Evening journal., 1922-07-12
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SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS
A death warrant. charging him witt
sedition. forces
his native town of Gavrillac an'
delay revenge on the great and pow
MARQUIS DE LA TOUR D'AzYR
When the Marquis had deliberatel,
tricked the idealistic divinity student
PHILIPPE DE V1.MORIN, into a due
and killed him, because he feares
that Philippe had dangerous eiil
Of eloquence." Andre-Louis swore "a
carry on his friends WORK of destroy
ing the power OF the mobiles. His sec
-.Nf',-a a~ai1st the Marquis wal
his love for the beautiful
ALINE DE KERCADIOU, niece OF the
Lord Of Gavrillac, who was popular
- .4sst4 % De tne father Of Andre
Louis. The prohigate marquis sues
for the girls hand.
Warned by Aline that he Is about
TO be arrested. Andre-Louis fees and
takes refuge with a band of strolling
players presided over by
MONSIEUR BINET.
The conversation becoming gem
eral, Andre-Louis soon learnt what
there was to learn of this strolling
band. They were on their way to
Guichen. where they hoped TO
prosper at the fair that was to open
on Monday next. And then NJ. Binet
fetched a sigh.
but we shall miss Felicien. NJ.
Binet turned to Andre-Louis. He
was our property man, our man Of
affairs, and occasionally he acted"
The three ladies had taken their
departure to the chaise. The men
were already climbing into the
house on wheels when Binet turned
to Andre-Louis.
eve part here. sir" said he, dra-
matically. the richer by your
acquaintance" He put forth his
podgy hand.
Slowly Andre-Bouis took & in his
own. He had been thinking swiftly
in the last few moments.
Il part from you reluctantly"
Andre-Louis continued. The more
reluctantly since I do not perceive
the absolute necessity for parting"
'How?" quoth Binet, frown.ng.
and slowly Withdrawing the hand
which the other had already re-
tained rather longer than was
necessary.
Thus" Andre-Louis explained
himself. you may set me down as
a sort of knight Of rueful counte
nance. in quest Of adventure. On
your side you tell me that you are
in need Of someone to replace your
Felicien."
NJ. Binet was musing.
What should you say to ten
livres a month";"
Il should say that it isn't exact
ly the riches OF Peru"
Il might go as far as fifteen,"
said Blnet. reluctantly but times
are bad"
'Tn make them better for you"
I've no doubt you believe II.
Then we understand each other7"
"Perfectly," said Andre-Louis
dryly, and was thus committed to
the service OF Thespis.
CHAPTER III.
At FIVE o'clock that evening the
curtain rose on The Heartless
Father" f4
The performance was in& every
sense unexciting; the audience
meagre and unenthusiastic.s BY the
time NJ. Binet had paid the expenses
there was not likely to be very much
left toward the wages OF his players.
And what do you think OF it?" he
asked Andre-Louis.
Possibly II could have been
worse; probably it could not"
said he.
In sheer amazement NJ. Binet
checked his stride. and turned TO
look at his companion.
'Huh," said he. ''Dieu de Dieul
But you are frank
At supper half-hour later he |
revived the topic.
"Our latest recruit" he announc-
ed. "has the impudence to tell me /
that possibly our comedy could /
have been worse, but that probably
Il could not" And he blew out his
great round cheeks 70 invite laugh
at the expense OF that foolish critic.
From the tail OF the table Andre
Louis was challenged by Climene.
who sat there between Columbine
and Madame.
you would alter the COMEDY
would you. NJ. Parvissimus? she
cried. giving him the name which
earlier he had suggested as appro-
pirate 10 the least OF the company
4 would suggest that It be al
tered" he corrected, inclining his
head. II should go. back 10 the
original and help myself more freely
from IT,"
THE original2" questioned NJ. Bi-
net-the author.
1T is called. I believe. Monsieur
de Pourceaugnac.' and was written
by Moliere."
You do not imply that have
been stealing from Moliere2'
i advise you 10 do so, monsieur"
was the disconcerting reply
He IS outrageous" said made |