Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-26

companion already referred to, gone
chums, Blanchard was sole ,possesser
of a knowledge of the young scape-
grace's whereabouts. As for the West
Indian he seemed to have entirely re-
linquished all intentions of returning to
Jamaica. However,, we must for the
present leave Singlebridge and make
our way to tie Theatre Royal, East
hampton. The house is crowded by
the admirers OF the leading lady, whose
benefit night it is.
kOld Fussyton, the stage-door-keeper,
is at this nlonicnt in state Of mind
bordering on DIES pair He dare not for
the life of him leave his post; and he
has just learned thata stranger has sue
ceeded in reaching the stage under the
convoy of an audacious super If that
should come to the knowledge of Mr.
Somerset Beauchamp, the manager, he
Fussyton) will to a certainly De dis
missed on the spot.
Take a note TO Miss Harebell, sir?
Could not do it. It's against orders,
sir"
The speaker is the call-boy His
tempter IS Mr. Blanchard. 'sa.,.ss I'1
every we'll, sir, I'll risk it. IF you
are an old friend I suppose it will be
all right eEk sm95 s1Egs
Induced to commit breach of dis
cipline by the bestowal of a rather po-
tent bride, the callboy disappears. be-
hind a pile of scenery, and is presently
heard In alteration with Miss Hare
BELLS drasser.
"What do you want? Miss Harebell
is not "a beginner She is not on until
the second scene" T.
Il know that, Mrs. Cumming. |
want to speak to you. Open the door"
Blanchard heard no more. A whisp-
cred conversation between the leading
lady's dresser and the. call-boy was inn
mediately succeeded by the reappear-
ance of that precocious youth, who
said Miss Harebell viii meet you
after the performance, at her hotel, the
George. She has apartments there.
And now, sir, do clear out Of this How
you got in don't know If Mr.. Bow
shang was to stag you, Wouldn't there
be shine neither
Meantime his note had produced a
startling effect on Miss Harebell 1t
ran thus:
"At last | find you. In Miss Hare
bell I have recognized Fanny West
brook. At the peril of those nearest
and dearest to you, see me tonight. |
am desperate"
"Cummins," gasped she, clock that
door. You did your best to get rid Of
HIM. It is always convenient to decline
receiving visitor at ones hotel; but |
will see him. Finish my hair and then
find Mr.. Beauchamp. [ would like to
speak with him before go on"
Blanchard had again curiously under
valued the strength of his lovely OPP
ponent.
She saw the manager and exchanged
with him a few whispering words. He
grasped her hand warmly by way of
emphasizing his chivalric intentions in
her cause.
Since the day, mort than twelve
months previously, that Miss Westbrook
had merged her identity in that of the
now talented actress, Miss Harebell,
Fanny had played many parts both off
and on the stage. On this particular
night she excelled herself. The applause
of her crowds of admirers was what
would have been termed in stage par
lance terrific" Such was the electric
force of her acting, it carried all before
it. Was she playing up defiantly to
Blanchard. Perhaps.
On the conclusion of the play, she,
laden with bouquets, retired to her dress
ing-rOOm, and in a few minutes had re-
sumed, with the aid of attentive Mrs
Cummins, the attire of ordinary life.
In the space Of a very few minutes
Miss Harebell " was proceeding I'M
noticed, save by a. group ofyouthful
idolators who surrounded the pit-door,
under the convoy of Mr. Beauchamp,
to her apartments at the George.
Before ascending the staircase which
led to her rooms she inform ed the maid
servant that probably. q gentlema n
would call upon her. If he did, she
was to show him up, after naylng pri-
vately informed Mr.. Beauchanip, who
would wait for the news in the bar-par-
lOr; of her visitors arrival
Mr.. Beauchamp, whose face beamed
with complacent delight nodded his ap-
proval of this arrangement Observed
Fanny to him:
CHOW, Mr. Beauchamp, shall leave
you to your devices here she in
dulged in the tiniest ripple of laughter
your devices, mind"
Very well, my dear, they shall be
ready, if wanted"
:" And he"
Everything is ready, Miss Harebell,
and everybody Let that suffice YOU"
Seated III her snug little room, Fanny
dreamily awaited the coming Of her
ancient prosecutor. She had not to
wait long.
:" Mr.. Blanchard. m announced the
maid-servant, and thereupon ushered
that gentleman in.
Miss Westbrook rose, and acknow-
lodged his elaborate bow with silence
that was full ofscornful eloquence. She
then resumed her seat
Miss Westbrook, can you divine
why | am here?"
{" Yes"
80, you can. You are frank. After
4 all WhV should Won not hop We oan