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82 MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE was there; I like him background. — immensely. He is different. March 2Gth. —Heard my beloved Phil- harmonic today in a Wagner program. Most of my favorites they played. I like Wagner's music: it is so descriptive. T saw "The Life of Wagner" this winter and enjoyed the reminiscence of it. There is something beautiful and pathetic in re- viewing the life of a great artist. The touch of memory seems to hallow it. and all its trials and sorrows paint themselves in such warm pastel tones. Sometimes it seems I can remember not only things that are past, but remember ahead to things that are to come. March 27th. —I bought some shoes sfnd a lovely new green hat today. I think I will wear it in "The Master Mummer," if that is produced soon. It is simply appal- ling how my letters pile up when I dont answer my mail daily. Sat up until 1 o'clock tonight trying to catch up, and when I sought my downy couch I was some tired. The rest of the night I was out on my broomstick. I believe all witches travel on broomsticks. Last night I dreamed of two persons. They both smiled at me for the first time in years and tried to speak to me, but I was silent, and they knew not what I was planning to do. My dreams are my only boon and pleasant counsellors. March 28th. —Quite a shock to be called out of bed in the morning with the news that your studio has burned down, destroy- ing all one's wardrobe. In my pink, bro- caded dressing-gown and blue slippers, I clutched my disheveled hair and said, "I cannot believe it; it cannot be," over and over. When I arrived at the studio, what confusion! The main portion of the build- ing was charred wreckage, the halls were cluttered with debris, and the floors swam in water. Contrary to reports, my ward- robe was safe both from fire and water, and all my precious "props," collected with care, were unharmed. Merciful Providence, or my lucky star, be thanked! Actors and employees were buzzing about like bees deprived of their hive, and every one was giving accounts of his particular valor in saving films or stove-plates, when, as a matter of fact, they were at home asleep during the fire. Firemen and reporters walked about with grimy faces and cups of coffee, giving an effect of recent hero- ism, which was not borne out by their actions earlier in the engagement. Some actors who had lost their wardrobes were busy with pen and pad, making a $15 suit look like .$00 for the benefit of the insur- ance company. A little monetary circula- tion is good for the system. I investigated the loss, viewed the remains and listened to several heroes, mounted on piles of scenery, discourse on the event. Then I went out and bought some buttermilk. March 29th. —Today and I were to have motored to Long Beach, but it was too cold and wet, and I postponed it until later. Saw "Judith of Bethulia" and . Met "Z" and the machine, and we went to the McAlpin for .supper, then dropped in to see some pic- tures. M A B C H 30th. —I am ■ going to patent some clothes like the har- ness for fire- engine horses, to do away with this te- dious buttoning and unbutton- ing. I was very late this morn- ing, and after my usual break-