The morning call., 1891-08-30
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ready shadowed into graveness to meet his
own. Would it not be possible to convince
her of the dangers she faced, to induce her
10 60 home again? Even as he thought this
she said:
"You must meet Miss Sonaday."
al have met Miss Sonaday."
She did not note his infection.
"Ah, il you know her you know what a
dear, sweet, true girl shC is"
" have observed that she is very charm
ing"
A brilliant idea struck Daisy. ssWont
yon join US at supper after the theater? [
know Freda will be glad to have you come"
Supper after the theater. How well she
knew the phrase, and this was Daisy.
"Will YOU not permit me?"
"Oh, no; Freda and | have supper here
TIE head waiter lets us have a little table,
though its after hours"
Rather lonely?"
"Oh, mol Charlie or Parance-those are
boys in the company-often come with us.
should like you to meet them, too. They
are such nice fellows"
Every word went through Breton.
Il shall be delighted" he said, referring
back to the supper. May l call at the
theater for you and Miss Sonaday?"
al get out early, before the piece is over.
We had better all meet here"
Freda, however, was particularly late.
Brenton and Daisy had already begun sup
per when, with tlingiDg open of the door,
she came. Her ckeeks were bright and her
eyes sparkling. The Persian lamb boa she
used in the last act was still in soft fieeci-
ness about her throat, and her velvet cap
had specially jaunty tip. Daisy realized
uneasily that her friend looked more than
usually like an actress"
SIS this Mr.. Breton?" Freda extended
her hand, adding: II didn't know whom
Daisy meant meet so many people-but
l remember you quite we'll" This with an
arch turn of her head and little smile up
through her lashes, then: Lets have sup
per upstairs, Daisy. This big room, lighted
Mr.. Breton will understand that our rooms
are our parlors. Besides, Fred Sticknor is
coming"
Erred Sticknor. who was at schoolP"
"Yes; they close tonight. l persuaded
him to wait over. The company does Balti-
more next. He's gone down TO get the
manager to change MS ticket. He can go
over Just as we'll in the morning."
Daisy felt bit bewildered, but before
she knew what was going on supper was
served in Freda's room, and Freda was Civ
ing Breton permission to order wine.
Champagne?
1.-THE actresses wine?" she said mocking-
ly. Yes, II you choose"
:" How will Fred know where we are?"
ventured Daisy.
Il told him 238. He will come right up.
1t was rather late for him to ask in the
Office. You see," turning to Breton, we
stage people are careful of appearances
when it quite convenient"
Daisy flushed She fancied she caught a
glance from Breton. Oh, if Freda would
only act. ike herset-her sweet, bright
usual self!
footstep sounded in the silent hall, and
Freda called as sone one passed the door:
Here you are dear boyl Mr. r.'Breton-
Mr.. Sticknor. Fred. you remember Daisy?
Very little changed, think, don't you?
Sit down, sit down."
Meanwhile she disposed of Sticknor's
heavy coat on the bed, which was pretty
well covered now with wraps. Then she
opened the door slightly.
That" she explained. sis for pro-
priety." She looked at Breton. "Of course
the people who 20 by say to themselves:
Those dreadful actresses. having supper at
this hour! But at least the open door
proves we are observing the proprieties.
AS for being actresses, half the critics will
tell you that L, for one, am none; and as for
supper, we must eat-actresses or not; as
for the h0ur-l How could we make it
earlier? You outsiders are so brilliant in
your Judgment of us. Not that we are any
better than we SEEM"
Freda lifted her glass airily.
" That would be impossible" said Breton,
softly.
Just like play, isn't he. Fred9 Daisy,
you are not eating"
Poor Daisy's head was too much in n
whirl to permit Of her eating. What had
come to Freda? She and Breton were SO
brilliantly merry that the silence of Stick
nor apparently passed unnotced; but Daisy
wondered at his heavy frown and his look
OF pain. BY half-past Freda said cheerily;
we must turn you out. Daisy and | nave
gone beyond our hours. Daisy and here
usually sup on crust and cheese and retire
t.l2. 3d. too. does Fred, I'll warrant. BY
the way, you have been so quiet, Fred, that
you may stop few minutes to tell Daisy
must CO."
81 shall hope to see more of you later"
said Breton.
You might come to the theater."
You are too goodv'
Il hope not" Their eyes met and Door
Daisy felt like crying.
You were good to permit me to outstay
your other guest" Stickner said YEARLY,
" but fear cannot amuse you.''
Ugh! don't look so somber. Daisy. Fred
here has lecture for me- Run In your
room, that's DEAR and spare me the humi-
liation Of being scolded before you"
Daisy glanced helpIessly at the clock
then said obediently: Goodnight. and
passed to her room through the Connecting
door. She knew Freda would not like her
to close the door. Daisy was tired and
nervous. She laid her head on the arm of
the big chair and presently fell asleep,
wiile the two others conyersed in earnest
t9nes. by and by FIeda's hand on her
shoulder walked her. The discussion with
oticknor was over, and he had gone