Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-07-01

Harvey" laughed, and obligingly
brought up, one by one, the members of
Mr.. Croat's specially selected London
company" and introduced them to Miss
Violet Amhrose-our new Romano"
Miss Bellenger, the handsome leading
lady, Mr.. Flynn. the comedian, and
various Others filling more or less prom
inent places in the cast were presented;
after which Muriel timidly expressed her
intention of returning to the lodgings
she had secured before coming on to the
theater.
81 Travelled all night" she said, in ex-
PLANTATION, "and feel in want of restp
why, of course, you poor thingi"
cried good -natured Mimi. "And to think
we kept you here chattering all this
time! You must be tired to death, and
your part TO study, too" Then, as Har-
vey Riddell made step forward. and
seemed about to speak, she added
let me walk as far as your door with
you, dear. May IL"
On MuriePs acquiescing she took her
arm, and the two left the theater to-
gether.
Riddell made a movement expressive of
annoyance at Miss Delaine's action.
Margaret Bellenger, who was watching
him closely, gave an unpleasant laugh
Meaning glances passed among the
other members of the company, but no
one made any audible comment.
Meantime, Mimi Delaine and her COM
panlon went down the principal street of
the little manufacturing town towards
Muriels lodgings.
Harvey was going to see you home,
only prevented him!" said Miss De-
laine. I'm not one to spoil another
woman's sport, but / can see you're not
his sort. Time enough for him to walk
you round when you know more about
him."
II should not think of walking about
with a man who was an absolute
stranger to me- replied Muriel "If Mr..
Riddell really contemplated making such
suggestion, | am very much obliged
to you for sparing me the unpleasant-
ness of refusing hint"
Little Miss Delaine stared.
Il guess you haven't been long in the
profession she said do you generally
make an enemy of the leading man to
start with?'
IAN enemy!" echoed Muriel. Surely
Mr.. Riddell would not seriously expect
me to accept an offer of that kind on
such short notice. And, even if he had
made the proposal to me, how could
my dcclinig it cause him to become my
| enemy 2?
"Ah, you don't know our ways YETI
said Miss Delaine, pityingly. Don't Of
fend Harvey Riddell by refusing him a
little thing like that, if he asks It, But
try not to give him the opportunity of
asking it. Miss Belenger's in love with
him, and if he neglects her for you,
thereU be trouble. If she takes a dis
| like to you, one word to Croat. and you'd
have to go. She's been his leading lady
! for years, and he wouldn't hesitate be.
tween you!"
1t occurred to Mimi las it often did
| after an outburst) that she had let her
| tongue outrun her prudence, so she added
in a subdued voice, you mustn't take it
that | mean any harm of Mr. Riddell.
But he's got firty manner, and some-
times, if a girl doesn't know, she may
take him seriously, and find herself in
| love with him before she knows where
she is. I've taken fancy to you, my
dear, and wouldn't like you to be made
unhappy in any way You're not angry
with me for speakingf"
NO, oh, mol" replied Muriel; and then
the absurdity of the idea that she should
get to care for anyone but Lionel made
her smile, even through the dismay
caused by Miss Delaines words.
They had, by this time, arrived at the
girls temporary home, and here Mimi
took her leave.
you'll be sure to come round between
the acts and see us all this evening.
won't you, dearf" was her parting re.
mark; and, after making the desired
promise, Muriel was left alone, to re.
fleet on the prospects of her new life.
TO BE CONTINUED.