"They are
country girls, and their folks want them to come home."
"Runaways?"
"Yes, ma'am. They have run away and their folks are dreadfully worried."
"I assure you," said the moving picture director, smiling, "they
have not been engaged at my studio. New people must furnish
references--especially if they chance to be under age. Two girls from the
country, you say, my dear? How is it they have come to think they can act
for the screen?" and she laughed lightly again.
Nan, sipping her tea and becoming more used to her surroundings and more
confidential, told her new acquaintance all about Sallie Morton and
Celia Snubbins.
"Dear, dear," the woman observed at last. "How can girls be so
foolish? And the city is no place for them, alone, under any
circumstances. If they should come to me I will communicate with their
parents. I believe I should know them, my dear--two girls together,
and both from the country?"
"Oh! if you only would help them," cried Nan. "I am sure such a kind act
would be repaid."
The woman laughed. "I see you have faith in all the old fashioned
virtues," she said. "Dear me, girl! I am glad I met you. Tell me how I
may communicate with the parents of these missing girls?"
Nan did this; but she appreciated deeply the fact that the actress
refrained from asking her any personal questions.
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