Montgomery County sentinel., 1927-02-25

ish of tlumpets on the part Of her i'm
preSari0 us the greatest singer Of the
age now about to make her first pub
lie appearance in the metropolis. And
in this case the impresarlo was right.
The town raved over her. Never had
so talented an actress appeared since
Rachel Never was there such voice.
The papers estimated her princely In
come MS not far short of that of
captain of industry. Her studio apart
ment on the avenue became the haunt
of celebrities.
Society took her up. Madame Cossi
was the llon---or lloness-of every
fashionable entertainment. And 1t
was soon learned that the name Cossi
was one of those fictitious ones with
which stage favorltes endow them
selves.
Beautiful, talented and undeniably
charming Madame Cossl had the city
at her feet.
When first he saw her llthograph
upon the blllboards Lester felt sure
that ii was his wife. He went to see
her In Carmen" There before him,
tantalizing elusive, was the woman
whom he had won only to lose, Of his
own perverseness Her acting thrilled
him.
Eyes" he heard bald-headed cynic
at his side say to his companion, she's
been in love-helplessly. It takes that
to bring out the acting quality In
woman. After all, every woman is
potential actress
Lester remembered the words when
he met her Unexpectedly at Mrs. Van
Tromp's reception. Without a shade
of hesitation Rae put out her hand.
81 am pleased to meet you again,
Mr.. Ronalds," she said.
She touched him to the heart. The
woman seemed made Of stone. He
pleaded for an interview. For some
time she refused to grant one.
"T am at home to my friends at
FIVE on Saturdays" she said finally.
There was nobody but Rae In the
sumptuously furnished apartment
when Lester called She was attlred
In a magnificent dress, which left an
indlstlnct impression Of gold and black
lace There was such smile on her
face as might have been given any
chance acquaintance.
"This is very charming, Mr.. Ron
AIDS" she said, "but does It no strike
you as a trlne unwlse on your partT
"WhyT he demanded. feeling an
insane jealousy in his heart for this
woman, calm, unapproachable, whom
he had lost.
Because you can hardly wish to
rake up unpleasant memories. As for
met she confessed, "the remembrance
of certain slx months burns and
stlngs. BY the way, had the pleas
ure last week Of refusing the hand
of Charlie Duckett, the first o. your
friends to cut me, you may remember.
When told him who was he turned
perfectly yellow"
Rae" said Lester, you have never
been out Of my thoughts these years
past. ! want you'll want you, Rae.
| want you with all my heart"
"You are very good, Lester" she
said, her face softenlng a little. But
really one does not go through this
twice. II was to tell you that that l
permitted you to call Saturday is
not my at-home day.
listen, Lester" she went on, with
ringing scorn. "T left you because
was dragging you down. At that time
was heartbroken Then resolved
that would show you what could
have become. did study grammar.
| went abroad and learned singing in
ROme-never mind how. Anything can
be done II one is determined enough.
And I came back to show you what
you had lost. Well have shown You.
I have had my revenge. And now let
me tell you have no further wish
to lionlze It among the shallow, heart
less people OF your set. Once | gave
up my career for you. Now I have It
again. And | hate you-hate you,
Lester, and never want to see you
again."
She spoke like a queen Of tragedy.
But something In Testers heart rose
TO match the passion Of hers.
~ love you, Rae, and I'm going to
win you again." he said. "Rae-my
Rae"
And ms the tow kIndles to the fire,
suddenly the ice melted In Rae's
heart He was holding her In his
arms and looking into her face.
"Rae, you didn't mean thatW
Lester, I-cnme back to hear you
tell me what you are telling me now"