Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-10-13
HER CAREER.
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HE setting sun cast

(TS biz setting sun cast its rays
over the waters of a beautiful
river as canoe came vending
ats way gracefully in and out the wind
ing paths. Among the cushions which
were piled in luxurious confusion a
young man lay lazily putting a cigar
and watching between the clouds Of
smoke the sweet face of the girl OPP
posite, as she skillfully guided their
light bark homeward
Then you are determined?" re-
marked the young man, as he pulled
ring Of smoke ana watched it disap-
pear. Quite came promptly from
the girl, and she smiled as If it were
a waste Of time for her to have any
doubts on the subject uppermost in her
mind. Silence reigned until broken by
her companion. who exclaimed, impa-
tiently: Beatrice, why can't you lis
ten to reason? / have told you of the
life which actresses lead! / do not
mean morally. | know you are strong
and good. In fact" in a softer tone,
1.-The dearest and best little girl on
earth; but the hardships they endure
are appalling, even to a masculine
mind"
so, to your mind, man Is better
able to endure hardship, overcome
temptations and meet success than a
woman?" Indignantly. Another good
reason to continue ON my chosen path,
to show just such men as you what
we car do" She smiled triumphant
ly, end vigorously pied the paddle.
Soon they arrived at the landing, and
after having housed the canoe, walked
leisurely homeward. "A penny for your
thoughts, little GIRL he said. playfully
They are worth more" she an
swered, her voice filled with emotion.
Il was thinking of this dear old place
that l will have to leave; all the old
familiar associations. too"
ooh, becoming homesick so soon?
What viii it be when you are really
gone? l understand, dear. l, too, have
left home and friends, and-but you
are determinedw
Burton, don't" she said, appealing
~. You make il so hard" she con-
tinued, the tears gathering on her
lashes. 81 try to be so brave and
accomplish something. l must make it
a success. l have made a good start.
Everyone (but YOU encourages me-
know the life is hard, but it would not
be true success if it came easily; and
l am willing to try, oh! so hard" And
she smiled at him through her tears
Il leave tomorrow" Burton said, as
they reached the gate of her home,
''and God only knows when l shall see
you again. You start on the road ia
September, l believe you said," Try
ing hard to betray no anxiety. She |
turned her head. He bent forward |
spd looked tenderly into her face; but |
his last was TOO much, and, bursting
INTO sobs she buried her head oil his
shoulder and cried as though her heart
would break. He clasped her to him
and said 'ceatrice, promise me
should you ever need a friend you will
come to me. and if you ever give up
this life you will be my own little
wife for better or for worser' Kiss
ing her passionately, he put her from
him. while with dropping head she re-
piled, slowly: Il promise, Burton"
Mile. Ninon, l am so sorry, but your |
violin accompanist has met with an |
acci6 mt, and l have had to engage n |
new man very fine musician,
though. l'ay ! ask you to be in readi-
ness in about five minutes?' and with |
out further ado the busy manager
rushed back TO his place on the stage. |
leaving Mile. Ninon very much irri- |
tated by the news. 1t was so annoying |
TO be obliged TO rehearse with a new /
man at the last moment. But after all !
the little prima donna was warm-heart- |
ed, and it was her old friends acct |
dent which concerned her most
Seven years ago we knew Mile. |
Nmon as Beatrice Dillaway, a young |
girl full of lofty ambitions; to-day she /
is successful singer, and the old |
violinist had been like father 10 her /
through all her trials, and she loved |
The venerable musician and felt sad on |
account of his illness. Then she unused |
on the past and wondered why she had |
not heard from Burton in the,last four
wears, and IL he had heard of her sue
cess. A little sigh escaped her as she
arose in answer to her call bell
A hush fell upon the company as
Nile Ninon began to sing. She did not
notice the new musician; she had for
gotten all save the tender words of her /
song-her wslole heart and soul We're
in the rendering of it, and as it died |
out in low tones OF love and ecstasy |
her eyes dwelt on the new violiniSt |
with a bewildered expression. Before
She was aware of 1t. Burton Leslie. for
It was he. imprisoned her hands in his, |
and. regardless OF the assembled COM
pany, was exclaiming: Beatrice, /
Beatrice. how you have changed, But |
/ should know you anywhere" Then
followed explanations while the com
pany, silently dismissed by the man
pger. left the happy couple alone ON
the great. gloomy stage.
Next day Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Leslie /
announced their marriage to the COM
pany, and while the orchestra poured /
forth the beautiful strains of Men
delsSohns wedding march they re-
ceived the sincere congratulations from
all, and Beatrice Dillaway's now Mrs. |
Leslie's. career was fulfilled.
apo',S Sun.