. The light of the star; a novel. XIX. |ELEN insisted that her pla}---wright should go back to theWest for a months rest. I do not need rest, I need you, he answered, recklessly. It fills me with content merely to see you. Nevertheless, you must go. We dont need you here. And, besides, you interfere with my plans. Is that true? His eyes searched deepas he questioned. I am speaking as the actress to the play-wright. She pointed tragically to the ! Your poor old, lonely mother awaitsyou. 233 THE LIGHT OF THE STAR There are six in the family; shes mystepmother, and we dont get on smoothly.
. The light of the star; a novel. XIX. |ELEN insisted that her pla}---wright should go back to theWest for a months rest. I do not need rest, I need you, he answered, recklessly. It fills me with content merely to see you. Nevertheless, you must go. We dont need you here. And, besides, you interfere with my plans. Is that true? His eyes searched deepas he questioned. I am speaking as the actress to the play-wright. She pointed tragically to the ! Your poor old, lonely mother awaitsyou. 233 THE LIGHT OF THE STAR There are six in the family; shes mystepmother, and we dont get on smoothly. Your father is waiting to congratulateyou. On the contrary. He thinks actresses andplaywrights akin to popery. She laughed. Well, then, go on my ac-count—on your account. You are tired, andso am I— That is why I should remain, to relieveyou, to help you. Or, do you mean youretired of me? I wont say that; but I must not see muct not see any one. If I do this bigpart right, I must rest. I intend to sleep agood part of the tim
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