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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Moon-Face and Other Stories by Jack London: well all over the country. An interesting phase of life, and the pay is big
enough to attract many aspirants.
"Now the management of the Loops, in its bid for popularity, instituted what
is called 'Amateur Night'; that is to say, twice a week, after the
professionals have done their turns, the stage is given over to the aspiring
amateurs. The audience remains to criticise. The populace becomes the arbiter
of art--or it thinks it does, which is the same thing; and it pays its money
and is well pleased with itself, and Amateur Night is a paying proposition to
the management.
"But the point of Amateur Night, and it is well to note it, is that these
amateurs are not really amateurs. They are paid for doing their turn. At the
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