He was going to try Rosemary, since her part would consist mostly of riding in and out of scenes and looking pretty,--at least in the earlier portion.

And by the time he was ready to produce the dramatic scenes, he hoped that she would be able to act the part.

It was a risk, of course, and down deep in his heart he feared that much of her charm would never reach the screen; but he must manage somehow, since there would be no money to spend on salaries.

He ought to have a character woman, too,--which he lacked.
But other things he did have, and they were the things that would count most for success or failure.

He had his real boys, for instance; and he had his real country; and, last and most important of all, he had his story to tell.