Her Faithful Knight — page 103: what you’re looking at

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A New Career. 99 if you agree I am authorized to give you a check for whatever sum you may at present require.” “Ten pounds!” gasped Dorothy. Visions of doctor’s and nurse’s fees, of port wine, soups and tonics for her sister, flitted through her brain. The agent forthwith wrote a check. “There you are!” he said, cheerily ; “and there,” hand- ing her a roll of type-written sheets in a brown paper cover, “there is the part of Zara in ‘Love’s Right,’ for you to study. Call here at ten sharp to sign the contract. This way out. Ta, ta, Miss Knight!” And so, much against her intention or desire, Dorothy became an actress. GEomichook (E)