The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-30

wonderful man have ever known" Mary looked
up at him admiringly, and the Professor drew
closer
LET me tell you what to do then. Get your
girl friend on the telephone, and tell her that you
have found manager, who is much interested
in her plans, and that you will introduce her to
him. Tell her she can bring her friends with her,
if she wishes
But don't know any manager" protested
Mary.
the man for our purpose" The girl studied his
words for moment in pretended puzzled 81
lence and then looked up with a smile OF under
standing
II think see now what you meant" She
drew long breath. "Ill do it. I'll get Hattie on
the phone now"
meeting was arranged for the morrow.
At two o'clock, Mona, in company with Casper
Carson and Rodney Grant, who were to act the
the apartment building, where the Vocal Acad-
envy had established itself, and few minutes
later the trio ushereds into the private Office
of the principal. Herman was awaiting them
with his blandest, most professional smile, and
with him stranger, whom he duly presented
as 'Afr. James Peters, of whom you have heard,
of course?"
"And now" began the Professor, plunging
into the depths of the business without delay, II
understand that Miss Gordon possesses much
ability as singer and actress, and that she is
DESTROYS of obtaining opportunity to be
brought before the public in the right way, and
under the right management"
Carson nodded. "You have hit it exactly,
Professor We believe in the young woman, and
we stand ready to back her-if you can show us
where we're going to get off. OF course,
business men, and the proposition must look
good"
ANY suggestions which my friend, Mr.. Peters
may make, will be worth listening to-" added
the Professor gravely. The theatrical manager"
removed his black cigar, and surveyed Mona de
lberately, as though studying her face and figure
refectively.
II offer you the most attractive PROPOSE
tion which it has ever been in my power to
present to anyone" he begcn. But will tell
you at that it means quick action. I am not
the kind of to do business on promises.
From what the Professor tells me of Miss Rob-
erts, she should make real star. But she must
have the right kind of play, and the proper back
ing. I have just the sort Of vehicle that will fit
her, but it means ten thousand-in cold cash (!
If you gentlemen ready to talk business, all
right. If not. we had better have an understand
ing at once before any of waste time"
Carson waved his hand carelessly.
1--WE are In position to put up ten thousand
in ten minutes notice. Mr.. Peters. But YOU have
got to convince that we are going to have
something for our money. am ready to be con-
vinced-and prepared to act just as soon as you
convince me-"
"Then you are the man am looking for" Mr..
"Peters" said.
I'VE viii put up the ten thousand, Mr.. Peters,
just as soon as you produce the contract and
guarantee. Is that satisfactory" said Carson.
The Professor hastily turned to his desk to
hide his smile of elation, as Peters nodded, and
held out his hand. That goes! I will notify you
within twenty-four hours and then we can meet
to close arrangements" He rose to his feet. Glad