The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-24


dered what it could be?
IT was thinking" said Harriet
dreamily, "of backing one of the
new shows. A musical comedy 10
be put on at the Shubert-or the
! Center, I forget which. Now what
was its name?"
mot Kiss Me Awaken" breathed
little Cassie.
why, yes, that was just it.!
And there are going to be some
vary good dancing parts, under
stand"
"Oh, Miss Brewster-if you could
only get me a pull with the man
agement, I'd do anything in the
| world for you! 1t would be the most
marvellous favor! Y'see, dancing's
my speciality" cried Cassie.
"You did so very well tonight. ]
might speak to Mr.. Sholz. I don't
see why he wouldn't give you a
chance. They don't pay you much
here, do they? Now if you had a
couple of solo appearances ir the
musical comedy, it ought to be
worth at least a hundred a week,
oughtn't it?" said the temptress.
Cassie thought ecstatically: "a
hundred a week? Wouldn't Her
mans eyes fairly pop out Of his
head"
! Why, Herman might even marry
her! There were no limits to the
delightful possibilities!
you'd do this for me? You're
an angel" exclaimed Cassie, lean
ing across the table and squeezing
her hostess hand in a grip that
was surprisingly strong for one so
small.
REAL BENEFACTOR
Miss Brewster felt herself a real
benefactor. She was glad that
Teddy saw her in the role Of aid
to-poor- working girl, for he would
tell it around town.
Glad, too, that Cassie responded
readily, without fearing any catch.
She was a simple, primitive child
who loved her Herman. Hadn't
Miss Brewster an excellent knowl
edge of many Hermans-though
in a somewhat higher social set
ting?
When the stage lights were
dimmed for particular scene, and
! the eyes Of her two guests glued
on the performance, Harriet
adroitly poured a stiff lacing of
brandy into Castles glass of cham
payne.
THAT will loosen her tongue.
I'll find out just what I want"
So thought the helress. Every.
thing was fair in love and war!
Cassie's hand seized the laced
champagne glass. Cassie drank
deeply. The results mounted.
Watching her keenly. the other
timed her moment.
Your friend. the MaIquise in
the Chateau, has certainly gone a
long way, has she not?"
Now little Cassie was no fool.
She trusted few people. Hard ex.
perience mad taught her to be
skeptical. And she was really fond
Of Toni Goddard, who had done
her that favor about the needful
cash that had saved Herman from
Jail, however temporarily!
CLEVER GIRL
"Antoinette," said Cassie, guard
edly, lis darned cleVc. girl
do drink up your champagne.
I'll order another DO tie. Some
how tonight I feel like celebrat
ing. want to do a GOOD deed
like a grill scout, Miss Doyle, you
understand! You know. often
have these impulses !" Miss Brew
ster smiled at her in her most
charming manner.
Castles hopes about the new job
mounted.
II can't think why you're being
so nice TO me she began.
oh, I'm interested in Art.
Often l think I myself could have
made a success on the boards.
Lacking time" said Miss Brewster
expansiVely, Il can take out my
suppressed talent" she laughed
gaily-"by helping Others"
"You mean you do think you
may be able to land me a bit in
Kiss Me Awaken"
Most certainly can, If speak
to Mr.. Sholz. He's asked me to
put money in the show. I could
make your getting a nice part a
condition Of the arrangement"
Cassie finished her champagne
with its strong dash Of brandy.
COMEDY BIT
Perhaps your friend the Mar
quise might like a bit in the com
edy, too?"
"TOnA, you mean? Why, she