Daily clarion and standard. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-07-28

10 the drama and the stage; she almost for
r0t the Agents name, and was obliged 10
open her purse to look at the advertisement
she lad cut out to aid her memory
The porter showed her into the paTlOr.
she seated herself on the sofa, closely draw
Ing her veil over her face, and with thoughts
completely confused, awaited Mr.. Fowlers
coming
Sue had not long 70 wait ere the gentle
nan walked into the room, bowling ana
taaiug his seat on the sofa. josephine saw
II cGC= that he was young, and rather hand
some but with that bombastIc air which
none Juu the low and common are ever
guilty q. He waved 2 white cambria hand
zeI-1l-t proIuselys constantly striking his
uu-sra-Lei his cOuutenance was Tree ana
easy like his address. II rather loud
tone ne said
well, Josephine THAT line Of business do
you wish TO engage for-ley-
Line Of business - Josephine never heard
Of such a term applied TO the Drama she
C2Isec ueutly vas at loss 10 answer the
question but veutUred to say
! fear do not exactly understand you
sCuderstaud me, " echoed lie Tudely
why. I an sure I talked plain enough
What kind Of playing do you Hke' Do Eou
understand ne, now ny aeaT3
! lear Ihsrdly do l would like 10 play
ali tbs hsT0IDes-"
IT appears to ne, said 3Ir. Flower rather
sharply. thar you are a a0Ulce, and II so,
can rell YOU at once, that we do not want
any Green b5Trs- Us want people TO know
what their business IS, and that IS just il,
nc dear
Josephine began now 10 De quite indignant
IT lI Ey-.er'S iuSOIelt manners she 1uicE-
II rose aud quietly, Yet firmly said
--Ir Fowler, please address ne as Miss
josephine and if you do not wish me oJ0Iu
Eour company, you might al least treat ne
With d little more courtesy
Her veil had fallen Of showing her hand
some face, on which Mr. Fowler gazeG with
asCyu.slme1ti lie was at once fascinated by
hex great beauuv-Le also admired her quick
Ie5occ-Lls own nature was covardly bold
ret lie really loved true courage and spirit
his conduct vas changed at once, and lie &C
Iua-.T became gentle, and spoke IN lower
tone Of voice
Indeed, Miss Josephine, I beg your par
-Cl 3lT position as agent IS not the most
agreeable I have so many TO please and yet
cauugC act myself allow me TO say from
your appearance, should judge thar you
have had some experience in the theatrical
profession. / pray you be seated and let me
Try 10 uUderslaud4your wishes
G5la at once Teseated herself the earnest
manner and gentle tone with which Mr..
Fowler delivered this little fartering speech,
formed IN erroneous opinion Of him. She
iuugcguJIv confessed that she was a novice,
ylc had been an amateur while ST school,
ard had played several good parts, Teceiy-
Ing much praise
Well, Josephine said Nj Fowler. calm
l~. owe viii give you chance but I must
utsr consult with Nh Master
Perhaps I had better see him. said Jo-
: pLius tmioly.
rCl no. that Is not necessary. IcOuld
DOW gave you decided answer but te al
ways consult each other Oh all business mat /
lLr Fowler was one Of those mushroom
gentlemen who make the most Of their posi-
zion. He was fond Of saying 're when allu-
ding to 1lr. Master
very Well" said Josephine when SHALL
call for vOnr final dcCIsi0u2'
just as she said these words, Nj Master F.
entered the p1rlUr Mr Fowler introduced .
Josephine TO him. and he al once addressed I.
her very aETeeaJly, and kept his eyes con-
sgautlv ON her face. aud when be had learn
ed leT business. he said
Miss Josephine, / VIII give YOU TLe posi-
non of Walking lady, and pay YOUR board
and I'll travelling expenses, with salary .
81 seven dollars & wecE--we start il one .
week from to-day, Tor the West be at
Chamber Street Depot Tor the il o'clock .
train, oudI Vii meet Eou there
---. -l-.e-e- -lGl turned TO Nj I CFsi-l s.1u .
s-i5
i am happy 70 Inform you thar have .
succeeded I'D engaging juvenile man"
y la- is Lis name asked Nj Fowler. /
f5sns uc7v rose 10 leave the room. as she .
saw thar business with her was 1T an end
but when SHE heard Nj Masters reply, she .
scarcely kusw how she left the room. All
size remembered vas. that she heard the
la'Gs Of Ned George. She fastened home
wondering lit was her steamboat acquaint-
sa-e- When she related the good news TO
Lucy, she suddenly remembered that she
aHs5 now part with her tr,.s and constant
friend.
But nc" said Lucy, We viii not part,
/ have plan in view, which, if can sue
L il bring out, l shall never leave youi
Ut please, Miss Josephine, make NE prom
-- do MT oppose M views when you hear
-c.-r
Toe eek rapIllT passed by bringing the
lay "L.-L was appointed for the troupe 70
cave The city During this time she had
s.J-o C-cusLC Of 1Ir George, lat had not
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