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- HERE FI HH . ae "JACKIE By COUNTESS BAROYNSKA Author of "ROSE O' THE SEA" rs - {RE CHAPTER XVII Continued. . Callowska's: weary . eyes, which glowed like a lamp from the: soul within which she danged, rested on Jackie with gentle and friendly in- terest. On his card Carter had men- tioned that she was about to com- mence serious training as a dancer, .In a soft voice, a little halting fr recent exertion, spemking in French, Caliowska comm ¢ advise, As one whose: training had: begun at the age of'eight she spoke of the dancer's education, demonstrat- ing by her own experience that there wag no short-cut to' success, no royal road to fame, and that attainment could be achieved wnly by ceaseless perseverance, She made it Clear that in the dancer's art supremest expres- sion of it could only berbought at the expens eof pain. "Never grudge to yourself pain' of any kind," she said. "Pain of the 'body, of the mind; | It is all one, a discipline, an education. And to dance well, little ome, there is only | ig one way--continued discipline, long practice." She lookéd steadily into Jackie's eves. 'Hake you the spirit and the courage?" She saw the courage in them, but also something else. Aagain and yet id to counsel and Jackie assured her that her choice of service was already made. Never before in her life had she felt so humble as she did in the presence of this spirit-pale woman who made her realize how very, very far she had yet to go. Caliowska bade her adiew, kissing her lightly on.the forehead. She call- na 'ed her "little sister in art"; and Jackie thrilled by the accueil, regis- te! an inward vow to be worthy of such a sisterhood. her way to the door she picked up one of the ballet shoes and re- garded it wistfully, "Oh, madame!" she said timor- ously, "If I might have this to re- gard. . .to remember, ,.to keep my- A self in humility... "It is fit only to throw away," was the rejoinder. But Jackie took it gratefully, to treasure all her life. She was very quiet when she re- Joined Carter, too moved by the even- ing's rare experience to want to talk. ven he dear Merveen, benefactor and prince, seemed to have become « little remote less personal to her. Caliowska's spell was upon her, ana beneath her tueatre-wrap, pressed tightly to her heart, she clasped the little daneing shoe. . tie souvenir of "| to waste. He did everything on the ". wiih 4 ded to Audagng's office, darted at 'the ballet-mafter, and wrung his hand energetically. Entreprenéur, theatre-owner, -box- ing-contest promoter, foremost -hus- tler of his profession, he had no time "Audagna, you're the one ma "I'm in a hole! You know I'm open- Ing the Diplomats' Theatre on the fourteenth with 'S8patch-Cock.' "The new. revue?' gueried Audag- "Yes. 'Well, I engaged Claudia Day to play Mariette, the lead. Un- fortunately, it's more of a dancing part than anything else." "That hig heavy Claudia to dance! That elephant!" Audegna hepyed up his shoulders and then shuddered, 'And so, despairing, you come to me to get her dancing Into shape? .B.C., I am your friend, but I am not a circus trainer. Moreover, I am about to give up business. 'I re- tire." "Hold on a bit, Audagna. I'm not asking you to teach hep. [I own I made a colossal mistake in tak- ing her-on. She wasn't my fancy, 1 assure you. I engaged her to oblige one of my backers who was keen on her having the part. But she's hope- less. She's got less temperament than a suet pudding, and her voice is like a raven's. And every -day she's getting fatter, The long .and the short of it is, I fired her yester- * OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, who can 'help me!" he burst out}. I ' 1021 3 CGA ALAA LA lil] 1 rn ris dp a a Lo - i wy Lrrer. again love would try to woo this girl | pain. day, told her backer to go to the | away from art, and both she could CHAPTER XVII devil aud take his money out of the not have. She dwelt on this. Always, |' A. B. Calderon (generally known |ShoW if he likes, and here I am! | for everything, ome had to pay the|as "A.B.C." in theatrical eircles) | NOW I want the right girl for the] price .. .neither woman nor man |sprang two steps at a time up the |Part, and if I'm not very much mis- | could serve tWo mjasters. stairs of Audagna's premises in Lei. | token she's in the mext yoom at this | "a v very moment. I want you to tell Me me who she is, what she's done, and ! | whether I can give her a trial. ! | "But who is there in the mext| | room?" demanded Audagna, blankly. | "A girl. A dark girl with wonder- | ful eyes. And young. She was prac-| - tising dance steps. 'Pon my soml I . nearly put her through her paces] right away, but I thought I'd better | ask you about her first. You must] know who she is, my dear gid boy. | Hasn't she got an appoint t with | you?" | 'Audagna clapped his hands to his | head, cudgelling his brains. A de- fective memory was his besetting weakness. He would make engage- ments and appointments without noting them down, and. then forget | all about them. Those who kew him | were aware of this failing and made ! i» allowances for it. tng for or Jong-looked-tor Imkerview, Oh, mammy FRY'S does taste so good when you're hungry! was getting impatient and restless. At Carter's request she had arrived at ten-thirty. It was now past.elew- en. She supposed that the great bal- { let-master must have been awaiting a a a SUED the room a fey If your child is nervous, pale and not strong, you will ind a regular afternoon cup of FRY'S a wonderful tonic food because it contains every element a child needs for growing. Of course, everyone likes FRY'S, its flavor is so delightful, snd really, it is one of the most economics! foods you can buy. ©Of course, remember | ago. She was still trying to possess "" Nothing will do but FRY'S "' PTR TPE TIAL AA Te LT LL ELLE LE et ni TN Xo) %] 2h DD) { her soul in patience when Audagna | opened the door a few inches and | peered at her curiously. Behind him was the alert-looking man. "Mademoiselle," said the former, "have you been waiting to see me? Will you have the goodness to say what for you have come? My recol- flection is out of order." "I come to dance to you," Jackie Monsieur | \ ! \ A | ¥ \ A a NAARARA, NRA, A '. Carter's name awakened Aundag- | ma's stagnant memory. "0 cielo? I forget!" he said. "Bat! no matter. You shall dance now -- { immediately. This way. "Yeu will also geome?" he asked Calderon = PTI W Calderon had every imtemtion of doing so. One glance al Jackie had been almost sufficient for him. He had an extraordinary flair for discov- ering talent. jie was convinced that! this girl had it. With puises at high pressure Jack- which never fails to get over the footlights, a wonderful' magnetism. She had youth, charm. grace, and temperament. He was convinced eof the last. She might be worth more . | than her weight in gold. Unlike Au- a heavy discount. but which bid fair to go to an incredible premium. Over and above all she was the Mariette of his revue to the life." He meant to make of the piece. some- thing more than a mere hotchpot of He as ready to stake his managerial reputation on it. She was a Minrst- prize find! She was the goods! It was his business in life to recognize and deliver them. "if you're in an engagement, ma- ie followed Audagna into his prac- tice-room. Calderon noted the way she walked. She movel gracefully, dagna, who was a queer old creature | gorgeous scenery and stage tricks. | demoiselle," he said, taking the bull of impulse and generosity, Calderon | There was good music in it, a plot, a {| by the horas: "if you're committed could not help thinking of her com- {fine acting part for the girl who to any contracts, I'm willing to pay mercial value. As a apeculation she | would play Mariette. He thanked | you to break any and all of them. . . was immensely atteactive. He began | his stars that he had consigned Clau- | Audagna, dear old boy, will you al- estimating what she would be worth | dia Day's backer to the deuce, and |low me to talk business? to him in her présent immatuve| "fired" Claudia as well. She was TO BE CONTINUED state: what she might not be worth] mature, a clod. of the earth earthy: REE ha later on. There imagination ram| whereas this other, whose name he The impression deepens that De away with him. In any case she was| did not even yet know, was young, | Valera was not born to take the ire the equivalent of shares standing at | ethereal, and clever--clever as paint? | out of Ireland ---Hamilton Herald. Prapriciors: COLEMAN & CO. Loaren ; NORWICH, ENG. : <0 - Vo 2.4 Ty ("anadian Office: 67 Portland St, Taronto. Frank S. Ball, Resident Dimctor. i £1 i an actress to replace Clandia Day.' 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