The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1911-01-26
unoccupied. Marie Durthy had re-

the chorus girl Marie was taking her
first peep ut things in Gotham long be-
fore Miss Henley was aware Of her
fitting.
I'm going to take you to Rollins"
exclaimed the chorus girl the morning
after the two arrived in New York.
He has keen eye for talent rs we'll
as form. and he can. if you make hit
with him. place you in his pony bal
let. Rehearsals start tomorrow at the
Rotterdam, you know"
Rollins. ballet master of national
prominence. welcomed Mabel enthusi-
astieally. She was to have speaking
part this season in THE Mermaid"
rival production. but Rollins was
above petty jealousies. He listened to
the girls plea for her friend. all the
while playing analytic eyes upon the
newcomer. Under other conditions 1t
would have been embarrassing to the
girl.
I'VE have over 100 girls in the
'Nymph and the Naiad.'" volunteered
Rollins. bis lean face alight. ''and. by
Jove. every one of them can sing.
I'll give you Il tryout OH the piano. II
you don't make good it's nix to you
In our gentle merry-merry. although |
don't mind doing Mabel favor pro
vfdcd 1t doesn't pull down the stand.
ard OF the show
Marie. although n bit frightened. had
a truly clever voice and one trained
beyond those of the usual aspiran,S.
She "r.:de good"
AS the cirl. flushed with pleasure.
turned to so IL sound came to her that
seemed to freeze he red blood in Ike,
heart. She stood in Il strained. atti
tu1e listening. Rollins glanced ut her
euriuuSly.
Are you such an admircr OF genius"
he scoicI. that the mere voice of
Connie Nurant can turn you into q
white statu::"
"CtnEie Durant" gaspcd tie gill
"Who l., sLe:"
she has Fever heard Of Connie Iu-
rant! came from the ballet master in
niure than simulated horror. Lord.
child: Where have you Leen all these
years? Mis-, Durant is the bright and
particular star Of the 'Eymph and the
Naiad' and probably the highest sal
AIRED artistic on the American sta ye
She comes Of Il family of actors. Her
mother, grandmother and great grand
mot her were all on the boards. and the
sprighly antics Of the vivacious Con-
ME are household topics. Still you
ask. Who is Connie Durant?' For
shame. girl"
The terrorizilg voice grew in volume
as it's owner came nearer. OF whom
did 1t remind Marie? OF whom but
Marie
The girl turned quickly and glanced
into the horritied eyes of her aunt.
Miss Constance eyed her niece Sc
verely. fsut what Il changed Miss Con-
stance: The prinl. OLD fashioned curls,
coiled ropes Of hair and tortoise shell
back comb We're gone. and in their
place rested a low. modish wave. The
ancient dress always worn by the aunt
while visiting the school-that hideous
furteaOwed monstrosity. the shame OF
her oelative and the delight OF the
other schoars-had given way to Il
delightful creation whispering Of the
gay city across seas. A slim hand
WlfA tapering. we'll manicured fingers
rested lightly on the arm of II tall cav
aijeI', who was now gazing at his
i,eSMtiful companion curiously.
Miss Constance. metamOrphOsed into
this dazzling vision all Of twenty
years younger than the sallow faced
l ,n1 r..
stare at her frightened niece with
great round eyes Of Amusement. The
: voice Of the woman had told the Secre,
, CT her identity. Rut for this the run
: away would not have known her.
: why that pose. Counie?" asked the
amused companion OF the actress
'":Have you found in the young lady a,
,se,nbryo geuius?" He turned am,lsesll,
ttD the girl. You're in luck, kid" h.
: ventured. with laugh. The grea
+ 'sConnie has looked upon you with posi-
tive interest. and you may expect t.
sake wonderful strides along aistrioui,
maths from now on"
mo comedy. Thomson" snapped til,
sale indicated rs the great Connie
LAS usual. you are rather OF am ASS
Granted. gracious lady," ca Inc from
tie hummer. He swung his alat in
acknowledgement bow. -1;ranted Thinl
l .ycal. fair mistress. that 1 would he ,
:geod comedian were it not soo"
lThe woman ignored him.
Marie" she said briefly. ",rhere ar,
organizations to I've made. wsnt yo,
ltO.eOme with me-
lit was then that the boarding Aous'
miss recovered her voice ~Risia. dea,
auntie. she said sweetly. II think tha
there are explanations to lie lnads.'
'Ov@:' luncheon III an expensive ie.s
taur;a4t stories were exchanged.
Year mother" began the actress
gazing across the table and into h,
admitting eyes Of the girl ~was nl
SSTiste-a theatrical star-ix.fore .S.At
married your father. Our family has.
always !reen OF the stage. bnt it M:ls