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give a performance, he said, decidedly ; ‘for ‘the public insist upon seeing Marion Mar- lowe. When she is entirely well, we wil! ‘open the box-office. The public will have to wait until our star is out of danger.” “That will be a long time, if the future is like the past,” said Bert, dolefully; “for you can bet if there’s anything going powr Marion will be in it! It’s her luck to play the leading part in every tragedy of life's existence |” Marion smiled serenely, and there was a merry light in her eyes. | _ “Well, no star actress in the tragedy of life was ever better ‘supported’ than I am,” she said, gently. ‘‘My company certainly share both my sorrows and my honors. ['m if it wasn’t for the heroes.” : _ “Said as only our Marion can say it!’ cried Bert. “The dear girl's head will never swell. no matter how much she is honored!” _ And in expressing this sentiment Bert said it all. ’ _ Marion was always the same gentle, mod- est girl, in spite of the fact that the world knew her to be a heroine. | _ At her first appearance in Omaha. the theatre was packed, and Marion was forced to appear a dozen times before the curtain, while basket after basket of floral tributes were passed to her over the footlights. At first, the courage and heroism of the young girl was all that was thought of, but aiter that, when the talented: actress was holding them breathless in the spell of her Sweet voice, another burst of applause f 1- owed, this time for her genius. _ They only gave two performances, but Mr. Temple was happy, for the “standing room only” sign was displayed both evenings. Marion had refused the commodore’s offer dame but the old fellow was not dis- mayed. _ Between Omaha and Kansas City there Was a week of “one night stands,” and then came another thrilling experience. _When Marion left Omaha, she had the sat- isfaction of knowing that the two rgbbers were safe in jail, and the authorities, with the commodore to help them, were prosecut- ing their cases vigorously. _ Every one had heard of their miserable de- bOrtment on the wrecked train, and this, more the “hold up.” angered the. citizens of Omaha against them. Anything was too 00d for men who would rob and plunder in an emergency like that.’ There was not a Vestige of pity to be meted out to them. _ Only a few weeks remained of Marion’s ‘Starring tour, and each engagement added iresh laurels to her fame as an actress; while, tina | é: é } MY QUEEN. afraid I should soon cease to be the heroine 27 as the days passed by, she was loved more and more hy those who knew best her brave and Jeval nature. THE END. Next week's My Queen (No. 23) will contain the story of an exciting adventure Marion had in the cab of an engine on the plains. It will be entitled “Marion Marlowe on the Prairie; or, A Thrilling Ride Across Kansas.” a es ee PATTERN COLUMN. By special arrangements with the manufacturers we are enabled to supply the readers of My QUEEN with the pat- terns ofall garments déscribed or illustrated in this column at THEN CENTS each. Address, “‘Pattern Column,’ MY QUEEN, 238 William Street, New York City. . _ “ Ka-/n ordering patierns be sure to give size and number No 2,415—CHILD’S EMPIRE APRON. Empire fashions are very graceful for children, and just now very much the rage. This dainty little apron is pict- tured in white nain- sook, with a waist of all-over em broid- ery. Lawn muslin. or cambric, either plain, striped, or eross-barred,is stit- able for making the apron. The pattern iseut in sizes 2 to 6 years. Size 6 requires two and one-half yards of 7-inch, or one and three-fourth yards of 36-inch ma- terial. As shown, one and three- eighth yards af 36 inch, with one-half. yard of all-over and four yards of edg- ing, are necessary. __O—— No. 2,480—SEVEN-GORED SKIRT. (Having a flat circular flounce at the foot.) Mixed gray home- spun would make a serviceable skirt after 1 , “iberline, Vigoureaux and covert are suitable fabrics for the design. _The pattern is et in sizes 22 to 30 inches waist measure. Size 24 requires four and one- » half yards of 42-inch, or a, four and one-fourth ” yards of 54-inch mate- rial, EOMIIGIOOKS (CO)