"All ready now, Russ, for this scene," called the manager, indicating the one where Ruth and Alice were to appear. "Watch your register closely."
"Yes, sir."
The play went on. Ruth took her part first, and the little drama was enacted. Her father, who was in the scene with her, smiled encouragement, and Russ nodded gaily as he continued to turn the clicking camera.
"Now, Miss Alice!" called the manager. "Here's where you come in. Come smiling!"
It was hardly necessary to tell Alice this, for she generally had a smile on her face. Nor was it lacking this time.
She began her part, but in an instant the manager called:
"Wait. Hold on a minute!"
The clicking of the camera ceased instantly.
"Oh, have I done something wrong?" thought Alice, her heart beating violently.
"Cut out what's been done so far," ordered the manager to Russ. "It will have to be done over."