Sex and the game of sex is
all through life everywhere--in the home no less than
in the theater. In town and country, indoors and out,
sunlight, moonlight, and rain--always it goes on.
And the temptations and the struggles are no more and
no less on the stage than off. No, there is too much
talk about `morals.' The reason the great one says
`don't' is the work.'' He shook his head sadly.
``They do not realize, those eager young beginners.
They read the story-books and the lives of the great
successes and they hear the foolish chatter of common-
place people--those imbecile `cultured' people who
know nothing! And they think a career is a triumphal
march. What think you, Miss Gower--eh?''
``If I had known I'd not have had the courage, or
the vanity, to begin,'' said she. ``And if I could
realize what's before me, I probably shouldn't have the
courage to go on.''
``But why not? Haven't you also learned that it's
just the day's work, doing every day the best you can?''
``Oh, I shall go on,'' rejoined she.
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