The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-01-10

Dead Faces.
The more see of you the less know
YOU. In business you are an OPP
pressor Of the weak. cruel and unjust,
and yet you are good husband. 10y
al friend and a member of the church"
Bivens smiled cynically.
Nothing mysterious about it.
came into a world where | found rob-
berry and murder the foundation Of our
commercial system l grappled with
my enemies. learned the rules of the
game and beat them at it.
"And you expect to win in the end?'
81 have wonv'
The young lawyer shook his head
thoughtfully.
"There's a text our old preacher at
home used to ring the changes on that'sI
been burning into my life of late, Sin
when it is full grown bringeth forth
DEATH
AS the two men drew thus closer and
closer together, Stuart's bearing toward
Nan became guarded, and at last their
relations strained. She met his new att
titude with deep resentment and groW1
ing wonder Her firm conviction was
that he had become interested in an |
other woman From the first she had
suspected Harriet Woodman, and had
inevitably linked her coming with
Stuarts change of feeling.
With the liberal use of money shd
made the acquaintance of a member
of the chorus Of the grand opera com
pany who agreed to report to her every
movement in Harriet's life.
At the beginning Of the season the
usual Quarreling of the stars gave to
the young singer the opportunity OF
her life and Mans friend reported that
the little golden haired understudy was
suddenly booked to sing the leading
role in Faust on account of the ill
ness Of the star
Nan, believing Harriet would fail,
asked Stuart to spend the evening in
her box at the opera-the first time he
had allowed himself to be alone with
her since their return from the cruise.
Eyes, Man," he answered quickly,
"I'H go with pleasure. little friend
Of mine is to sing great role tonight.
I'm so glad you're going. I want you
to hear her and help me applaud"
If Harriet shoulG succeed tonight
the thought was sufPecating to Nan
tomorrow her name would be on the
lips Of thousands and new star would
be shining In the musical world!
Stuart took Harriet to the stage door
on his way for Nan. AS the cab
| wheeled up Broadway he was in
fever Of excitement over the outcome
Of the nights work.
Its horribly unfair. little pal, for
them to thrust you into such position
with only few hours rehearsal"
I'm only too thankful for the chance,
JIM" she answered.
At the stage door he hela her hand
in parting and whispered:
"My soul and body will be yours to
night, dearie. Remember that! I've
permission from the manager to meet
you behind the scenes after the last.
curtain. Be sure to wait a moment
before you 80 to your dressing room"
| NO, L IL hSc y0u III MY TWILL
shall be so proud Of 1.-THE stars room
for one night at least! Tho maid will
show you the way"
Il will be ia the BivenS' bex. tie
second from the stage on the right
Don't forget to glance that way. now
and then"
A look Of Da&R cbouded the fair face.
but he could net see tt in the shadows.
and with a last warm pressure of herl
hand he was gone
II wonder II he Docs think Of mel
still a,s a cAilGy' she unused 81 won
der II he never suspects the storm
within! WeIF'-
She smiled 1iumDhantiy. 'T'il tell
him something tonight in my song!
Nan was not In an ami&ble mood
when Stuart led her to the box in the
millionaire's playhouse which New
York society built to exhibit its gowns.
jewelry and beautiful women.
As the moment for Harriets appear
ance drew near. Stuarts nervous ten
sion became . positive agony! The
people were in q friendly mood of ex-
pectancy. The fact that she was an
American girl and from New York was
greatly be her eAver.
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