The Press., 1911-02-08

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 at Mrs. Winthrop's declara- Ez5s tion. Finally he said: l&saG@g "Of course if that is her decision there Is nothing more to do."
 'sI hope," said Mrs. Winthrop, "that you will not endeavor to disturb that decision" ....
 ''If the young lady should ask me for advice I could hardly refuse it."
 q do want your advice" said Dora.
 The opposition party exchanged un- easy glances.
 ''If there is no objection, Mrs. Win throp," said Vavin, "I should like to have Miss Fullerton tell me her yer sion of the trouble alone"
 But I don't think it's fair for you to advise" began Judge Elliott.
 Pardon me. my dear judge. said that I should like to have Miss Dora tell me her troubles alone. promise you that I shall give her no word of advice except in the presence of you three"
 "I don't think he really is French man." said Graham as Dora and her friend went into the library and closed the door behind them. ''I think be is lust a medieval German devil. What was that he said to you, judge, about your not looking well? I think he has the evil eye"
 "Now, my child," said Vavin when the two were seated at the bay win dow overlooking the avenue, tell me everything as if-as if I were-your father"
 The girl took the hand that he of fered and clasped it tightly.
 ''It all seems so hopeless" she said, "but it's all just as Aunt Cornelia said 1t would be-"
 'Let us forget her," said the old man. "and let us be calm. This mo- ment is but one moment in long life time. Let us make this moment calm, and we shall make life calm"
 "Pn try" said the girl, and then, relaxing under the benign influence and gentle smile, 'you see, MT. Lud- low, who Is the leading man, is said to be the best leading man in America. and everybody says that he knows more about acting than MT. HolcOmb. At first I didn't like him, but I was so anxious to please MT. Holcomb that when he suggested that we have some private rehearsals consented"
 The old man looked at her uneasily
 MT Ludlow said MT. Holcomb wouldn't like our waySof playing the big scene, and he advised keeping 1t secret for the first performance to- night, but somehow or other we went through it last night. I think Ludlow unconsciously influenced me, and we'll, just can't forgive MT. Holcomb for the things he said"
 The old man leaned over and studied her childish face.
 "You have told me everythingT
 The girl nodded.
 Isn't there something more, my dearY'
 The girl hesitated, and then, "I just can't play in that company, that's all"
 ''Why not that companyY
 "Oh, NJ. Vayin, you are my friend. feel somehow that I can tell you everything. I don't believe my mother was vulgar, but if that scene was vul- gar then there must be something in this hereditary burden that I am sup posed to carry, for liked the way"-
 But you said something about tho company" hastily interrupted Vavin.
 Al. that's the worst part of It," said the girl. '"This man Ludlow--it is known by all stage people that girl in the company usually likes him. He has an influence over women.''
 And you?" said Vavin, leaning for ward anxiously.
 ''Yes, IT begin to feel it. though I hate him."
 But 1t is only the influence" said the old man, his voice trembling. Ut is only the fact that he made you play this scene this way. That is all, my little Dora" He had taken both her hands eagerly and was watching every shade of color that came and went in her face.
 ''Yes." said the girl simply, not un- derstanding what had passed in his mind.
 "Ahr' said the old man with great relief. And the sentiment that three