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

to the drama and the stage; she almost ior-
rot the Agents name, and was ooilgeo 10
omen her purse to look at the advertisement
she had cut out to aid her memory.
The porter showed her into the parlor
She seated herself on the sofa, closely draw
Ing her veil over her face, and with Thoughts
completely confused, awaited Mr.. Fowlers
coming.
She had not long to wait ere the gentle,
man walked into the room, bowling and
taking his seat on the sofa Josephine saw
ut once that he was young, and rather nand-
some. but with that bombastlc air winch
none but the low and common are ever
guilr- Of He waved white cambria hand
EeTcLief proTusely, constantly striking MS
mOustacLe; his countenance was iree anu
easy, like his address. In rather LOUD
tone he said
Well, Josephine, what line OF business 40
you wish to engage for-hey-.'
Line of business :" Josephine never heard
Of such term applied to the Drama she
consequently was at a loss to answer the
question, but ventured to say
I fear I do not exactly understand you,
Understand me- 8" echoed lie rudely
why, I am sure l talked plain enough,
What kind Of playing do you likei DO you
understand me, now, my deaTi'
I
all he heroines.'
It appears to me, said 3Ir. Flower rather
sharply that you are aorlce, and if so,
/ can tell YOU at once, that we do not want
any green horns Ne want people to know
r has their business is, and that IS just il,
H. 5-al.'
Josephine began now 10 pe quite Indignant
at Nj Fovler's insolent manners she quick
/ IL rose aud quietly, yet firmly said
LII. Fowler, please address me as Miss
josephine and if you do not wish me toJoin
. y0ur company, you might at least treat me
with d little more courtesy"
Fer veil had fallen of showing her hand
some face, on which Mr.. Fowler gazed with
ascUuishmeQt; he was at once fascinated by
hen great beauty-he also admired her quick
reto-t-his own nature was covardly bold,
yet he really loved true courage and spirit
his conduct was changed at once, and lie ac-
tua-lv became gentle, and spoke IN a lower
tone Of voice
Indeed, Miss Josephine, l beg Your par
don 9Iy position as agent IS not the most
agreeable, I have so many to please, and yet
cauugt act myself allow me to say from
YOUR appearance, l should judge that you
have had some experience il the theatrical
profession l pray you be seated and let me
try TO uUderslaud3yOu wishes
Ggua at once Teseated herself the earnest
manner and gentle tone with which Mr..
Fowler delivered this little fatteTing speech,
caused her to think that she might have
formed IN erroneous opinion of him. She
iuugcgntly confessed that she was novice,
yut had been an amateur while al school,
ard had PLAYED several good parts, Teceiv-
ing much praise
We'll, Josephine. said Nj Fowler, aim
I- 1--WE viii give you 4 chance but I must
ursr consult With Mr. Master
Perhaps had better see him, 1aid Jo-
pliGe timjdly.
On no, that Is not necessary. Icould
how rl-e YOU decided answer, but iCc al
ra-s consult each other on all business mat
Je.s.
Iii Fowler was one Of those mushroom
gentlemen who make the most of their posi-
riol He was fond Of saying 'rt when allU-
Giu-r9 Mr.. Master
Very wclI, said Josephine. when shall
cali for yOur final deClsion2"
Just as she said these words, Nj Master
.ug-rlj the paror Mr.. Fowler introduced
Josephine to him, and lie al once addressed
Der very 8ETceaJly, and kept his eyes con
slautIv ON her face aud when he had learn
I'll l-r business. he said.
'1I--s Josephine, / viii give You The posi-
non Ut Walking lady, and pay your board
aa- oL travelling expenses, with salary
~ sieve. dollars q weck--ve start Ill one
week from to-day. for the West he at
Chamber Street Depot Tor the IL 5.cicck
--a.G, audi viii meet You there
lIr. Master then Turned to Nj Fowler aud
a am happy 70 inform you thar have
sue. .icU in engaging j juvenile man
What is lis name asked Nj. Fowler.
ser..s now rose 20 leave the room, as she
ea" -ruC business With her was at an end
hut when she heard Nh Masters reply, she
scarcely knew how she lett the room All
Size remembered vas, that she heard the
urna Of Ned George. She fastened home
w-lG-riuEit Il was her steamboat acGuaint-
aace. When she related the gcod nev-s TO
Lucy, she suddenly remembered that she
.ausJ now part with her tr,;s and c075t8s.t
friend
but II" said Lucy. re 7-iIl not part.
have piau in view. which, if l can sue
cd = bring out, l shall never leave You
.J- please, Miss Josephine, make me prom
1855 d. not oppose M views when you hear
TIE eek rapidly passed by5 bringing the
a-y which vas appointed for the troupe 70
Leave cEs city. During this time she had
-lJ-r C-ousLr Ct III George, Lat had not
-s-- hin
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