Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-18
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A. ford Connington would be pleased
y Ne Rrent would call on him at the
~ slceested by herself. and that his
=, would meet her train at Charing
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I. Torkncss had said. Some Of the
.nsic in the comedy was being revised
M Lois was forced to attend rehcar-
~ Audrey arrived just as the morn
,.s's work was finished. and was shown
.ts.,sht to Lois dressing room. Lois
reeted her kindly, ,,
T'm nwfu!ly glad You came, Miss
prent," she said. "Who told you
-. IN Hnd mc?'
''Mr. Harkncss," answered Audrey
steadily.
.,d then said: I'm afraid the ac-
sommodatlon is pretty rotten, but II
,on'll sit down in that chair--throw the
Ninss on the ground - I'll soon be
ready, Have you had lunch?'
mot yet" Audrey was looking
,ound the old dressing room with in
mot exactly n Louis. Quinze draw
ips. room, is it?' queried Lois. Full
dress this morning. I've been doing
4 new number for the second act, and
we've had an awful row about it. II
| 4 wasn't for the penalty clause in the
contract I'd have slung my hand in.
VIII YOU come to lunch with me|'
II was going to ask you the same
question" smiled Audrey. She felt
yery much at home. Lois raciness
appealed to her tremendously, for
underneath 1t she detected the golocn
seriousness Of thought which was the
foundation of the girls true character.
Also, she had not forgotten that hand
clasp in the Eros when all her life's
Illusions were shattered.
"You come with me-" said Lois.
"We'll 60 to Lntour's. in Piccadilly
Circus. All the pros 60 there. and I'll
point them out to you. It's a jolly
place--bit garish. but very interesting.
| Did you enjoy the racing Saturday."
II liked 1t immensely. I've never
been before. The course was very
pretty"
Lois changed quickly, and was soon
ready for walking. Leaving her dresser
endeavoring to restore some order to
the chaos of her wardrobe. she led
the way down the dismal stone corridor
which led to the street, and five minutes
later Audrey found herself in Lntour's.
II was a bright, carefree place with
out band.
II get fed up with bands" explained
Lois naively. "They cant help you
10 eat. either. See that fat little mar
over there with the girl with red hair
That's Jimmy Bunt. the COMEDIAN
She pointed out several other stage ce-
lebrties.
Audrey gave due consideration to the
people indicated. and then examined the
menu but at last surrendered the choice
Of meal to Lois. During the wait after
they had given their order Lois talked
quickly and racily. Audrey found that
she was surrounded by the celebrities
Of the stage, and felt a keen interest
as this and that famous person was
pointed out to her.
Their food was brought, and while
they ate Lois kept up her rattle Of light
conversation. All the time she was
wondering why Audrey had come to
her, and how it was that Hardness had
Dent her.
And Audrey began to feel nervous.
deliberately talking at random, MS
| though she Understood that Audrey s
visit was no chance one and wished TO
avoid reference to whatever might have
brought her.
The coffee was brought, and Lois lit
Z cigarette.
"Well:" she said. did you win
. lot of money on Saturday."
"a little" answered Audrey. ~
hacked some winners. Kiss for Good
Night was one of them"
She said 1t deliberately. wondering
Y Lois would refer to the failure of
The Centurion, and thus give her an
opportunity Of steering the conversa- =
ton round to Hardness. But Lois
merely observed that Kiss for Good
Night was n smart filly and would win
2 lot more races before the season was
finished.
After that there was lull in their
chatter. Audrey began to wish she had
NOT come. She was realizing how mnch
sne would hurt Lois If Lois really cared
!or Hardness, and found herself re.
coilins from the prospect. She felt
more than n friendliness for Lois, and
strove to discover the reason. She
understood 1t at last. They both loved
!ne same man, and instead Of its Great
ing q gulf of jealousy between them 1t
was drawing them together. She ex-
alted quietly In the knowledge, for she
Knew that such love must be the
Oest Of all. in that it was entirely un-
kinsh. s.Ms. But did she love Hardness
| she blushed, despite the fact that her
thoughts were secret known only to
herself. Lois noticed 1t. She had been
pondering on Audrey's specific men
aon OF Kiss for Good might, and she
wondered whether the visit to Hark
ness and this uncalled-for blush had
sy ny even remote connection with the
aiys victory.
W 30 You backed Kiss for Good
Mght,' she said slowly. "That wns
= lucky hit. Everybody fancied The
Ssatprion. He carried five pounds OF
ny hard earned cash."