The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11

4oh, he said, lit is perfectly Simple The right Of
terminating the contract is reserved to You have
only speak to your manager and break the engage
ment." Then he rose, striking the table sharply.
"Then it is agreed, he said. "But sign with me at
once, as you have the right" .Es.
looked at him with hesitation, wondering what this
enerprisng business could do to help did not
think for moment Of bargaining about his offers My
thoughts were far away from what he was saying.
eff by chance, he went on, you cannot free yourself
from your present engagement do that worry you
You can rely on me in that case to tear up the other
contract"
The paper was before my eyes-the wonderful book at
its side. took up pen and signed the contract without
reading it,
That morning the Monk was the first. arrive in the
studio He the oldest Of the band, goodhearted
fellow and his gentle character was improved by his
mysticism. After the theatrical went away never
thought for an instant of withdrawing my promise.
decree Of fate had been forth that left place for
did not debate the matter with myself sought
nothing, obeyed without knowing it impulse which
dominated me and filed me with Undesirable happi
ness To execute my project the Monk was evidently
fitted to be my assistant he the kind OF man who
would help without any explanations ind without ap
"My dear Monk :" said, placing my hand on his
shoulder, "you can do great service AT o'clock
will 60 together to the Opera Comique will the
manager and you will help obtain my release from
my contract for that is what wish and do not know
exactly what say. You invent story that
the comrades will not suspect anything they will ques
ton me and shall have no end OF trouble"
The Monk gravely drew from his pocket his pipe, the
lneVaDle companion OF ms work. ana began 70 sing MS
favorite Latn-the refrain Of which was what
woman wishes God wishes" ..>..
In my memory still see that memorable day-the
manager Of the Opera Comque, the Monk and myself,
disputng around the DESK the manager annoyed but
forced to yield to my demands Then see myself return
ing foot along the quays of the Seine with my COM
panion. The sun gtters the water, am wearing
dress of ghtcoored Hutterng muslin shepherdess hat
whose br palpitaes to the rhythm Of my steps: The
beautiful chestnut trees in flowers the glories
the whole earth and when arrive my house ex-
claim, with an impulse Of irrepressible Joy:
ooh, thanksl thanksi my dear Monk You do not
know what happiness you have given me-"
How did know myself that had at last found happi
nessi t". ~. s-
1t is vain that seek to remember what happened
during the rest Of that day. what happened during the
following weeks and months; how lived, what sue
gained in my artistic lfe Nothing Of that has
remained imprinted my mind, has left the slightest
trace. lived only in the future to which was looking
forward eagerly. -...
We arrived safely in Brussels ana after had settled
myself in comfortable dwelling place all remember
that closed my doors to- casual callers My first expert
ences in Of hospitality had borne their fruits
. Go Be Continued Merit Sunday