Marion Marlowe in Indianapolis — page 15: what you’re looking at

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iz MY QUEEN. then led her forward to introduce his com- passed through the scene-room and out of the | panion. ~ : stage door together. He said something in a whisper to Miss “I have a charming plan in my head. I Allyn, as he did so, and, in an instant, the know you will like it, ladies,” said Mr. Fair- surprised look left her face, and she greeted fax, as soon as they were on the sidewalk. the stranger cordially. | e' There is a quiet restaurant three blocks 7 As he took Marion’s hand, Henry Fairfax away, where we can get a gorgeous broiled: whispered once more. This time the young obster. What do you say to a nice little pe girl caught the words distinctly. per together ?” . . “Please receive him pleasantly, for my “lam hungry, as usual, so I will not need — sake, Miss Marlowe! I will explain as soon any urging,” spoke up Miss Allyn, with a | as I can, and I know you will forgive me.” meaning glance at Marion. “Do say you Marion went forward at once, and was’ will go, dear! I am sure you will enjoy it! — introduced to “Philip Dunlap.” » just think of a broiled lobster, and a cup of — As she looked into his face, she was sur- nice black coffee!” prised to find him both handsome and cour- —s “*7J’'7j vo, of course, Alma,” said Marion, a teous. little hesitatingly. She was beginning to © “Tam charmed, Miss Marlowe,” were Dun- wonder about the presence of Mr. Dunlap, lap’s first words. “‘My friend Fairfax has and the real motive in Mr. Fairfax’s actions. done me a favor for which I can never thank Mr. Dunlap added his entreaties. She him sufficiently.” blushed and her lids fell. His manner was “Tf the ladies do not object to anything so deferential that it thrilled her with pleas- so unconventional, I shall consider myself Ure. | lucky,” said Fairfax, laughing. “I took big They walked slowly along, Marion lean- chances in bringing you, Dunlap. My friends ing lightly upon her escort’s arm and listen- are not like some actresses. They are very ing to his voice, with her heart beating wildly. careful in making acquaintances. The fact There was something about this young man ~ that you are my friend is your ‘open sesame’ that she could not understand. There was a : to this fair circle.” magnetism in his presence that affected her __ “Then I am more grateful than ever for strangely. your friendship, Ymirfax,” was the mellow an- Every twitch of his. hand sent the blood swer, and Phil Dunlap winked slyly at Miss pulsing through her veins; and, as she met his ardent glance into her eyes, the blushes Allyn’s lover. mounted to her forehead. “Where is Mr. Temple?” asked Marion, “Te was here when you In a vague sort of way she began won- came in, and now he has vanished.”’ dering if this was love. He was young, hand- “The stage manager called him,” said Miss some and courteous; it was not impossible turning her head. Allyn, quickly ;” then she put her hand on that she should love him. the arm of her lover. Mr, Dunlap turned and She had heard oftentimes of “love at first offered Marion his arm. His eyes were bent — sight,” and of girls knowing in an instant when they had met their fate—when their ar- admiringly upon her. dent souls had come face to face with their Miss Allyn and Mr. Fairfax were leading the way. so, aftera moment’s hesitation, Mar- affinity. It was only with ancalty t could ‘J EoOmiIiecr ool S)p(Ele) IY —_—i, * _— = — ion accepted the young man’s arm, and they