Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-09-30

the preliminary stages, anyway;
know that they're really considering it
seriously, and that is something in its
favor but Tn hoping for more than
that; I'm hoping that they will really
accept 1t. and launch ii in good style,
| and If they do why-I know, of course,
| you'll think I'm conceited and over
fond of myself to say such a thing-but
with all sincerity. Mr.. Carleton, | think
| the book would be a success; / think 1t
makes an approach to something like
literary merit. oh, If | could once get
my start-get some pretext for think
| ing that | had right to put more and
more time into writing, and less and
less into what is really only the merest
hack work, that has to be done so
hastily and superficially that in the end
| IL would kill any mans style-then I'd
+, Work as nobody ever worked before
| I'd kill myself to learn to write as
want to write"
| He broke off suddenly, his hands
clenched, his face ablaze with the ras-
sion of the artist who Graves to ex-
press in concrete form the dreams and
| visions that float athwart his brain.
| Henry Carleton sat regarding him nar-
rowly, his face expressionless but
when he spoke his tone could hardly
| have been kinder or more sympathetic
| "Yes, yes, ! understand your feeling
exactly" he said, "and your ambition
| Is a most worthy one. I'm delighted
to hear about the book, and IL you
will allow me to do so, | should be
very happy to try to help little.
There are one or two ways that occIr
! to me offhand-understand me, Of
course-ways perfectly legitimate and
business-like in every particular, In
which ] think word from me with
Small e. White might at least do no
harm. Won't YOU try to get me a list
of the men who do their reading for
them? Well leave no stone unturned
that properly may be turned to give
your effort a fair show. Roses hap
piness is my happiness, and to see you
in a position when you may rightfully
pay your addresses to her-that ! most
earnestly desire. And in the meantime
you must come out to The Birches-
let me see-come out tomorrow night,
won't you. and dine with us? Jacks
coming and another man, | think.
shall be delighted to have you join US,
/ l.
me, | may safely answer for Rose"
| He rose as he finished speaking, ex
| tending his hand in farewell. Vaughan,
rising also. gould only stammer his
thanks You're too kind, altogether.
Mr. Carleton" he managed to say. II
KNOW how any word from you would
meet with the most respectful consid
Grafton from Small S White. 1t would
/ 4 II fAv ffst,, ,...v.f.xr
night, nothing could please me more.
And how is Jack? ] haven't seen him
| since he got back from the West"
Jack is greatly improved, / think,"
Henry Carleton answered. as 1t seemed
to Vaughan, trifie shortly, however,
you'll see him tomorrow night, and
can judge for yourself"
Vaughan hooded. I'm glad to hear
it." he said Il got the impression
from his letters that he was doing far
better in every way and I'm awfully
glad if it's so. Well, | muU go, Mr..
Carleton. You've been very kind to
take everything the way you have. 1
know, of course, in one way, at least,
what a disappointment this must be
for you. | don't care such lot my
self Family trees and all that never
meant such a great deal to me. and
money bags even less, but for Roses
sake, why, wish were the wealthiest
man In the world, and the most aristo-
cratic; she ought to have everything
that girl can have So you're awfully
good not TO make row"
Again Henry Carleton smiled Mon
sense," ne said heartily, those things
make no difference with me, either.
You've chosen a great career, and all
we must do now is to make success as
sured, so that you can come to me as
know you want to come, saying, ME-.