The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-10

| Tony"
 With lingering look up tn stairs, Ann came back slowly t the old actor.
 Father Tony" she said thought fully, IT understand exactl what your play, Exit means. Bu there are some things in life tha are as final and as irrevocable a death itself"
 Yes, dear, I know
 She continued as if her hear were breaking:
 When Pierre makes his exi from our Orchard Hill world, to IL who go on living here he will b' dead. He goes to another world as truly as his mother did wher she died-when she made her exit I cannot go with Pierre into hi: lnew life. Pierre can never come back
 The world into which he is go- ing will honor him and hold him from us forever. Some day a fa- nous actor named Pierre Donno- van, may pay visit to Orchard Hill, but the Pierre I know and love can never come back. My my Pierres exit from Orchard Hill, too, is death
 The old actor took her in his arms.
 "Yes, dear. I know. But always the play must go on. Our Pierre must act his part. And you, Ann, may stand in the wings. Yes, dear, we shall stand in the wings"
 Pierre came dashing down the tairs carrying a suitcase. With ut a word he deposited the suit case on the floor and dashed up- stairs again.
 Martin Bevis came hurrying in, gold headed cane in hand.
 Hello, Tony!" he cried cheer fully. Glad to see you. Where's oierre?" he demanded T came nome to see the boy off. I'll have 70 go back down to the bank again books lack 39 cents of balancing. Thirty y-nine cents.
 He drew out his watch and his charm fell to the floor. "T her I e goes my Masonic Charm again!' he exclaimed.
 The spring is weak" said Mar tin, restoring the charm to it's place on his watch charm. I'll have it fixed tomorrow sure-wouldn't lose hat sacred emblem for a for .une."
 Bruce entered with a cordial, Glad to see you, Father Tony You beat me home, Pa" He kissed Ann and said, Where's Pierre? Isn't he ready yet?" He called up- stairs: Hey, kiddo, you'd better get move on youl That 5:53 won't wait, you know, even for distinguished actor.
 Pierre bounded down stairs, car rying bag which he deposited beside the suitcase.
 Striking an attitude in his actor manner, he acclaimed: Friends, the hour of my departure has ar rived. Let there be no moaning at the bar when I put out to sea"
 They all laughed, but it was ner- vous, excited laughter which re- vealed the emotion they were try ing to conceal.
 Bruce slapped Pierre on the shoulder. Some actor. kiddol But I still think you're darned fool for not letting me invest your money in that Nevada gold mine. ," An automobile stopped in front of the house and horn sounded Pierre put out his hand Bye, bye, Brucel Be good to yourself and to Lady Ann"
 Bruce caught up the suitcase. I'm going to the depot with you" he said, and went out.
 Pierre turned to Martin; Good by, Pa Martin-take care of the trick Masonic charm and the bal ances."
 I'm going with you are far as the bank" Martin answered, and, taking the bag, he followed Bruce. Tony went with Martin, but in the hall he paused and looked back, waited a moment for Pierre to follow, then moved on.
 Pierre turned to Ann. Well, Lady Amp He kissed her. Then suddenly to cover his real emotion, he burlesqued the scene with ex- travagant phrases which did not hide but rather revealed his love. Moving toward the hall, he cried,