The American Marquis by Nick Carter — page 142: what you’re looking at

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tA . a) to pata THE AMERICAN MARQUIS:! 4 “* What of it?” she demanded, insolently. q *‘ Nothing, indeed,” stammered he; ‘‘ but I would not otherwise have intruded. I—I beg your pardon.” q Elise smiled. This modest young man amused her. ‘“Don’t bein suchahurry. What did you want?” “‘It was the time. My clock has stopped. Iam sorry to — _ have to trouble you.” Elise smiled again. ‘“Are you my neighbor, then?” ‘<The next room, mademoiselle.” “«« Indeed!” Elise looked bewitchingly interested. ‘Yes, mademoiselle, since vesterday week.” | ‘“Docome in, monsieur. There is the clock. Iam too | lazy to move. Sit down fora moment. What is your oc-_ -cupation?” | ) ** [| am an artist, if you please, mademoiselle.” ; _ Clinton made.a great show of embarrassment, to the ex- | treme delight of the mischievous Elise, who had made up her mind to the amusement of a flirtation. ‘“An artist! And do you paint portraits?” ““When I can get them to paint.” | Elise laughed merrily. This innocent young man pleased ~ her. | , ““If I were rich, you should paint my portrait.” ‘‘If mademoiselle wishes,” exclaimed Clinton, eagerly; “money is not necessary. It would be so much happiness to paint such beauty. If you only . Clinton stopped in embarrassment. Elise shook with mirth. The young man was an easy 7 victim. | : a ‘‘Why, monsieur, if you talk like that I shall be proud. © When shall we commence?” A «‘ Now, if you will.” «* Here?” : ‘‘No. In myroom. I have better light there.” ““Come along.” fe Elise led the way out. > a os dip Comicbooks;com