The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-25
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that she would so to bed almost al
once. She knew that the things
she had read were unfair. that she
could redeem herself. and that
Elsie was perfectly incapable OF
playing "Elfrida" Hut II cut deep,
And bltterest of all wac the knowl
edge she fought TO stifle, that Il
Was all her daughters fault. the
whole miserable business.
I've got TO stand IT," she
thought. i've got TO convince
them all yet. I'll play 'Elfrida' all
tho better for this"
And, In truth. an idea for the
Improvement OF one scene had al
ready come into her mind.
Rising. she hurried over 10 the
desk for her manuscript Tho little
old photograph OF Elsie, lying In
pigconhole. was a sharp reminder
OF another dream that had failed
TO come true. and as she picked up
her part" the lines she had
studied with such happiness and
hope blurred thru sudden tears OF
desolatlon
Il mustn't, / must think just OF
tomorrow night" she muttered.
and turned away quickly.
She had turned Off tho lights.
when there was a knock at the
door She sprang up. thinking OF
lfiariand. and trembling with wild.
foolish hope. II would be like him
indignant at the critics, 20 come
with comfort and announcement
But let mo In. mammal The
door il iocFed," came flsie'a voice
Anne's dry lips moved sound
leaslY. and the dooFknob ratified
again
"oh. YOU must let me In Some,
hody's coming. and I'm not dressed
Hurlyl Please hurry"
Tho rafting grew frantic Anne
hesitated desperately. and then.
gathering up the papers. tossed
them into a corner behind q chair.
and opened the door. Elsie lodged
in and slammed II shut With a
mischi.yous laugh.
where sire the papcrsf' she
asked eagerly. I'm crazy TO see
my notices.
mo! I'm tired. and
It's too late for talking"
Malicious amusement flashed I'm
10 Elales face and out again
"oh. understand" she said, in.
genuously. They say snch horrid
things yaa don't want me TO read
them
Elsie, How-~how dare you"
About me. I mean The Re
cories' Was awtuliy Kind. but per
haps the otsers--"
You've seen the Recorder
Elsie nodded tuhilNntly. I'm -
happy that everything seems like
dream. To think I'm really Ia
New York. and an actress. with
audiences applandlng and critics
writing about me. and the author
bringing me homo in q taxi"
Elsle ratified on ioyonsiy. never
noticing Annc's start OF surprise
iiariRnd was horribly disappointed
that no couldn't take her out TO
supper. sha said. But they were
going tomorrow night. and as soon
as his royalties began 10 como In.
they would start on round OF all
the famous restaurants In town.
Anne heard her out. quiet with
tho very depth and deadilness OF
her torment. But when a pause
came. she spoke suavely enough
Don't make too many plana
Perhaps you wlll not be In New
York much longer. Mr.. inslee IL
thinking OF transferring you 10 hts
Western company"
"TransferrinE-meT" Tho girl
stood aghast. oh" che hreathed.
yindlctive CLEAN lighting In her
eyes. oh! You asked him to do
t."
Il agreed that Il would be wise
And you will have better part
and more salary"
Il won't go. won't leave New
York"
Anne shrugged. Tell that to
fnsiee."
I'm tell Il 20 Harland Why. IT'S
ridiculous, made the hit OF the
evening" Every body says so--PhiI
and the critics and lnslee himself
everybody
In a very small. very easy. and
very good part" Anne reminded
her.
Then what couldn't do In a
big one. like---llke 'Etfrida'7"
There was seconds silence.
during which Elsie looked little
frightened. Then Anne smiled, un.
affectedly and contemptuously.
Perhaps you want TO play III"
she asked.
Perhaps | shall play IT," the
girl retorted, bridlinK.
Has one notice really gone to
your head like that?"
NO, It's not the notice. am
to understudy It. Phil promised
that tonight. And he said II you
gave it up
If gave II up?"
"Well-when you givs IL up. that
I'm to play II regularly. I'm TO be
starred in It. Starred" She
tossed her head. her checks hot and
her eyes defiant
Anne looked at her a moment,
and went a step nearer. 'Elsiel"
she said quietly. The girl Just met
her gaze and glanced away, with
an uneasy movement. Anne
laughed.
Your fathers expression exact.
ly when he was--er--lnventing
Mr. Harland never promised you
anything of the sort"
HE did," Elsie blazed. "Or-or
II he didn't say 1t In so many |
words, he will,' she amended, fn. |
tering again under Anne's smile. |
Why, he's crazy about me. can
wind him round my finger!"
"Oh, hush. husht"
You'll see when Inslee tries 10 |
send me off out Westt Mei" Sha