Let me read you his letter." Unfolding the letter that she had been holding in one hand, Anne read: "MY DEAR MISS PIERSON: "Remembering your exceptionally fine work as 'Rosalind' in the production of 'As You Like It,' given at your High School last year, I now write to offer you the same part in a six weeks' revival of the same play about to be presented in New York.

Your acceptance will be a source of gratification to me, as it is very hard to engage actors who are particularly adapted to Shakespearian roles.

The salary will be one hundred dollars per week with all traveling expenses paid.
"My sister extends a cordial invitation to you to make our home yours during your stay in New York, and will write you at once.
I have already written Miss Tebbs regarding my offer.

Hoping to receive an affirmative answer by return mail, with best wishes, I remain "Yours sincerely, "EVERETT SOUTHARD." "Well, I should say the unexpected had happened," said Grace, as Anne finished reading.

"One hundred dollars a week for six weeks! Why, Anne, think of it! You will have six hundred dollars for six weeks' work.