Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05

when he knew rchcarsals were on, he
haunted the staGe-CioOrs of various the
aters- He took uron himself the role of
actor, and was constantly paying fees
to theatrical agents for impossible
engagements, which gave him the
right, however, to drop in at all times at
their Offices, but never did he see or hear
of Geraldine.
81 must give it up. She must be
travelling" he thought, dejectedly, as
he sat one morning at breakfast. 81
can't search all through the country"
He was scanning the advertisements
as usual, when his eye lighted on this:
ITO ladies and gentlemen with his
trionic talent. Vacancies. For further
particulars apply to Rossmere, No. -
Ninety-seventh street, New York City,
between three and six p. M"
ats last chance. I'll try" decided
Sydney.
At three he was at the house, when
he was shown into rather large, dingy
room, with dark merino curtains over
recess-window. The walls were lib
orally plastered with the photos of
actors and actresses of the day. Theat-
rical papers were scattered on the table
and floor.
Several applicants of both sexes were
already there. Not the form he sought,
and Sidney, having tipped the small
boy who acted as usher to summon him
last, stepped into the deep shadow of
the curtain, sat down and waited
Knock, knockl in they came, dupe
after dupe, with hope and ambition or
hopeless despair beating at each heart
But no Geraldine.
1t was drawing near six o'clock; only
one applicant was now waiting beside
himself "a showily dressed, much
made-up young girl-when the door
opened, and-she, Geraldine, entered
At last! Sydney caught his breath,
his brain whirled, he felt suffocating,
then he recovered and looked at her
Oil Heaven, what a change! The face
was still pretty, but SO pale, so lined
with anxiety, the cruel hope deferred
that malxeth the heart sick. She knew
the other, for the latter spoke:
Got no chance yet, my dear, eh?"
W. ICBl4Co A4obACSoAJf
sitting down. I've come here to try;
but it's the old thing, of courses fee,
and promises never realized"
You'd best follow my advice. Take
to opera bouffe. You are pretty, with
a good figure. You'll get engaged for
that, Just to stand on in a crowd. 1t
keeps off starvation. Then, in time,
Won NAV he intrusted with a line or two
to speak"
Sydney saw the hot blood leap to his
darling's check.
mo" she said. Never that III
starve first"
That's just what fear you will do,
my dear" remarked the actress, IS,
summoned by the boy, she left the
room.
As the door closed, believing she was
alone Geraldine dropped her head on
the table with moan.
"If this fails me-" she almost sobbed,
what shall do?-oh, what shall do?"
"Return to me, to your right home
in my heart, my darling, my love. Oh,
Heaven is merciful to me, for, at last,
have found you, GeraldineP'
He had advanced. His arms were ex-
tended; his countenance convulsed with
emotion.
Geraldine had sprung up, then re-
coiled.
Sydney! Your she calculated Then,
mo, no! never can return-neverP
and she bowed her face in humiliation,
in shame upon her hands.
Geraldine, from the hour you disap-
peared / have been seeking you"
he said my love has increased at
every failure VIII you not give me
some recompense for my devotion? viii
you, indeed, ruin my life forever? VIII
you never forgiven"
'T-forgive you'll Oh, was mad
mad!" she murmured, lifting her wan
face.
But already his arms had encircled |
her, and after one effort at release her
courage failed, and, weeping, she sank |
upon his bosom, aware that at the
darkest hour the sun had again risen in |
her life.
One of the prettiest and most con-
tented wives is Mrs Sydney Ascot, also
one of the cleverest amateur actresses
in her set. She is always ready tortake
q part, and her husband is always inter
ested in her success
Once a pleased spectator remarked
that she was an actress lost to the |
stage
She gave little laugh to conceal
shudder, as she replied that "she had
no ambition that way, indeed Oh.
dear, NON. 7. Weekly.