Eyes of Youth
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Out of the East the wise men
came. Out of the East
knowledge of the spiritual
has reached us. In the East
holy men spend their lives
in search for perfection.
2
On a pinnacle of the
Himalaya mountains,
where the earth dream
reaches out to touch the
stars, is ever kept burning the
light of divine brotherhood.
3
Here are to be found
those mysterious men
who live to give spiritual
aid to all who serve
their brothers.
4
A disciple.
Vincent Serrano.
5
"The time has come
when we must go
forth -- can there be
peace when so many
suffer? Shall we be
saved and hear the
whole world cry?"
6
"There will be no welcome
for thee in the Western
World -- thy ways will be
strange - only as thou
canst amuse canst thou
hope to hold their interest
-- so, take with thee
this fakir's pack."
7
In the Western World
where the eyes
of men have been
blinded to the things
of the spirit by the
cruel struggle for gold.
8
And in this struggle
the souls of little
children are forgotten,
until their thoughtless
acts reflect its cruelty.
9
"Tie it on."
10
"Gee - he ain't got no tail."
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Gina Ashling -- one whose eyes
have not been blinded
by the material things ----
Clara Kimball Young.
12
"No dog with no tail
ain't got no rights."
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Peter Judson,
a civil engineer.
Edmund Lowe.
14
"You're a lucky little
beggar to have such
a beautiful Princess
adopt you."
15
"Why must people be
cruel and cause so much
unhappiness! - If I could
only find a way to help!"
16
The first far-off cry
of a pure heart
asking for guidance
that he has heard in
months of wandering.
17
"Now we needn't wait
any longer - this makes
our marriage possible -
won't you ----------?"
18
"You won't mind
being poor for a
change, will you?"
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Asa Ashling, Gina's father,
whose eyes have grown
too dim to look ahead.
Sam Sothern.
20
Kenneth Ashling, his son,
full of the dreams
of youth.
Gareth Hughes.
21
"Why won't you give me a
chance to show what I can
do - with modern methods
and efficiency ----"
22
"Modern impudence! ---
Just see how fast your
efficiency can take you
out of this office!"
23
Where chocolates and
novels are making
a lasting impression.
24
Gina's sister - Rita Ashling.
Pauline Starke.
25
"Ask Gina to come to
the office immediately."
26
One of the things that
money has bought for
Robert Goring, a typical
wise man of the West.
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Robert Goring, a type
that believes "every-
thing has its price."
Ralph Lewis.
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Louis Anthony,
assistant cashier
of the Vanfield Bank.
Milton Sills
29
"I hear old Ashling's affairs
are in a bad way."
30
"--- the directors decided
to call his loans yester-
day --- it will be awfully
hard on Gina."
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Money vs. Happiness
32
"We are never beaten
until we think we are,
father ----"
33
"Gina, you don't realize
how serious it is ----
if only you would marry
Mr. Goring - our troubles
would be over."
34
"---- why not let me
accept Mr. De Salvo's
offer of an operatic
career? - if I succeed -"
35
Paolo de Salvo,
maker of
operatic stars.
William Courtleigh.
36
"With such a voice
- you cannot refuse
to come with me
to Paris and study!"
37
"I think it's selfish
of Gina to think
of leaving us."
38
"I must talk it over
with my father."
39
"You grab it, Gina! --
We can take care of
ourselves. Don't you
waste your talents on
this one-horse town."
40
"Your daughter is entitled
to the opportunity -----
you will never regret it."
41
"It's out of the question
--I have other plans for
my daughter."
42
Anthony offers the
only thing that
costs nothing -- advice.
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"Can't you see it's
your duty to remain
with your family?"
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"Duty! If I could only
look into the future ---"
45
"--- if your mother
were alive it would
be different."
46
"Gina, you know I
love you and hope
some day ----"
47
"I did not mean to frighten
the young lady -- I merely
meant to ask for bread."
48
"Do not trouble, it
is but a moment's
weakness -- I have
traveled a long way."
49
Detained in New York
by the final nego-
tiations for the South
American contract --
50
"---- I am coming
on the ten o'clock
train to get your
father's consent."
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"Something dreadful has
happened - I can't marry
you. Father - Rita - and
Kenneth - they need me
now - it's my duty ----"
52
"Duty! Are you going
to sacrifice both of us?"
53
"If I only knew which
path to take ----"
54
"Perhaps I can help you."
55
"I'm afraid you can't.
If I only had to think
of myself - I wouldn't
hesitate."
56
"I don't know what I
wouldn't give to see a
few years ahead - just
a glimpse - but that's
impossible ----"
57
"With this, I can help you
to project yourself forward
- say, five years - you will
see what those five years
have made of you - whether
or not your spirit has gone
forward and upward."
58
"You mean that if I de-
cide to do a definite
thing, I can see what the
consequences would be
-and decide differently?"
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"It is the effect the
decision will have
on your soul - it is
the spirit only that
matters."
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"You shall have three
opportunities --- use
them wisely."
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"Is it my duty to
remain at home?"
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"This will show you.
Believe and desire
with a pure heart."
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THE PATH
OF
DUTY
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The results of five
years of duty
to her family.
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The only occupation
left to Gina after
illness had ruined
her singing voice.
66
"Children, before I give
you a half-holiday to
see the circus ---"
67
"----- so the board has
engaged another teacher.
This letter will explain
our action."
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The years have increased
Anthony's bank account
-- and his selfishness.
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"I knew you liked me
- but - I thought it
was Gina you wanted
to marry."
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"I - I was fond of Gina
- but - she's changed -
she's old --- it's you I
want to marry."
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"---- so you will have
a new teacher Monday
- it seems I'm too old-
fashioned --"
72
"--- promise me you
will be nice to the
new teacher -- and
never-forget me --
I love you all ---"
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Duty done in violation
of the laws of life is
a weak yielding to the
selfishness of others.
74
"So this is what Louis
meant when he asked
me to wait for him."
75
"It isn't jealousy, dear
--- but I don't want
you to make the same
mistake I made ----"
76
"Don't turn from
me, Rita - I need
your love now
more than ever."
77
"So this is what you meant
when you told me it was
my duty to remain with my
family - and wait for you."
78
"Just because you've
ruined your life, why
d'you want to spoil
my happiness?"
79
"Gina, I have always
loved you --- I can't
let you go away with
De Salvo ---- if you
will only wait -----"
80
"Here is the contract
--- I sail Saturday -
you will let me have
my answer tonight?"
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"Mr. De Salvo
is urging me
to accept an
operatic career."
82
"Did I not once have
the pleasure of hearing
you play in India?"
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THE PATH
OF
AMBITION
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Ambition nearly
realized after
four years work
at a sacrifice --?
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Kenneth's studio in
Paris -- another
drain on Gina's purse.
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"Then maybe this
will convince you."
87
"It's an outrage to
let Rita live with
a woman who has
become notorious!"
88
The cost of ambition
is never realized
until too late.
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"---- if that article
were true I wouldn't
want to live!"
90
"Do you suppose I could
keep the whole family on
my salary? ---- have you
learned nothing about life?"
91
"Then you mean
to say it's true?"
92
"---- if I'm to be a
money machine -
leave the method
to me!"
93
"Another word from
you ---- and you'll
earn your own living."
94
"I'm not going to hurt you
- I'd rather be dead than
see you lead such a life!"
95
"---- so at last you have
ruined me - you Jezebel!"
96
"---- and what have
you done to me?"
97
"You were a nobody
and I made you a
great artist."
98
"Yes --- but you
made me some-
thing else first."
99
"Don't worry ----
talk it over with
your daughter."
100
"Can't you see, Gina,
that your marriage
to Mr. Goring means
everything to us?"
101
"Of course this crystal
business is nonsense --
but if you'll persuade
Miss Ashling to marry
me -- I ---"
102
"I will show Miss
Ashling what wealth
can do for her."
103
"Permit me to quote from
your own religion: 'Ye shall
know the truth and the truth
shall make ye free'."
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THE PATH
OF
WEALTH
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Loneliness - - the fruit
of three years of
wealth without happiness.
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"Mrs. Louis Anthony
- madam."
107
"Louis has become
impossible -- I've
made up my mind to
get a separation."
108
"You're both young - don't
do anything hasty ---"
109
"You know, dear ----
there must be sacrifices
on both sides ----"
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The reason for
Mrs. Goring's
loneliness.
111
"We can't go on like this
--- you must find a way
to get rid of your wife."
112
The unwelcome
visitor.
113
"I'll not stand for your
sister's interference -
you're coming home
with me."
114
"Gina has nothing
to do with it ---"
115
"You're to blame -
I'll never rest until
I get even."
116
Goring finds
a more than
willing ally.
117
"If you put this through
for me ---- I'll go the
limit for you."
118
Clarence Morgan,
a cabaret parasite.
Rudolfo Valentino.
119
"My name is to be
kept out of this."
120
"Give this money
to Morgan."
121
"I am motoring in from
the country --- please
remain at home I want
to talk to you ----"
122
"This is Dr. Grant
speaking ---- your
husband has been
seriously injured -"
123
"---- at Pearson's
road-house --- Mr.
Brown's room, A-4."
124
"Is he badly injured,
doctor?"
125
"The doctors are holding
a consultation in there."
126
"Darling, I know you
love me - but what
of your husband?"
127
"Thanks, Louis. I have
suspected this for
some time."
128
Judge Singleton's
chambers.
129
"I decline to answer
on the grounds that
it might --- incrimi-
nate me."
130
"The plaintiff rests."
131
"I fail to see the slightest
evidence of conspiracy.
Motion denied. Call
your witnesses."
132
"Mrs. Goring, will you
please take the stand?"
133
"She admits it."
134
"I admit nothing! You
have permitted these
contemptible hirelings
to swear away my
reputation ---"
135
"You sit calmly by while
a woman's name ----
is bespattered by a man
without honor --- and
without conscience."
136
"Silence, Madame --
or I shall grant Mr.
Goring the divorce!"
137
"---- and brand me
faithless to one man
-- and fair game for
every other!"
138
"Madam, you must observe
the decorum of this court
of justice."
139
"Justice - if this be
justice then God
help every woman!"
140
GUILTLESS!
Condemned by the
merciless judge,
Public Opinion -
'To hell for life
and no parole!'
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Deserted by her
friends and even
the family for which
she sacrificed herself.
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Dick Brownell
of the
Central office.
Norman Selby.
143
"I'm just out of the
hospital. I used to
get odd jobs singing
but my voice is gone."
144
"It's stopped raining now
- let me go home."
145
"You don't look like a
woman that would steal
--- you're on the level,
aren't you?"
146
"I come here to laugh at
these fool women - who
never stop to think that
all they have depends
on the selfish whim of
some man."
147
"I've got a laugh coming
---- haven't I?"
148
"Gina! I've looked
everywhere for you!"
149
"Don't you know me, Gina?
Think back - it's Peter."
150
"I'm not going to lose you
again - there's still happi-
ness for both of us."
151
"--- no happiness for me!
- I'm tired - so tired ---"
152
"Peter, don't you ever
dare to leave me!"
153
"Love with wisdom is the
secret of life. Weigh well
what you have seen ----
judge not from the material
but the spirit."
154
"Find out your daughter's
decision ---- and we'll
discuss your affairs later."
155
"---- but I can't marry
Mr. Goring. Money
isn't all of life - it's the
least of it!"
156
"That Hindu double-
crossed us!"
157
"Father, nothing ever
came of doing the
wrong thing - even
to save others."
158
"There is your answer ----
if you will only see things
with the eyes of youth!"
159
"With Kenneth's youth
- and your experience -
there's nothing you can't
accomplish!"
160
"The Consolidated will take
over your business for a
half-interest ----"
161
"I wanted to tell you this
morning but you wouldn't
let me - it means modern
methods - efficiency ---"
162
"How can I thank you
for the service you've
done me? - If I could
only help others as
you have helped me!"
163
"This is but a toy - tell others
to look into the pure crystal
of their own souls and the
Great Spirit behind the veil
of destiny shall guide their
every step."
164
"May the blessings
of the Everlasting
rest upon you."
165
"He helped me to look into
the future - if others could
have the same opportunity
- how much unhappiness
could be avoided."
The End
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