"I am afraid I shall not be able to stay in the city," said Leslie, gloomily. "I have met nothing but disappointment since I came here."
CHAPTER XXII. TRYING TO BE AN ACTOR.
"Have you inquired for work?" asked Rupert.
"Yes."
"What kind of work?"
"I wanted to be an actor. So I applied at Palmer's Theatre and Daly's this forenoon, and this afternoon I went to others."
"How were you received?" asked Rupert, in considerable curiosity.