"Many of the dens I've been in cost scarcely anything, being mere shelters.

The city is strewn with a lot of miserable, stuffy theatres that no one can enjoy sitting in, even to see a good picture.

We have talked this over and decided to erect a new style of building, roomy and sanitary, with cushioned seats and plenty of broad aisles.

There are one or two of this class already in Los Angeles, but we want to make our children's theatres a little better than the best." "And the expense ?" "Well, it will cost money, of course.

But it will be a great delight to the children--bless their little hearts!" "This is really a business enterprise," added Beth gravely.
Uncle John chuckled with amusement.
"Have you figured out the profits ?" he inquired.
"It really ought to pay, Uncle," declared Patsy, somewhat nettled by this flaccid reception of her pet scheme.