Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-21
PERFECT LOVEMAKING


- EAR MISS RAYMOND - The
ii Maggie Dramatic Club, of which,
~ as think you know. 1 am n mem.
Der. has been placed In a very awkward
position by the sudden marriage Of its
leading lady. Will you help us out of
our difficulty by taking her place in the
approaching performance of "A Golden
Hearth" The part of Sybil would suit
you splendidly. Perhaps you will let me
come and talk the matter over with you
tomorrow evening. Ii I do not hear
from you by the morning I shall conclude
l have your permission. Believe me,
yours truly, ROBERT MORE.
Marjorie aRymond looked at the let.
ter with an expression half of pleasure,
half Of alarm on her pretty face.
'"What shall l do, dad?" she asked.
appealing to her father across the
breakfast table.
Whatever you like. Of course,
Madge. You always do, you know"
I'm not sure what | want to do"
said Marjorie. ignoring the latter part
Of the sentence. 1.-THE worst of II Is,
I've got to make up my mind ut once,
because-let me see, what is 1t he says?
oh. here: III do not hear from you by
the morning the morning! Why,
that's to-day-now--this very minute!'
: Hin! Let me look at the envelope.
Why. that letter was only posted ut
midnight, so you couldn't possibly have
got II before this morning"
consequently. couldn't possibly let
him know In time II didn't want him
to call this evening. He might have
thought Of that. How stupid Of him."
ION the contrary. Madge. It was
rather clever Of him." retorted Mr..
Raymond. regarding her humorously.
Miss Raymond attempted frown,
but only achieved smile.
But don't know that care about
stepping into Miss MOntgomery's
Shoes" she said. 'She was quite q
star. you see, and all the male Magpies
are such shining lights; I shall feel like
u farthing dip In comparison"
"Why not talk II over with More to-
night?" suggested her father. "Any.
how, you needn't make up your mind
till then, you know. Madge. The press
Ing question OF the moment is, what
ere you going to have for breakfast"
Its awfully good Of you to come to
the rescue, Miss Raymond" were
Nore's first words to Madge that even.
:ng.
But I Invent said Yes at all yet
she protested. land I'm not sure that
am going to, either"
Then you're far more stony-hearted
than took you to be. Just think Of my
position! Why, I've rs good as prom
Used the Magpies to get you for Sybil."
"You know very well you'd no bust.
ness to do so. Why. you've never even
seen me act"
Now, remember what an infalliblc
physiognomlst | am. You've got an
acting face; that's quite sufficient as.
surancc for me-"
What nonsense! I'm only feeble
amateur-that's what Tom calls me
und sybil is quite beyond me. I'm
sure"
at least, why not have shot at IT.
It's capital part, aud you ought tC
play II well. Just think Of that ex
auls!te scene In the third act between
Jack and Sybll. Doesn't the thought OF
that tempt youf
"On the contrary, It appals me. hate
those sentimental bits. They don't ap
peal to me in the least. I'm such q
frlghtfully prosalc creature myself, you
know"
80 much the better; then you needn't
be afraid OF letting the part run away
with you. Come, you're not going L
he so cruel as to dlsappolnt u.s."
We'll, II you put in that way-I don
want to be disagreeablc. But, | war;
YOU. | shall never be able 10 do tina
love scene properly"
You will with practice. We ca
have lots Of private rehearsals, II yo
like. Ny evenings are quite at you
disposal
why, you don't mean to say your
cast for Jack? Oh, how funny" An
Miss Raymond burst into a peal o
laughter.
More looked a trifie hurt
II don't consider the situation so yer
humorous" he said However, III
glad II II amuses you"
"Oh, really beg your pardon" erie
the girl. Il know I'm frightfully rud'
but II there Is one person in the worl
more prosalc and matter-of-fact tina
myself, ! believe IT'S you, Mr.. Nor
And the idea Of us two impersonatin
n loye-slck couple! It's really too al
surd" And the speaker gave vent
fresh peals Of merrlment
"Yes, Of course, | see it now. III
ha It's awfully funny" retorte
More, and joined In the laugh with
gusto that did him infinite credit III
then, of course. More was a promlneI
member Of the Maggie Amateur DR.
matte club,
And you honestly think shall do
asked Madge. on the day following Il
first fun rehearsal If "a Code
Heart"
"YOu'll do hrst-rate," More respon
ed. heartily. Hartley Is delighted vii
soy. know. or course, rs again