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108 MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE some extracts from the 1913 book, as follows: Tuesday.— Arrived at studio at 9.30. Did three scenes for "Love's Sunset." This ought to Be one of my best. I really feel the part. Clara Young is tine. Like to play opposite her. She and Edith Storey are best for me. Left studio at 4.30. Called on Harry Morey in evening and played cards. Hit bed at 11. W E D N E S D A Y. Twenty-three letters this morning, a 11 flattering. Only three silly ones. My work is being appreciated. Got an offer from company for more money. Dont , think I will leave Vitagraph. Dined at Hotel Martinique and went to see "Within the Law." A strong play—the best of the crook plays. Well played. Bed at 12. Thursday. —A dull day. Rained all day. Nothing to do till 1. Did one scene. Wish they would give me more work. 1' o o r part. Too bad I cant get. another "Vengeance of Du- rand." Mr. Blackton told me I was cast for lead in "The Christian." Fine! I know that part well and I am glad. Called on If. L. She sings divinely. A very intellectual girl. She is very sensible. To take her to opera next Friday. Re- tired at 11. Friday. — Another bad day. Had noth- ing to do worth while. Will they ever learn to give me only good parts? They have ten men who could have done that as well as I. Stayed home and read. Asleep by 11.30. Saturday-. —Pay-day, and I found my salary has been increased $25. Good! It all helps. I may be good for only ten years more, and I must provide for the rainy day. Wish the other boys could learn to save. Some of them spend as fast as they earn. Did four scenes and was off at 3. Went to N. Y. Saw six photoplays, mostly poor. Dinner at Imperial with E. T. and then saw Henri Kraus in "Les Miserables." He was great. Too bad they all cant be like that Hit bet at 11. Sunday-. —H:id a fine loaf today. Wrote twenty letters. I must get a secretary. I should be out getting fresh air. Sent my regular weekly check to mother, bless her heart. 1 should be very thankful that I can do this every week. And, brother, what's the good of living if we cant be of use to somebody V And my savings- bank accoi nts are growing, too. Called on Mr. & Mrs. R. and had tea. They are line people. Looked over my wardrobe. Must get a fresli supply. Monday - . — Arrived at 9. Very busy. Did eight scenes. Pretty tired. Ordered two suits at tailor's and bought half-a-dozen ties and shirts. This makes a big hole this week. Must economize for a week or so. Received large mail and some fine letters. Glad that Answer Man said I did not like to get love-letters. Dont get so many now. Long letter from father. All well. I am very happy. Called on— Hearing a noise in the adjoining room, I started like a t h i e f . I was about to replace the book quickly, then changed my mind and decided to put on a bold front and tell the truth. But it was a false alarm. Quickly opening the precious little book again, I found these October notes: Wednesday.. —Still in Boston, doing "The Christian." Boston people are not. used to seeing photoplayers. They did not know what to make of us. Kent and I were dressed as priests, and a police- man came along and touched his cap, saying, "Good-morning, Father." Going to the coast tomorrow. I have nice LOVK'S SUNSET (Continued on page 154)