The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-20
BY JOHN wlLsTAcH.

of his dresser. It is not one of the
most satisfactory things in the world
to arise from slumber knowing that
breakfast must be eliminated, to save
further strain on a shrinking pocket
book. Food at such a time seems
doubly precious; but after an effort
Burrows banished the temptation OF
a morning repast from his mind. He
sat down on the rocky bed, carefully
arranged his newly pressed trousers
and chewed the end of a cigar that
did not hail from Havana.
A visitor from Mars, peering
through the narrow window Of the
bedroom, might have been aston
ished at the contrast between the
chamber and its occupant. Burrows
was suspiciously we'll dressed; his
gray suit was above the reproach OF
a tailor, and, since he had just turned
his cuffs, his linen defied scrutiny
Why, then, this poverty-stricken
room, fitted with disabled furniture
and cheap pictures? Had Burrows
dropped in to see a poor relation, or
was he with Summing party?
Both guesses fly wide of the mark.
He was neither millionaire in dis
guise nor a criminal hiding from JUS
tice, but, alas, merely an actor out
of a job!
Gil, 1o;,rr 4bo oosa purroHya WAS
following the rules of the game, as
dictated by Broadway. In other
words, he was putting up BLUM"
Before leaving for the street he
went to the window-sill, and picked
pansy, the last left in a large tin
can.
"Ah, WE'LL" he muttered. "a flower
in the buttonhole may take attention
from shoes down at the heel"
The hint Of the country was the
finishing touch. He might now de-
ceive theatrical agents into believing
that his vacation was not enforced.
They must never know he mourned
the luck that had left him, month
before, stranded in Texas.
He stumbled down the rickety
stairs. Reaching the street, ne
clutched his gloves in one hand and
started for Broadway, the camping
ground of his profession just before
the theatrical season opens. Per-
chance good luck was awaiting him
around the corner, impatient because
he had oversight himself. Hope
springs eternal in the breast Of the
idle actor.
The street looked as inviting as
ever. It was thronged with players,
all waving the flag of prosperity, so
that the rents and tears might not
be seen. Success seemed to be in
the air; it shone from cleaning canes
and vanished boots. The mad hand
shakes of long-lost brothers blocked
the way of simple pedestrians, and
gossip mingled with the dust from
the street and the sound of sirens on
speeding automobiles.
Burrows headed for the Howard
Agency, at Thirty-ninth street He
had daily round of calls which he
made at this and other places, al
ways to hear the formula:
Nothing yeti"
This time, however, he had sur
prise.
Good morning, Mr.. Burrows
greeted Mrs. Howard 81 have good
news. You are aware that rehear'
sails have already started for The
Imitator?'"
eyes, of course" said Burrows,
lying cheerfully.
"Mr Sandal, the manager, came
here this morning to get a man for
the role of a parson, who lends most
of the comedy relief to the play. The
man they have is not satisfactory
and they want to make a change.
thought at once of you, and tried ia
get you on the telephone"
The actor coughed.
''The telephone has-I think-been
taken out-temporarily. I trust you
made an appointment for me, Mrs
Howard?
'T did" she replied, "but forgot tc
mention the salary you were in the
habit of receiving"
'I'll attend to that" concluded Bur
rows, "after look at the script"
ITO play a parson!" he muttered
to himself, as he started for the hall
where rehearsals were being held.
Margaret will be amused when she
hears about this, and so will Mr.. Bar
rington!"
He smiled as he pictured the father