THE CHARACTERS

Karl MahlerAn Artist
HeinrichHis Valet
MimiHis Model
Herman HofmannA Banker
Olga HofmannThe Banker's Wife
The DevilCalling Himself Dr. Millar
Elsa BergAn 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.


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