I'm not so sure of Anne and Elfreda and Patience." * * * * * The play Mr.Ashe had selected for his guests' entertainment was one whose strong element of human interest had early carried it into favor with the New York audience that nightly crowded the theatre in which it was being presented.

The star, a young woman of exceptional talent, almost a great artist, had by her remarkable portrayal of the leading role sprung from obscurity to fame in a single night.
"I am so glad we are going to see her!" exclaimed Anne, when Mabel had announced her father's choice of play for them.

"Miss Southard wrote me about her.

She played small parts in Mr.Southard's company two years ago.

He prophesied that she would some day be heard from." "Isn't it a pity the Southards aren't here this winter ?" sighed Grace.
"Mr.Southard was not anxious to go to England, but he could not help himself.