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250 THE $500 CHECK. “* No. . They can pay.” Bert did secure a complimentary ticket for Miss Stubbs, who boasted everywhere that she was intimately acquainted with one of the Jeading actors in ‘‘The Streets of Gotham,”’’ and that he was really very attentive to her. ‘“ What would my friends at Lakeville say if they Knew my new business?’’ thought Bert. ‘‘I should be glad if Percy Marlowe could see me on the stage.”’ He determined, however, not to say anything» in his letters about this new engagement, for, though he had been successful thus far, his success and popularity might not last. ‘* Did you see the notice of your play in the morning paper, Mr. Barton?’’ asked Miss Angelica. ‘“No; I haven’t seen the paper yet.’’ ‘¢It speaks of one of the actors. I won’tsay who,’’ continued Miss Stubbs, nodding play- fully. ‘“Do you mean me?’’ asked Bert in excite- ment. ‘* Yes, here it is.”’ Bert ran his ey. hastily over the notice, Gomichbooks (E(0) m