. The light of the star; a novel. VI. |N the wearisome grind of re-hearsal, Douglass was deeplytouched and gratified by Hel-ens efforts to aid him. Shewas always willing to try again,and remained self-contained even when theauthor flung down the book and paced thestage in a breathless rage. Ah, the stupid-ity of these people! he exclaimed, after oneof these interruptions. They are impossi-ble. They havent the brains of a Royleston; youd think he ought toknow enough to read a simple line like that,but he doesnt. He cant even imitate myway of reading it. Theyre all so absorbedin thei
. The light of the star; a novel. VI. |N the wearisome grind of re-hearsal, Douglass was deeplytouched and gratified by Hel-ens efforts to aid him. Shewas always willing to try again,and remained self-contained even when theauthor flung down the book and paced thestage in a breathless rage. Ah, the stupid-ity of these people! he exclaimed, after oneof these interruptions. They are impossi-ble. They havent the brains of a Royleston; youd think he ought toknow enough to read a simple line like that,but he doesnt. He cant even imitate myway of reading it. Theyre all so absorbedin their plans to make a hit— 69 THE LIGHT OF THE STAR Like their star, she answered, with agleam in her eyes, and the author. But our aims are larger. But not more vital; their board and wash-ing hang on their success. He refused to smile. They are geese. Ihate to have you giving time and labor tosuch numskulls. You should give your timeto your own part. Im a quick study. Please dont worryabout me. Come, lets go on; well forget allabout
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