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LOLA
LOLA
BY OWEN DAVIS AUTHOR OF “SINNERS,” ETC. ILLUSTRATED WITH SCENES FROM THE PHOTO-PLAY PRODUCED AND COPYRIGHTED BY THE WORLD FILM CORPORATION NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Copyright, 1915, by GROSSET & DUNLAP PAGE LOLA World Film Corporation Presents CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in “LOLA” by Owen Davis A SHUBERT FEATURE PHOTO-PLAY IN FIVE ACTS CAST OF CHARACTERS LOLA...
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CHAPTER I FATHER AND DAUGHTER
CHAPTER I FATHER AND DAUGHTER
The old man lay back in his chair asleep. The morning sun beat against the drawn window shades, filling the room with a dim, almost cathedral light. An oil lamp, which had performed its duty faithfully through the night, now seemed to resent its neglect, and spluttered angrily. There was the usual sound of the busy city’s street outside the window, for the morning was advancing, but here in the room it was very quiet. A quaint little Dutch clock ticked away regularly, and the tired man’s soft br
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CHAPTER II A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL
CHAPTER II A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL
“John!” she exclaimed happily, then stopped shyly as he stepped eagerly forward and put his arm around her. It was only the night before that he had told her of his love, and she was still afraid of him, but he, manlike, refused to give up an advantage already won, and drew her to him, holding her closely until she, of her own accord, raised her lips to his. “Did he read my letter?” he asked eagerly and rather nervously. Now she had him at an advantage, for however great his fear was of her fath
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CHAPTER III DR. PAUL CROSSETT
CHAPTER III DR. PAUL CROSSETT
In that moment grew up between those two an affection and an understanding that under happier circumstances would have lasted all their lives. In the awful time, now so rapidly approaching, he was to be her truest friend. His love and sympathy was to outlast that of lover and father. He gave to her the place in his heart that her mother had always had, the same blind love and devotion, and it was hers until the end. “I am glad to know you, Doctor Crossett,” said Lola, a little timidly, as he ste
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CHAPTER IV BROUGHT TO LIFE
CHAPTER IV BROUGHT TO LIFE
Dr. Crossett left them after the first few days to keep some important engagement in the West, but before he left he had insisted upon advancing Dr. Barnhelm a sum of money sufficient for his needs, enough to allow him freedom to complete his experiments and prepare the elaborate models necessary for a demonstration before the Medical Society. At first Dr. Barnhelm had refused to accept the favor, but Lola, greatly to his surprise, had sided against him, and more to please her than for any other
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CHAPTER V A LOVER'S QUARREL
CHAPTER V A LOVER'S QUARREL
“She had spent it?” “Yes.” “How?” The Doctor pointed, with a smile that almost brought the tears to his friend’s eyes, to the expensive furniture and rather elaborate window hangings. “I—I blame myself,” he said quickly, as if to prevent any critical mention of his daughter. “She is young, and she doesn’t understand. I had grown used to trusting her with everything. Why, Paul! In these past years there have been times when I could not collect enough to pay our rent, little as it was. Not once di
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CHAPTER VI IN THE SWIM
CHAPTER VI IN THE SWIM
At first gossip was inclined to connect his name with that of the fair widow, but if, for a time, there had been anything but friendship between them, it soon burned itself out. Whatever her age, she was at least old enough to have been his mother, and, reckless as he was, he had far too much natural shrewdness to allow himself to become so completely entangled that escape would be impossible. He made no secret of the fact that he had been unhappily married; in fact he took pains that the ladies
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CHAPTER VII DANCE HALL GLITTER
CHAPTER VII DANCE HALL GLITTER
“Oh, I promise you that you shall see quite enough of me, Doctor,” she replied; “before you are here a day you will be glad to get me out of your sight. I know I am going to bore you dreadfully, but I have so many things I want to talk over with you, and so many questions I want to ask you, about things that happened long ago before I was here to be a trouble to you.” She went gayly down the long hall, stopping at her door to wave her hand at him as he stood watching her. “No sign there of nervo
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CHAPTER VIII LOLA TELLS FALSEHOODS
CHAPTER VIII LOLA TELLS FALSEHOODS
“Who is this Nellie Mooney?” inquired Dr. Crossett. “A poor little girl,” explained Dr. Barnhelm, “the daughter of a hard-working Irish woman. The child has suffered for years with a tubercular disease of the bone of her arm; before we moved I used to see her almost every day, but I had not been able to do much for her.” “So. She is young?” “About twelve.” “These cases are, to me, most interesting. I have had success in their treatment. If this child is dear to you I will see her. I do not mean
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CHAPTER IX THE DIAMOND NECKLACE
CHAPTER IX THE DIAMOND NECKLACE
“Don’t be an old woman, John! Come!” He rather reluctantly poured her out a very small drink, as he was far from sure whether or not the Doctor would approve. Lola, up to now, had always shown the most complete distaste for any sort of liquor, a distaste which she really felt; which any healthy young person would feel were it not for the vague general impression that somewhere in the drops of liquor is hidden some hint of romance, some glimpse of mysterious knowledge; the desire of the unknown.
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CHAPTER X MARIA ACCUSED
CHAPTER X MARIA ACCUSED
“You mean his lecture to-morrow night?” asked Lola. “It is very flattering, of course, that the Medical Society should want to listen to him, but he isn’t going to be paid for it.” “It will bring fame, Lola, and fame, especially here in your country, means money. Have you much to do before to-morrow night, Martin?” “More than I like to think of,” replied the Doctor. “My mind should be fresh and clear, and how can it be if I must spend all to-morrow running errands?” “Could I help you?” asked Joh
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CHAPTER XI LOLA TRAPPED
CHAPTER XI LOLA TRAPPED
“No one but that poor girl,” the Doctor sighed. “I liked her. I am sorry, also I am ashamed. I pride myself upon some knowledge of character, and I have been a fool. In this servant I thought I had found a rare type of loyalty, an inborn refinement and delicacy that sprang from a good heart, making no account of the promptings of inherited vice, and untouched by the degrading environment of her youth. Such natures are met, not often, but I thought that hers was of that description. Well—I have h
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CHAPTER XII LOLA'S FLIGHT
CHAPTER XII LOLA'S FLIGHT
LOLA ACCEPTS THE CHAPERONAGE OF MRS. HARLAN. “I’m sick of the game, Madge,” responded Dick moodily, “and I guess I’m off my feed to-night. I feel rotten! You folks start a poker game, if you want to, I’m going to sit around for a while.” “He’s in love, that’s the matter with him,” said one of the girls. “It’s that pretty little blond he’s been rushing lately. What’s the trouble, Dick, did she pass you up?” “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Dick answered, rather a nasty look coming into h
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CHAPTER XIII LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S
CHAPTER XIII LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S
He quite realized that she had “burned her bridges behind her,” that her manner of going had left her no possibility of coming back, unless she came humbly, and in repentance. Try as he might he could not picture that. Humble she might be, and repentant, but not until her spirit was broken by suffering. He knew much of the world, much of human nature, and he knew that she would have to make her choice at once between evil and good. That alone she could not hope to live, as she had said that she
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CHAPTER XIV ON THE ROAD
CHAPTER XIV ON THE ROAD
“There! You see!” exclaimed Mrs. Harlan. Although somewhat in doubt as to precisely what he was supposed to see, Dick was content to assume that it was not exactly a compliment to Lola. Lola had been making rows; there was no denying that. She was difficult to please, and absolutely indifferent to the rights of others. She was constantly getting them into disputes with the hotel clerks, the servants, or with the other guests, and on several occasions during their trip they had been politely info
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CHAPTER XV ANOTHER CONQUEST
CHAPTER XV ANOTHER CONQUEST
“Sit down, my boy, and tell us all about yourself.” Mr. Bradley seated himself and pointed to a chair. “How long are you going to stay, and who is that stunning girl I saw you with this afternoon?” “Miss Barnhelm,” replied Dick, a little embarrassed at the question. “She is travelling with an old friend of mine, Mrs. Harlan. I happened to meet them at Bar Harbor last week, and as it was dead as a doornail down there, I begged them to allow me to come on here with them.” “She is very pretty and v
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CHAPTER XVI A SERIOUS LETTER
CHAPTER XVI A SERIOUS LETTER
“Anyone would think you had something to hide, by the way you are jumping on me,” complained Dick resentfully. “I don’t see any crime in asking you if you had stepped out of your room for a minute.” “I have told you that I did not.” “You might have run in to see Madge.” “No! No! No!” She spoke almost in a scream. “How many times do I have to repeat it? No! No! No!” “Come on, Madge; that’s the three-alarm signal,” exclaimed Bob, as he got to his feet heavily. “Great God, Lola,” he looked down at
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CHAPTER XVII FENWAY'S DIVORCE GRANTED
CHAPTER XVII FENWAY'S DIVORCE GRANTED
“Really? Not until then? Do you know that I feel quite sorry for you, Miss Bradley?” She entered the hotel and went at once to her room, and when Dick knocked at her door a few moments later she refused to open it, telling him to wait for her on the front veranda. Dick returned reluctantly to his friends; for once he agreed with them. Lola’s brutality was beyond all excuse. He was a kind-hearted fellow, and the sight of the little girl’s sorrow over the death of her favorite had moved him deeply
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CHAPTER XVIII ONCE MORE IN NEW YORK
CHAPTER XVIII ONCE MORE IN NEW YORK
“Tell me of her,” said Dr. Crossett eagerly. “I have several times found cases that at first seemed to be as lacking in moral sense as this one you describe, but always on close study I have found some promptings of the softer impulses. I, for instance, have seen a thief who robbed the poor-box of a church share his booty to feed a hungry child whom he met casually upon the street. I have seen a burly brute, who a few hours before had murdered his wife, weep over the sufferings of an injured dog
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CHAPTER XIX WILL POWER
CHAPTER XIX WILL POWER
“You didn’t eat nothin’ for your breakfast.” “Oh, yes, I did, Maria.” He smiled at her very gently. “I am much stronger and in better health than you will believe. I am not living an active life just now. I do not require the same amount of food as a young thing like you.” “You are sick, Doctor,” she spoke anxiously. “You can’t live like you have been living for the last six months, doing nothing and eating less. You’ll be on your back the first thing I know; then how will I take care of you?” “
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CHAPTER XX MR. BARNES RETURNS
CHAPTER XX MR. BARNES RETURNS
As she passed down the hall on her way to the front door, the bell rang, and she, anxious that the sleeper should not be disturbed, opened the door quickly. There in the hall stood a slender young fellow in the dark-blue uniform of the navy. His face, what little of it that was not hidden behind quite the widest smile that mortal countenance ever wore, was tanned to about the shade of a fashionable summer shoe, and above it his yellow hair made a symphony in color very good to look upon. At leas
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CHAPTER XXI CONCLUSION
CHAPTER XXI CONCLUSION
“Oh, yes, no doubt. You looked for me to return in rags and repentance. That naturally would be your idea of a proper retribution. Well, I am here, but I came in neither rags nor repentance. I do not even come in fear. I came to claim what is mine by right.” She stepped forward very slowly and sat in the same little chair she had always chosen. John noticed how languid were all her movements; the Doctor saw more, and knew now the reason of her return. He would have spoken, but he heard her fathe
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