Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-09-27
ROCKVILLE MARYLAND. SEPTEMBER o. 1907
NO.

fully, but Audrey played without q
break, and at the dress rehearsal even
Beamish was pleased to grunt a
grudging assent to Basils praise.
Then came the opening night. The
house was crowded. for 1t was an
s6riy opening of the season, and the
other theaters were still dark. Beam
ish cleaned upon the crowd of nota-
bles streaming into the house. He
knew that he had one of tho strongest
plays of the hour. To score hit
would mean perhaps an all season run
Mt the home theater and a tremendous
advertisement for the road companies.
But his hopes were dashed when
Basil came out front with worried
look upon his face. 0
TERRY wes thrown out of her auto
mobile on her way to the theatcr."
he reported The physician thinks
she has fractured her skull"
"And we've got to lose all thisr'
asked Reamish, with wave of his CT
sf.sses .s..ysip 1T 10 W. ~lfaE'eg wo-
man appealed only to his own selfish
ness and cupidity.
miss HARDWOOD Is dressing for the
part" explained Basil. "Ahe can play
1t, am certain. 1t would never do
to turn the crowd away. We could
never get them back on later night"
Beamish nodded a grudging assent.
He knew that Basil had stated the
situation properly. TO get another
woman or wait for Miss Terry to re-
cover would upset the play and give
Il a blow from which 1t could never re-
cover.
$50 ahead" he said shortly. TITS q
last chance. Perhaps the play will
carry the girl through"
Basil hurried behind the scenes &c
make the announcement, and Beamisf
numbered in to lean over the rear raj
Of the orchestra floor. At the end Of
the first act he went back on thu
stage.
"Going great" he said shortly. Their
he turned upon his heel and walked
back to his place OF observation.
In the second act Audrey had hel
big scene, and, forgetful of self, sh'
threw herself into the part. She coult
not act well at rehearsal, but now thu
lights and the crowd acted as a slim
illus. Nerved by the further desire t.
Justify Basil's confidence. she surpass
ed herself At the end Of the act thu
house rang with cheers, and her sue
cess was assured.
After the last curtain the crowds II
the restaurants were discussing he
wonderful work. but she still fingered
a., hn nthnP Nttn "
ers had gone, and only the cluster o.
electric lights In the center Of thu
stage Illuminated the place, emphasiz
ing the dark shadows thrown by thu
stacked scenery.
Beamish and Basil were talking al
she came down the dressing room cor
rldor, and they did not hear her sof
footballs as she approached.
81 suppose you'll marry her. your
so stuck on her." gfumbled the man
ager.
"Y0ur objection to her work sealet
any lips" said Basil coldly. II coult
not seem to demand her love as thu
price of her being retained In the com
pany"
"Boshr said Beamish, with an un
easy laugh. you're fool not to grail
her up before some one else does"
II don't agree with you" said Basil
grimly. Audrey stepped into the circle
Of light
II do" she said quietly. Howard
may ask your escort to my hotel"
Beamish In his excitement f0rgo
himself and lit his cigar as the two
passed out For once member Of hii
company had agreed with him.