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A spirit of independence always made quick appeal to
his favor, and this girl's outspoken defiance of his good opinion set
his heart throbbing. Back of her outward quietness of demeanor there
was an untamed spirit flashing into life.
"We may never exactly agree as to this question of proprieties," he
acknowledged slowly. "Yet I can partially comprehend your position as
viewed professionally. Am I, then, to understand that your future is
definitely decided upon? You really purpose dedicating your life to
dramatic art?"
She hesitated, her quickly lowered eyes betraying a moment of
embarrassment.
"Yes," she answered finally. "I am beginning to find myself, to
believe in myself."
"You expect to find complete satisfaction in this way?"
"Complete? Oh, no; one never does that, you know, unless, possibly,
the ideals are very low; but more than I can hope to find elsewhere.
Even now I am certainly happier in the work than I have been for
years." She looked up at him quickly, her eyes pleading.


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