6/23 They made me see that it was right to use the talent God had given me by appearing in worthy plays. Mr.Southard pointed out the fact that I could earn enough money by playing in stock companies in the summer to put me through college and at the same time contribute liberally to my mother's support. I felt that it wouldn't be right for me to even work my way through college and leave Mary to struggle on alone, after she had worked so hard to help me get a high school education. So the stage seemed to be my one way out after all. And when once I had definitely decided to do as Mr.Southard recommended me to do I was happier than I had been for ages." "Anne Pierson, you quiet little mouse!" exclaimed Grace. |