The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1877-01-06
A THEATRICAL ROMANCE.

They sometimes tell good story in
Chicago. and one recently related about
leading actor in that city is we'll worth
rehearsal. The gentleman was young
and handsome, and was eeuers'i~ 1r
gagged before the fooiliga,s III series OF
the most heroic achievements. He never
appeared except with the most beautiful
sentiments in his mouth; and always
wore most gorgeous doublet and hose.
As commonly happens with the actor
who plays the lions part, many roman
tic ladies were in love with him. OF
these one was not content to let con-
cealment, like worm in the bud, feed
on her damask cheek. She wrote the
actor letter intimating dellcately but
clearly that he had made a conquest of
her heart. and telling him that at the
matinee on the next Saturday afternoon
he would see her sitting in the front row
of the dress circle, section f, No. 80.
II shall occupy the same seat every
Saturday afternoon, SO you will always
know where to look for me, said the
fair letter-writer, and then added II
trust you are an honorable gentleman,
and will keep the receipt of this letter a
secret" The epistle was signed with
the mellihuous name of Sadie Lathrop.
Now, the actor who cut such dashing
appearance on the stage was sober and
virtuous family man, who had for wife
the leading lady of the company, one of
those determined little women before
whom it has ever been the fate of Adam
and sons OF Adam to bow down in
obedience. She captured the letter from
his enamored correspondent, and secure
ly confident in her own supremacy.
waited for her vengeance after the cynical
manner OF little women in general.
second letter came from the hapless
Sadie Lathrop, in which, after some soft
nonsense in regard to the sweetness of
her dear Eugene's" name. she pro.
posed meeting at the corner of Dear
born and Adams streets, at nightfaIl on
Monday, and promised to appear in seat
30, section F, of the dress circle. on
Thursday evening. But the actor failed
to keep the appointment, of course, and
the lovelorn damsel had to foreRo the
pleasure of her visit to the theater on
Thursday, as it was Thanksgiving day.
She was not discouraged. however, but
dispatched another letter, in which she
suggested excuses for the recreant swain 8
absence, and gave more particular d.
rections in regard to another rendezvous.
I'm ORDER" said the confding but un-
grammatical creature, "that you will
more readily know that it is me,
AMI that you make no mistake, I will
wear white handkerchief round nv
neck Failing an interview, she renewed
her promise to be at the next Saturday
matinee ''in the same seat that told
you before. No. 49, section F, dress
CIRCLE The actors wife read this an
nouncement with the satisfaction OF a
cat that is watching for her prey and
hears the mouse gnawing. The eventful
afternoon came, and husband and wife
appeared upon the stage as hero and
heroine, while in seat No, 80. section f,
Dress circle. sat q gorgeously arrayed
woman with white silk handkerchief
about her neck, shining as signal, like
Navarre's plume. 1t was in the wife's
lines, she took the part of an actress--to
invite her admirer to see her play.
Come and see me, Major, won't you?"
she said sweetly. "Oh, yes, I'll buy q
season ticket" answered the gallant
Major. And then the mischievous little
woman, starting directly at her conspic-
nous rival. got off this preposterous gsg
DO, and be sure you sit in section F,
No. 80, and wear white handkerchief
round your neck 30 that may be sure
20 Know you" The result is best told
W giving one of the letters directed to
ner husband, which the spiteful little
vixen opened in Mondays mail:
fou were all very much amused on
saturday afternoon, were you notP
supposed you were a gentleman, but /
now realize that Was mistaken. 1 Il
asked you 90 favor to lot no one know
OF the letters l wrote you. and contrary
70 my wishes, there was not one of the
company but what knew OF il and the
seat was to occupy. But think you
were all little fooled, as did not oc-
cupy No. 80, section "F," AZ Miss Nor
.on 80 fscetiously remarked. gave my
uoket to friend, and occupied seat
On the opposite side Of the house. For
was afraid something, did not know
wat. would be said or done which did
nos IKE, and WAS right in my surmise. |
my friend did not know what to think
sne Questioned me, and I told her tho
mention Of the number of the seat she
%TSSo9upied %S was probably coincidence.
rnis Will DO my last letter to you, and oil
+. nave to say IL that now have rs much |
suuPathy, aversion - hatred - repug-
snanoe, contempt and adherence as I |
.ormerIy had respect esteem-and the |
greatest difference. I shall not annoy
you any more with my letters or my
P.ssence at the museum. Trusting YOU
r.l snow this to all your kindred spirits,
.aemain, with loathing and contempt.
your most invetsrate foe. s..
Sadie Lathrop should 90 and be
c",H. ~JH. ior the world is hollow, and actors
caves are stuffed with saw-dust.