722, 947,275.21. The public debt at the end of the year was *2.626.806.000, against which tlyere was cash In the treasury amounting to *1,81 4,626,- 000. Upon the basis of existing laws, Secretary Cortelycu estimates the revenues for the ensuing fiscal year at *788,798.000. The expenditures for t he sit me period are placed at *902,796,000. leaving a deficit of »114,000,000. LOUIS PRATT. RELIGIOUS FANATIC. DIES IN HOSPITAL I Knnsas City, Mo., Dec, 10.—Louis Pratt wounded during a battle with the police, died at noon Policeman Mullane suffered a relapse during the night and his life Is hanging by n mere thread. Sergeant Patrick Clark and A. B. Selchrlst are slight ly Improved today James S. Sharp, leader of the onslaught against the police, has not been captured. Pratt's wife now snvs she knows Sharp was a false prophet. 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