Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-09-07

its attractions Through that mysterious
portal he saw light cleaning. How
very jolly it would be to see inside of
age it, he thought and stood for a mo-
ment looking at the door. To his surprise,
it opened with bang, and a man shouted
at him, "What are you standing out there
for2 Why don't yon come inT' This
seemed like fate; SO, somewhat mystified,
he walked boldly inside. The place was
dimly lighted and the man was not to be
seen. Small loss" thought Rush, as he
felt his way cautiously among thescenery.
The first thing he knew his hat was
knocked off.
"Halloo!' he exclaimed. "Who threw
:bAt brick?"
Before he had time to look for his hat
4 q young lady in very scanty clothing
picked it up and handed it to him.
II knocked it off with the toe of my
slipper. I'm very sorry. / did not see
you," said she.
Rush took the hat, thanked her, and
told her it was all right, and at the same
time he wondered if the Academy stage
was given over to ''Jardin Mabille"
performance on the nights when there
was no opera.
might ask what is going on9" he
said to the scantily dressed young wo-
man, who he discovered was a very
pretty Italian ballet girl
ut is the rehearsal for the new ballet"
she answered, in slightly broken Eng
ish, land was just rracticing my new
pas when your hat got in my way. 1t is
very pretty ballet-'J'be Water Sprite.
Have you been to the rehearsals before"
"No; have not had that pleasure. Ars
you rehearsing alone?'
"No, indeedl don't you hear them on
the stage? The music hasn't begun yet;
they are Just exercising Do you dancer
II might pull through Virginia reel
with good partner" answered Rush.
81 don't know that dance. Is it for
| the balletT said she, passing her foot
over her head just for practice.
"No; it's not ballet. Take care
| you'll fall" said Rush. who had never
seen a woman stand on one leg so long
putting out his hand to steady her.
She poked him playfully in the ribs
with her slippered toe. ''You don't
know much about the ballet or you
would not think that anything, can
put my leg straight up in the air and
come down the stage on one foot. | get
call for that every night. Haven't
| you ever seen me do it?"
''That is pleasure still in store fol
me-" answered Rush, with a gallant
bow.
"Hark!" said the dancer, leaning for
ward Didn't you hear old Narini raK
on his violin? must fly"
Before you go pray let me know the
name of the charming young lady whose
agility was the occasion of this pleasant
acquaintance.
"You don't know me? What a strange
fellow! arm Leonil Come, follow me
if you want to see the rehearsal" And
taking his hand, she led him in and out
among the dusty scenes. and finally sta
toned him in the wings in full view oi
the stage, which was dimly lighted by
two large gas jets in the center. A queer
looking old man in swallow tail coat
buttoned up to the chin. stood ready
with his violin under his arm. By his
side was an eminently respectable look
ing woman in plain stuff gown and
bonnet
"Now. ladies, are you readyY said she
and, touching the old man gently, "Sig.
nor Narini, begin if you please" Then
beating time vigorously with her foot
she sang, zone, two, three" A row Of
legs was lifted towards Rush, who began
to feel very much as though he were
playing the role of Peeping Tom. See
saw" went the violin in the most marked
time, followed by the voice of the WON
an and the sharp beating of her foot OF
the bare boards.
Rush had seen ballet dancing before
but never in such queer costumes. There
were no two alike. All the dancers wore
short skirts, but from the waist up they
were covered with dressing sacques Of
every conceivable style, except one who
had on an ordinary black body and q
black bonnet with long crepe veil
which floated out behind her as she cams
tripping down the stage. Some had or
old tights. others their usual stockings
The woman who was rehearing theIr
was the most energetic person Rush had
ever seen She not only sang all the
music, but she beat time with her hands
and feet, and whenever particularly
difficult step occurred she picked up hel
petticoats and danced it with the
girls-''ladies" she called them. II
they showed the slightest hesitation, they
had to dance it all over again. Rush had
never had such treat in his life. He
enjoyed every note of Signor Narini's
music, and every step of the coryphees
But where was his agile friend? All,
there she stood in the opposite wings
watching the trainer intently. Ths
coryphees made backward movement
Signor Narini played flourish, and Leon
bounded to the front of the stage.
Awav flew Signor Narini's fingers