The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-08
Angles AMBITION
BY GERALD PRIME.


11c,opyright, 1910, by Associated Literary Press)
Lhey We're taking it over-Angie and her pretty
1T certainly must have been gratfying--in a wav"
said Mrs Calhoun In her eisurey Southern monotone
her daughter was buttering a piece toast, an oc-
upatioh whlch seemed to demand her utmost concen-
fatoh Mrs Calhoun slipped her in silence
tea at breakfast habit which gave an added dis
tncton in Alabama, where such a preference is un-
They were not in Alabama Mrs. Calhoun re-
GREETED the fact and that they perched-most
insecurity 1t seemed to heron the eleventh floor of a
New York apartment hotel. She had been trying for
daughter shared her bit OF information
the younger woman seemed inclined TO withhold for
Well do you really feel-pleased-over your mean
our venture? continued Mrs. Calhoun. with gentle
ing her hands fan listIessIy into her lap
This was a direct question. and such demanded
ahswer-eVen though it came from her mother. who
angie knew perfectly well. would have been neither
hurt nor resentful had her daughter elected to
No" she said, a laugh which did not ring
Is, -. aact when alu hot escape me attention OF
her mother and added greatly to her disquetude-"it
wasn't WASH. at all gratifying and I'm not bit pleased
with It l lust hate 1.-THE whole business, fren be-
ginning end"
"Oh, Angie"
Il knew it," the girl interrupted reckessy. was
determined to do it and nothing could
me when the chance l wouldn't have accepted
to New York and be an An actress. indeed"
You certainly have talent Angle. heap OF It," her
Not little bit" declared her daughter positively
= I'm Angela Calhoun first. last and all the time and
never lose my hateful identity a single minute
It makes difference whether the part is Queen Ez-
sudden assumption Of spirit that almost transformed
into anybody else. That is-uniess-"
Just so--unless," Angie came TO the rescue
how they did applaud you last night! said Mrs
Calhoun returning tactfuly the matter in hand An
those people must have enjoyed It, II you didn't.
thought they would get enough Of that last
don't see how you can feel that IT wasn't a sue
cess Eyerybody in the house was delighted Mr.
Goldsmith was charmed. He came into the box to
congratulate me, you know
He too excited to say much of anything Our
little girls a big winner was one thing Really, An
carrying on. l couldn't help feelng-weh. proud Of
you"
something really worth while" said Angie in voice
that passing beyond her control
maternal CONSIDER; you have but to the word
and Will go south at once We back to
Talladega in blaze of glory. Your last night
has made that possible Shall begin to pack up.
That was all that was required bring about
slant reaction The girl abandoned her sensational
lapse with dextery that would have served her ad-
nirably on the stage.
Don't let be sentimental momsey" she said.
we really afford No. won't go back
Talladega There isn't soul in the town that
eyes again"
Mrs. Calhoun sighed family Il used to think thai
YOU and Geon Martin" she began, but Angie woq@
not permit her.
Mr.. Martin and / mere acquaintances-nothing
more, she said. with air of nality. Then she con-
tnued. Il shall so right on as have begun am
not actress and know IT, but as long as the public
wants me it have me-and welcome. Goldsmith
sign with him for three years ana shaii
probably or course, don't expect to keep up the
deluson that long somebody is sure to nd me out be
fore very long"
MIR Goldsmith very pleasant-for foreigner
hazarded Mrs Calhoun because she did not agree with
her daughter her low estimate OF her histrionic
ability and that Angie not in the mood to bs
batted successfully.
He's perfectly horridi" declared the girl with an
emphasis that her mother shiver They all
aref"
Then why don't go back TO Alabama by 'he nrst
train" walled the perplexed woman helpessN
n TO her question. Mr..
Geoffrey Martin announced
Are you going to hiIn?' Mrs Calhoun asked
FrhispeFr
Certainly not. Say that at breakfast
"Nobody breakfasts at this hour IN IaIaoegs~