The sun., 1919-10-05
MARIE ROZE t,

and reminded me of Harry Montague,
who originated it. OF the "Sothern
boys" as they were then called, Lyt-
ton was the handsomest; charming
personality, gentle nature and a very
fine comedian. No wonder he became
matinee lido, in all cities however
short his stay. 1 had rendered my
two weeks notice and left the com
pany in Boston. Mr.. Henderson hav-
ing left America on q business trip, l
met with no opposition. Lytton had
also left. He returned to London,
where his mother resided. She was
ever his loadstone. 1t was a very
short time before he was acclaimed
one OF the best of England's come
dams. Alas! whom the Gods love die
young.
Miss CoghIan Meets the walIack
Company.
At the first rehearsal of Lord Dun
dreary" Mr.. Sothern himself intro
duced me to the members Of the IA
, nous Wallack company (see list),
among them Mr. John Gilbert, William
Floyd and Effie Germon. was well
received by the public and the
press and congratulated by the star
The second play rehearsed was
David Garrick.' Mr. Wallack had
promised me the part of Ida IngoL
/ the heroine, and after my success in
other plays / could not understand
why Miss Katherine Rogers was en-
gagged in my place. 1t must have been
| through Mr.. Boucicault's influence,
Several years before she had created
| the part of FormoSd in his play of the
| same name-an enormous success IN
| London, both she and the play. IL
| was one of the first of the society
| melodramas and had made for Dion
Boucicault a fortune. l was terribly
hurt, but discreetly remained silent
The run of these plays, as they were
revivals, was short, and almost imme-
diately the third play, Brother Sam"
was put into rehearsal. Mr.. Sothorns
attitude toward me had changed.
never could understand why. For the
casting of the play / was given
small part, entirely too small to SUIT
me. 1 did not consider it for a mo-
ment, but went TO Mr.. Moss Office
Mr.. Wallack's manager during his
absence, and told him that l should
have been given the part of Ida IngOt
in David Garrick" and left out Of TINS
play. 81 won't accept the part ana
laid 1t on the table. Mr.. Moss SAID
Nonsense. Mr.. Wallack is returning
soon to his own theatre, and I know
Rose, that he believes in your ability
Play this part; I'm sure the governor
will appreciate it." I tossed my heau
and with the words, Il will let you
know tomorrow" l walked out OF the
office. My Irish temper would not
down. 1 argued with myself but no.
1t was about time for me to run AVA,
once more. Immediately secured
passage on the first outgoing vessel
which happened to leave the following
morning. I sailed for home with
contract for next season with Lester
Wallack in my pocket, leaving a note
for him regretting his absence and
expressing my desire TO be with his
company next season with him at the
helm.
Rose Runs Away Again.
I stood alone at the stern OF the
| vessel-alone, thinking how little
had accomplished. In America ] haa
left the continual disappointments ana
heartbreaking realities. AS my tenn
| per abated / wondered if it was .o'
nought had left my family and couh-
try. wasted a year of my youth, am
! billions and hopes of success /
thought. Have l thrown away the
wheat with the chaff?"
Perhaps l should have remained 10
prove my worth. "A rolling stoho
gathers no moss" is a true saylhs