Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-26
HER CAREER.

ing paths. Among the cushions which
were piled In luxurious confusion u
young man lay lazlly putting cigar
and watching between the clouds Of
smoke the sweet face OF the girl OPP
poslte, as she skillfully guided their
light bark homeward.
Then YOU are determined" re-
marked the young man. as he puffed
ring Of smoke and watched 1t disap-
pear. Quite" came promptly from
the girl. and she smiled as II 1t We're
a waste OF time for her to have any
doubts on the subject uppermost in her
mind. Silence relgned until broken by
her companion, who exclaimed, impa-
tiently: Beatrice, why can't you lis
ten 10 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.
the dearest and best little girl on
earth; but the hardshlps they endure
are appalling, even to Il masculine
mind"
so. to your mind. man Is better
able TO endure hardship, overcome
temptations and meet success than a
womGnF' Indignantly Another good
reason to continue on my chosen path,
to show Just such men as You what
we can do" She smiled triumphant
ly, and vigorously piled the paddle
Soon they arrived Mt the landing and
after having housed the canoe, walked
leisGrely homeward. "A penny for your
thoughts, little girl he said, playfully.
They are worth more she an
swered, hcr voice filled with emotion.
Il was thinking of this dear old place
that | will have to leave; all the old
familiar associations. too"
"Oh, becoming homesick so soon?
What Will 1t be when you are really
gone? | understand. dear. /. TOO. have
left home and friends, and--but YOU
are determined"
burton, don't" She said appealing
ly You make II so hard" she con-
tinued, the tears gathering on her
lasheS Il try to be SO brave and
accomplish something. | must make It
success. | have made good start
Everyone (but yom encourages me.
know the life Is hard. but it would not
be true success II ii came easily; and
] 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 | shall see
YOU again. You start ON the road In
September, believe YOU said" try
ing hard to hetray no anxiety. She
turned her head. He bent forward
and looked tenderly into her face: but
this last was too much. and. bursting
into SobS, She buried her head on his
shoulder and cried rs though her heart
would break. He Clasped her TO him
and said: Beatrice, promise me
should You ever need friend YOU viii
come to me, and II You ever give M
this life YOU will be my own little
wife for better or for worse" kiss
Ing her passionately. he put her from
him. while with dropping head she re.
piled, slowly. Il promise, Burton
"MllH N!non l am So sorry. but your
violin accompanies has met with an
acridtIl aud | have had to engage n
new man, very fine musician
though. May | ask You TO he In readi-
ness I'm about five minutcs| and with
ouI further ado the busy manager
rushed back TO his place ON the stage.
leaving Mile. Niuon very much irri,
tated by the news. Il was So ANNOYING
10 be obliged to rehrarse with II new
man 0t the last moment But after NIL
the little Trima donna was warm.heart-
cd, and it was her old friends acct.
dent which concerned her NEST
Seven years ago we knew Mile.
Ninon as Beatrice pnlaway. Young
girl full of lofty ambitions; to-day she
is a successful singer and the old
yioliuist had been like father to her
through all her trials. and SHE loved
he venerable musician and felt sad on
account Of his Illness. Then she unused
on the past ana wondered why she had
not heard from Burton i'm the last four
Years ANA ii he had heard Of her sue
cess. \ little sigh escaped her as she
arose in answer 60 bcg can belt
\ hush fell upon th. company n,
Mile Nhon began to sing. She ala not
notice the new musicians SHE had for
gotten all save the tender words of be,
~ong--bor whole heart ana soul wer,
i'm the rendering of Il. and as it die,
out in low tones Of love and ec>taS,
her eyes dwell on the new violiniS
with hewjldcrcd expression. Refor,
she was aware Of It. Burton Leslie. fo
it was he imprisoned her hands in his
and, regardless OF the assembled com
pauy. was exclaiminy: Beatrice
Beatrice, how you have changed. Ru
| should know YOU anywhere" Their
followed explanations while the com
pany. silently dismissed by the man