A TRAGEDY OF THE HEART AND CONSCIENCE

Novelized by Joseph O'Brien from
Henry W. Savage's great play

BY
FERENC MOLNAR

NEW YORK
GROSSET & DUNLAP
PUBLISHERS

DR. MILLAR: "WHAT AN IDEAL COUPLE YOU TWO WOULD MAKE."—Page 56.

By Permission of Henry W. Savage.

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FOREWORD

There is a great lesson for all women and men in this wonderful story. It is one that will impress with its power. But I am glad to say that I do not believe fully in its truth. The Devil here wins his victory, as he has won many. But each year, as men and women get better, the victories of Satan are fewer. Good men and good women fight against evil and do not yield.

This tragic, heart-breaking story, by the wonderful new writer, tells one side of the battle between good and evil that goes on in every human heart. It has its lesson for all men and women.

It is a powerful warning against playing with fire. Its lesson, taught in the downfall of the man and woman, is "Keep away from evil, and the appearance of evil."

Beatrice Fairfax.

THE CHARACTERS

Karl Mahler	An Artist
Heinrich	His Valet
Mimi	His Model
Herman Hofmann	A Banker
Olga Hofmann	The Banker's Wife
The Devil	Calling Himself Dr. Millar
Elsa Berg	An Heiress

The scenes are laid in Vienna, Austria, in Karl Mahler's studio, and in the conservatory reception-room at the Hofmanns', and all the events transpire within the space of one day.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

	PAGE
Dr. Millar: "What an Ideal Couple You Two Would Make"	[Frontispiece]
Mimi: "You Do Not Love Me; You Have Ceased to Care for Me"	[16]
"Call Me Dr. Millar. My Social Position is Beyond Question"	[40]
"The Art Dealer," He Said Sarcastically	[70]
"They Seem to be Growing Fond of Each Other," Olga said Jealously	[108]
"Let Only Your Bare Neck Show Above Your Cloak, and the Tips of Your Shoes Beneath It"	[115]
"I Have Begun This, Let Me Finish It. Let Me Dictate This Letter"	[136]
"I Wanted To Feel That You Loved Me As I Hoped You Did"	[173]

Note:—The illustrations used in this book are reproduced from scenes in Henry W. Savage's production of "The Devil," the only version approved by the author.