Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West

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"He is only a detail

man," she explained when Goldstein had gone way, "but of course it is

necessary to keep these vast and diverse interests running smoothly, and

the manager has enough details on his mind to drive an ordinary mortal

crazy. The successful scenario writers, who conceive our best plays, are

the real heart of this business, and the next to them in importance are

the directors, or producers, who exercise marvelous cleverness in staging

the work of the authors."

"I suppose," remarked Arthur Weldon, "it is very like a theatre."

"Not so like as you might imagine," was the reply. "We employ scenery,

costumes and actors, but not in ways theatrical, for all our work is

subservient to the camera's eye and the requirements of photography."

While they were conversing, the two Stanton girls entered the office,

having exchanged their costumes for street clothes and washed the make-up

from their faces, which were now fresh and animated.

"Oh, Aunt Jane!" cried Flo, running to Mrs. Montrose, "we're dismissed

for the day. Mr. McNeil intends to develop the films before we do

anything more, and Maud and I want to spend the afternoon at the beach."

The lady smiled indulgently as Maud quietly supported her sister's

appeal, the while greeting her acquaintances of yesterday with her sweet,

girlish charm of manner.

"A half-holiday is quite unusual with us," she explained, "for it is the

custom to hold us in readiness from sunrise to sunset, in case our

services are required. An actress in a motion picture concern is the

slave of her profession, but we don't mind the work so much as we do

waiting around for orders."

"Suppose we all drive to the beach together," suggested Mr. Merrick. "We

will try to help you enjoy your holiday and it will be a rich treat to us

to have your society."

"Yes, indeed!" exclaimed Patsy Doyle. "I'm just crazy over this motion

picture business and I want to ask you girls a thousand questions

about it."

They graciously agreed to the proposition and at once made preparations

for the drive.

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