The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-02-20
HER CAREER.

$50 H@J B1aSSAuA1y III anu OUT LHe vino
Ing paths. Among the cushions whicI
were piled In luxurious confusion
young man lay lazily putting ciga
and watching between the clouds O
smoke the sweet face Of the girl on
posite, as she skillfully guided thei
light bark homeward.
Then you are determined? re
marked the young man, as be pufged &
ring Of smoke and watched 1t disap
pear. Quite" came promptly from
the girl, and she smiled aa II II were
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.
tlentIy: Beatrice, why can't you lis.
ten to reason? l have told you of the
life which actresses leadl I do not
mean morally. I know you are strong
ana good. In fact" In a softer tone,
the dearest and best little girl on
earth; but the hardships they endure
are appalling, even to a masculine
mind"
80, to your mind, a man is better
aole to endure hardship, overcome
temptations and meet success than a
WomanT Indignantly. Another good
reason to continue on my chosen path.
70 snow just such men as you what
we can do" She smiled triumphant-
~, and vigorously piled the paddle,
Soon they arrived at the landing, and
AFTER having housed the canoe walked
Aeisurely homeward. "a penny for your
thoughts little girl," he said, playfully.
They are worth more" she an
gWered, her voice Allied with emotion,
Il was thinking of this dear old place
nat l VIII have to leave; all the old
familiar associations, too"
oh, becoming homesick so soon2
what Will 1t be when you are really
gomez understand, dear. I, too. have |
LEFT home and friends, and-but Won
are determinedw
Burton, don't" she said, appealing
~ You make 1t so hard" she con-
tlnued, the tears gathering on her
AaRheS. Il try to be so brave and
accomplish something. / must make II
. success have made a good start.
hV0ryone (but YOU encourages me.
know the life is hard, but 1t would not
% true success If 1t came easily, and
am willing to try, OIL so hard" And
'ns smiled at him through her tears.
leave tomorrow" Burton said, az
hey reached the gate of her home
and God only knows when / shall see
Zou again. You start on the road in
september, believe you said" trv-
ng hard to betray no anxiety. She ,
urned her head. He bent forward ,
ma looked tenderly into her face: but 1
MS last was too much, and. bursting d
MO sobs, she buried her head ON his !
noulder and cried as though her heart G
YOU'D break. He clasped her to him I
no said: Beatrice, promise me I
mould you ever need friend Won win =
ome TO me- and If you ever give up @
MS life you will be my own little I,
Rire FOR better or for worser' kiss n
~ ner passionately, he put her from q
Inn, while with dropping head she re- a
hed' slowly: Il promise, Burton" ~
t,
mile. Ninon. am 80 sorry, but vour O
io4ln accompanlst has met with an r,
celoent' and l have had to engage a a
ew man, very fine musician ri
Tough, May ask you to be in readi. a,
ess IN about five minutes?" and with st
1t further ado the busy manager
lShed back to his place on the stage II
aVtng Mile. Ninon very much irri. r.
ted by the news. 1t was so annovtng IN
De obliged to rehearse with a new O.,
an at the last moment. But after all 8,
e little prima donna was warm hoar+ ~
; ana 1t was her old friends acct.
mt which concerned her most. m,
seven years ago we knew Mi,a On
mon as Beatrice DIlaway, a Young fir
ri rull OF lofty ambitions; TODAY eho of
successful singer. and the old he
olinist had been like a father to her be
rough all her trials, and she loved
2 venerable musician and felt sad IN hif
count OF his illness. Then she unused In
tne past and wondered why she had He
i heaFd from Burton in the laat Four oil
ars' and If he had heard of her src- an
S. A little sigh escaped her as sha re,
ose In answer to her call bell tbe
: hush fell upon the companv 80 no
le. Ninon began to sing. She diS NJ nlv
ice the new musician; she had Fo, res
ten all save the tender words Of her Der
ng-her whole heart and sonl waro tai
the rendering of it, and as II 6taS tho
In low tones of love and acstosH =
T eyes dwelt on the new viol,n,st ao+
tn hewildered expression. Befors or
was aware of 1t, Burton Leslie por Srs
was he, imprisoned her hands IN HE IN
a. regardless of the assembled COM Al
n.y. was exclaiming: Beatrice tho
arice, how you have changedi Rnt ola,
should know you anywhere" Then No =
lowed explanations while the com mo
n.y. silently dismissed by the man. 9TH