But the actors did not interest him, and his thoughts again drifted far afield.
The act was nearly half finished before the Star made her appearance.
Suddenly the door of the chalet opened, and a young woman emerged, attired in peasant costume, carelessly swinging a hat in her hand, her bright face smiling, her slender figure perfectly poised.

She advanced to the very centre of the wide stage.

The myriad of lights rippled over her, revealing the deep brown of her abundant hair, the dark, earnest eyes, the sweet winsomeness of expression.

This was the moment for which that vast audience had been waiting.

Like an instantaneous explosion of artillery came the thunder of applause.