The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1866-09-16

quite surprised when Gena told the
porter that her trunk was not to be
taken down stairs.
Why, amt you going?" asked
Katie, quite surprised.
Not tonight" answered Gena,
trying to smile.
Goodness, Miss Josephine, you
ain going to travel by yourself, are
you?"
q do not know replied Gena,
scarcely needing the questions of
Katie She was wondering where
Lucy was; she had not seen her that
night in the dressing room. She also
remembered how suddenly Mr. George
left the theatre after playing his part
She desired to see him before he left,
and, If possible, ask him II he knew
anything Of the story Katie had told
her that afternoon. On returning from
the hall that night she had asked Mrs.
Bush the question, who answered her
as evasively as possible.
Yes, my dear child" said the old
lady, | think l have heard something
Of this vile story, but l am quite sure
that no honorable-minded person be
lieves it.
did you know, Mrs. Bush, that |
am going to leave the company 2"
asked Gena in a trembling voice
No, did not; when do you leave
us :" asked Mrs. B., surprised.
4 leave tonight, but believe me,
my dear friend, / shall always hold
your attentions to me in the kindest
remembrance"
Indeed said Mrs. b., with much
feeling, 9 am truly sorry that we are
to loose you, but | earnestly hope that
you will do well wherever you may 90
and now as we are parting, perhaps
never to meet again, allow me to give
you some advice"
81 shall be very grateful to you, my
kind friend, for any advice you may be
pleased to give me-" answered Gena.
''Never become familiar with the
members Of our profession. There
are many very worthy, and estimable
people who are on the stage, but am
sorry to say, that there are a great
many who are not worthy of the name
Of either actor or actress. Attend to
your duties, keeping yourself secluded
| from all gentemen>s society; you will
! learn that few gentlemen belonging to
/ the Fashionable and fast portion of so
vty, have very high estimate of an
! actress. Keep alOof from every one,
until You attain fame in the profession
you will then be Independent; you
! Fxrin find fhncn xr-ha ho1l h., I3crIor4
position, in whatever they pursue, re.
curing intellect, are protected from in
suits, by the power which their supe-
rior mimi has created for them, as {
shield from all base intruders. Re
member kindly, my remarks, will yor
not, my young friend asked Mrs
Bush, in a gentle tone.
Gena was much attached to Mrs. B.
and regretted exceedingly that she
must part with her valuable society
She quickly took the hand of Mrs B.
and said:
"My heart thanks YOU for what yo1
have just said, and l shall certainly
treasure up every word of your kline
and motherly advise. l hope that we
shall meet again
II hope SO, my dear child,' answer
ed Mrs. b.
Long after Katie had left, Gena sa
in her room, feeling greatly depressed
and wondering why Lucy had no
come to tell her good bye. He
: thoughts she could not collect to form
any course of action Tor the future
Her mind wandered back to the past
thinking of that father so dearl,
loved. She never blamed him for hi
strange conduct towards her. Sh
thought of her only sister, and hoppe
that she was happy. She forgave he
all her heartlessness towards her, whel
she thought that Louis love Estelle-
the Count was still beloved by tn
pure and generous girl whom he hat
J so basely treated. Gena's nature wa
too delicate, too ETHEREAL to love twice
never could she have the same senti
: ment for another as she had 70
: Count de L..
| She was aroused from her midnigh
meditation, by low knock at her door
: she instantly asked,
: "Who's there 2"
, "Its me. Miss Josephine" Gen
knew that kind voice, and immediatel
: opened the door, grasping quickly tn
hand of her devoted slave.
5 MY dear lady, what is the reaso
you did not go with Mr.. Master p
Lucy was weeping so that she coul
not answer Immediately she soon cor
trolled herself and said
} "My dear mistress, | know how yo
o have suffered. l have heard all the has
and wicked lies they have dared t
tell about you. but / could do nothing
and would not tell you what the
: said. because l knew that it would a
; most kill you, but | asked Maste
, George about it this afternoon, h
cried Just like a child, but said that b
l. was powerless, although he had see
5 Mr.. Masters and contradicted tn
5 story > he said he was glad you wer
| going from the company; he told II
! to never leave you. Here is aletter b
told me to give you.
Gena took the letter and opened i
= finding enclosed three hundred dollar
t in bills. The letter read thus:
q | Miss JOSEPHINE,
Esteemed Lady: Permit me to loan you ii
enclosed amount, and il you have no prit
engagement, please to follow my advice, 9
at once to New York city, taking Lucy wit
G you, and apply to Mr.. Charles ParslOe, ii
!. dramatic agent; his office is on Houston 81
two or three doors from Broadway, put yoI
/, name in his book, and he will secure to va
J., an engagement He is perfect gentlema
and will treat you politely.
should be pleased to hear from 70
Should you desire to favor me with a lette
s direct in the care ofMrs. Charlotte Living
ton, New York General Post Office 1t will
;, forwarded to me. Geua, have my best wish
for YOUR success. l shall leave Mr. Master
company next week. As yet know not whe
u l shall go God bless You, and ever kee
s YOU pure and safe, is the prayer of yol
- friend EDWIN GEORGE
This letter soothed and quiete
Gena' troubled spirit. The delicacy {
It his assistance pleased her Althoue
V she did not need the money, she coul
: not return it to him, as she felt certai
ho 5ociraI RI ap+ towards her Ike