The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-04-16

"is that Idcspise you, and it is with
greater loathing and hate than ever
that | look upon you. You are pow
erless now to do me any more harm"
Far lady," said Stephano, with -
sneer, II am not as powerless as you
think, for | can again make YOU.
proud heart culver, and perhaps falter.
listen. Antonio Brindisils NOS dead.
as You have supposed him to be, but
he is imprisoned in a cave, which |
alone can enter-and though kept
from starving, he is i~ll-treated and
hard-worked. Say that you will be
mlnc, ard he shall be set free, and Civ
EN- gold enough to last him his whole
life"
William, rohher.," exclaimed Biancai
Life and freedom to Antonio, pur-
chased at such n price, would be only
and | will only follow him. No, | will
live to bring your head tt its proper
place-the block. Bewarel for no
matter how close you keep yourself,
my eyes shall find out your hiding
place and my voice shall seal your
gust DOOM"
With Il low, knocking laugh Stepha-
no sprang from the room, and Blanca
sank almost senseless upon the floor.
The eventful evening arrived, and
the theater was crowded to overflow
ing; many We're anxious to see their
playmate and friend in her new life,
ana all eager to see the popular Ban
dettlnl. The play was far below any
OF Blanca's accustomed pieces, be-
ing Il simple comedy suited to
the capacity Of the actors. The
first scene was scarcely OF any
note, being merely an interview be-
tween Blanca and her lover, In scene
second the heroine is proceeding to
the church to be married, accom-
panied by the girls of the village as o
tram OF honor. when they were sur
prised and seized byaband ofrobbers,
the chief OF whom Is enamored OF the
young peasant girl.
The curtain rose, and Blanca in
bridal dress, followed by about adox-
en- young girls i'll holiday attire, en-
tered at the back OF the stage, singing
the bridal chant. Suddenly Il shrek
Is heard, and the bandits rush upon
them. The bride rushed wildly across
the stage, pale and shrieking-the
bandit chief scizes her and sheswoons.
The appiauSewas tremendous, so we'll
had Blanca acted her part, and, many
silly girls drew closer to each other
and whispered-"Only think, ii twas
true"
A moment, and the bride slowly
opens her eyes and partly raises her
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other round ofapplause. Slowly rails
ing herself and looking wildly around,
she makes q sudden bound forward
ana reaches hefootlights, where, sink
ing OIL her knees and stretchingout her
hands to the audience, sheeXclaims in
low, thrilling tones:
Dear friends, this is no acting; the
bandits are upon us. Look around
they are in your very midst"
The people turn, and beholdi every
door and window is guarded by 4
couple OF Notwithstanding fellows.
armed to the teeth. Blank horror
filed the minds OF the simple villagers,
who always held the robbers in abjcct
fear. And now the horrible strange,
ness OF the situation keeps them sit,
ting motionless with pale lips and
cieeNS'
As Blanca gave hepeopiet he dread
tul information, S~tepiiano, the leader
OF the band, came forward from the
back OF the stage, and Selling Bianca
rudely by the shoulder. dragged hel
upon her feet, eXcIaiming:
"By jove! you shall go on Mysei
and companions are interested i'll tn,
play and business, whether you play
TO real or false robbers. Go on,
With a proud gesture Blanca shool
OIL the obbei' hand and resumed hel
part, which was q pleading for the re
lease OF herself and companions. Ih'
SaI III ou'h','hslpies silence
WaIci'lns Mi'il ittse'il'ltea Ils pro
ereSs OF lhe play, nov" rendered TOO
real ny lhe pre9el'ce OF '!'e ptld'Vs
SleaF, ca'hi una Nitlt'iilg ,foS'
b''tlca VOICE. "S sie p'eaae" !.
'''Nc iei COMPANIONS II Hou heisc'i
spared. NOV IhT li'os0 e"stt' atleti
i've ilstehet' coolo perceive ti'e siiSii1
est la'1efliiS oi voice OK y "hll'
sile was sun P'e'o'i,S' l,'e pr''egto"i
anu ms tialil t.i'ie 70 'lie les'ue' III
ranging themselves III ofuef' present
,ne arms SneS ''tVo ana '"else foo
oers lei aead. WIN an oa'h an'
snouO OF a,snlal, otepilaho Sprahi
lo!Waro' ou1 4ulck as .hooSn0 Diane
seiAeo u c5ip.t'e neioiisl's so uea'
iooner' aho' ~le!iea,''iS 70 the oacS 0
ene s,a9e' eNcla'1ileo
step, Stepbano, and fire.