Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-06-22

measured swords with their eyes-hov
clear and searching hers were land
parted.
Next day Fanny Westbrook was miss
ing from Singlebridge.
For twelve months Silas Westbrool
was daughterle.s. Fanny was sought fol
far and near, but without avail. Angus
tus had, to quote the idiomatc express
sion of that congenial companion already
referred to, gone clear to the bad" o.
all his former chums, Blanchard was the
sole possessor of knowledge of the
young scapegrace's whereabouts. AS fol
the West Indian, he seemed to have en-.
tirely relnquished all intention of return.
ing to Jamaica. However, we must fol
the present leave Singlebrdge, and make
our way to the Theatre Royal, Easthamp-
ton. The house is crowded by tho ad-
mirers of the loading lady, whose benefit
night it is.
Old Fussyton, the stage doorkeeper, is
at this moment in n state of mind bor-
dering on despair. lie dare not for the
life of him leave his post and no has
just learned that stranger has succeeded
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 certainty be dismissed on the
spot.
"Take Il note to Miss Harebell, sir ?
Could not do it. It's against orders,
sir"
The speaker is the call boy. His temp
ter is Mr.. Blanchard.
"Very we'll, sir, I'll risk If you are
an old friend, l suppose it will be all
right"
Induced to commit breach of dlsci-
pine by the bestowal of rather potent
bribe, the call-boy disappears behind a
pile Of scenery, and is presently heard in
alteration with Miss lIarebel's dresser.
What do yon want Miss Harebell
is not beginner She is not on until
the second scone."
Il know that, Mrs. Cummings. l
want to speak to you. Open the door"
Blanchard heard no more. A whisper
cd conversation between the leading
lady's dresser and The call boy was inn
mcdiately succeeded by tho reappearanco
of that precious youth, who said "NIss
lIarebell will meet you after the per-
tormance, ut her hotel, the George. She
has apartments there. All you have to
do is to send in your name, And now,
sir, do clear out Of this. How you got
in, don't know. If Mr. Bowshang was
to stag you, wouldn't there be q shine
neither !"
Meantime his note had produced a
startling effect on Miss Harebell. tran
thus
AT last find you. In Miss Harobell
have recognized Fanny Wcstbrook.
At the peril OF those nearest and dearest
to you, see me tonight. am desperate. !"
Cummins," gaspod she, "l lock tha
door. You did it for the best to get rid
of him. 1t is always convenient TO do
cline receiving visitor at ono's hotel
but | will see him. Finish my hair and
then find Mr.. Beauchamp. would
speak with him before 80 on.
Blanchard had again curiously under
valued the strength OF his lovely oppo-
nent.
She saw the manager and exchanged
with him few whispered words. lie
grasped her hand warmly by way of en-
phasizing his chivalric intentions in her
cause.
Since the day, more than twelve
months previously, that Miss Westbrook
had merged hor identity in that of the
now talented actress, Miss Hareboll,
Fanny had played many parts both eff
and on the stage. On this particular
night she eYceled herself. The applause
of her crowds of admirers was what
would have been termed in stage parlancc
terrific" Such was the electric force
of her acting, it carried all before it. Was
she playing up deGanty to Blanchard ?
Perhaps.
On the conclusion of the play, she, Ia
den with bouquets, retired to her dressing
room, and in a few minutes had resum-
ed, with the aid of attentive Mrs. Cum
Minis, the attire Of ordinary life.
In the space of very few minutes
Miss Harebell" was proceeding un-
noticed, save by group of her youthful
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 informed the maid
servant that probably gentleman would
call upon her. If he did she was to show
him up. after having privately informed
Mr.. Beauchamp, who would wait for the
news in the bar parlor, Of her VISITORS
arrival.
Mr.. Besuchamp, whose face beamed
with compacent delight, nodded his ap-
proval of this arrangement. Observed
Fanny to him:
Now, Mr.. Beauchamp, shall leave
you to your deyices'-here she INDUCED
in the tiniest ripple of laughter" your
devices, mind"
Every we'll, my dear; they shall be
ready if wanted"
"And he.'"
Everything is ready, Miss Harebell,
and everybody. Let that suffice ye."
Seated in her snug little room, Fanny
dreamily awaited tho coming Of her an
cient prosecutor. She had not to wal.
long.
I" Mr.. Blanchard, M" announced the
maid servant, and thereupon ushered that