San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-11-19

Inc HCAJ uttN Sut ndu lett texas WlCh a
company Of dancers and musicians. She
danced no longer She had made fame
and money since that day. Applause
greeted her as she stepped upon the stage.
Flowers were laid at her feet. The press
heralded her triumphs. The golden youth
of society were at her feet. She might
have married rich men of position, but she
had no heart to give. She had wasted it
all on Lionel nelura long ago
Among the orange groves Of Texas the
old parents lived happy in their daughters
generosity. Some day, when she was rich
enough, she meant to go back to them and
die in her native land. But love. she
knew, would never visit her again.
And now Lionel Delura had appeared
again. He had endeavored to obtain an
interview with her, but failing in this had
become acquainted with the manager, and
made his appearance behind the scenes.
He seemed to be rich. He spent his
money lavishiv. He bad made himself adj
mlred by The whole company-had feastee
them and done many kind things for
them. Where they went he followed
Every one knew that this was all for the
sake of Lola Marina; but she declined his
invitations, sent back his presents, left the
flowers he laid at her feet to wither on the
stage or to be carried away by those who
desired them. In every way she offended
and insulted him. She refused to answer
him. when he addressed her. Over and
over again she had said to herself that her
pride should save her from forgiving the
man who broke faith with her when she
was a humble little dancer who loved and
adored him.
Whether his heiress had Tilted him or he
had tired other, or whether she were dead,
she did net know. Perhaps her fame had
proved lure. She knew that she was
handsomer than ever-she would have read
that in his eyes if nowhere else-and often
she trembled lest her resolution should
give way. 1t was so hard to resist those
glances the passionate sorrow of his gaze.
But still she said, Remember-remembe
Texas and the poor girl, Tilted and broken
hearted-remember that he who is false
once is false forever"
The new play had long run. The child
who was nightly clasped in Lola's arms,
who was stolen by her enemy, and restored
at last, barcfooted and in rags, to reappear
in the last scene dressed like young prin-
cess, proved herself natural actress.
Lola grew fond of her; the child adored
Lola. The great actress lavished gifts
upon the little one, and would have adopt
ed her if the poor mother had assented.
The manager wondered at a woman's
fancies, as he often had before.
"She adores that skinny little GIRL" he
said to himself, land turns her back on a
splendid fellow like the Texan, who wor-
ships her, and the fun of it is there is no
other man at the bottom of it-that, of
course, one understands. All! well, a
woman's beauty is fieeting, and so is mon
ey in the hands of an actress. Lola Ma
rina will be sorry for this some day."
Meanwhile all the little world wondered,
and the Texans infatuation was the talk
of the company.
None of them knew, none of them
dreamed of the battle Lola fought with
herself. No one guessed what lent passion
to her voice and made her eyes glow with
preternatural luster at times.
Lola had learned that woman's pas
sionate love is far more difficult to over
come than girls sweet fancies, and in
the struggle she often grew weak and
faint. She had determined to end it as
soon as possible, and the opportunity comes
at last.
She had come to rehearsal, called be-
cause of a change in one of the roles, and
being early. sat alone reading magazine
she had brought with her
Suddenly shadow fell upon the page.
She looked up. Lionel Delura stood be-
side her, his gaze fixed upon her face. She
lifted her eyebrows, gave him glance of
offended establishment, and resumed her
book.
But this time he did not turn away as he
usually did when she awarded him such
tokens of displeasure He quietly drew a
chair near hers, and bending forward said:
Miss Marina, have been endeavoring
for long time to get an opportunity Of
speaking with you You have not per-
mitted me to do 50. Now have taken it
without leave. | have something very i'm
portant to say"
"There is no time for it, Mr.. Delura,"
Leila answered haughtily. 81 am busy;
my time is not my own. ] belong to my
manager
THAT is certainly true" Lionel answer
ed, "but will you not appoint an hour at
which to receive me at your hotels have
an explanation to offer which may alter
the opinion which you have formed of me,
and which am aware is unfavorable"
\ ~ doubt it, Mr.. Delura," Lola replied
II do not form my opinions lightly, and
when formed they are lasting"
sin this case" he persisted, II am sure
you will permit yourself to change your
mind"
She smiled and shook her head.
Il assure you that what have to say
he began.
SIS something" she interrupted, (which
do not wish to hear Mr.. Delura."
Suddenly fire flashed in the Texans