Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-09-29
Hartman, had probably gone too tar for


his fiancee to persuade him to enter the
academy. Il really have some business
on hand, though" he remarked, "and |
shall be obliged to leave before the end
of the performance.
He had seen Denman Thomrson's play
before, and he was far too much en-
crossed in his own thoughts to take any
interest in the quiet rustic scene on the
stage.
In the meantime DR.. Watson, as the
evil eyed one chose to style himself for
the time being, had gone along Four
teenth street as quickly as his legs could
walk.
When he reached Union square he
looked around in the vain hope that he
might catch sight of Miss Crawford.
She had disappeared, and he did not
know which way to turn. People surged
around in every direction, and he knew
that If the girl had tried to escape she
might have taken horse car, as long as
she had reached the corner ahead of
him.
Course the luck" he muttered; eff it
hadn't been for that young idiot on the
block above l should have had her in
safe keeping before now."
He went over to the Morton House
cafe, sat down at one Of the tables and
ordered glass Of absinthe.
II thought l had time to catch her
again before she reached Union square,
he unused. II wonder if she really walked
that whole block. She couldn't have
taken one of the green cross town cars,
as did not notice any pass there. Let's
see, where could she have gouL? Not to
any of the places on the south side of
the street, that's very sure. She might
have entered Steinway hall. By jove
she must have done it,
This idea impressed him as being very
good, and he told the waiter to bring
him some more absinthe. AS he slipped
the Gqueur his mind was active.
"Of course that old fool Steinmetz is
bringing out new fiddler, and she
would naturally want to attend the con-
cert. Supposing-no, it is not possible
yes, 1t is, though-she might have
sought work there herself | do not
know but that she is the new Camilla
oIpo uclbcll. IL OuU.
He did not dream of going to the hall
himself and seeing his old friends Stein
metz and Neuberger. He left the cafe,
and as first move bought an Evening
World from newsboy and turned i'm
mediately to the amusement column,
where he saw the announcement that
Miss Louise Neville, talented young
artistic, would make her first public ap-
pearance in the United States.
Louise Neville may be Edna Lewis"
he thought. ut is not probable that
she would appear under her own name
or under the alias adopted by her father"
To settle the question to his own salts
faction he walked around to the nearest
florist and bought large bouquet.
Then upon blank card he wrote;
with the sincere regards of an old
st. Louis friend who has often enjoyed
In private the accomplishments that the
public are now given an opportunity to
applaud. EDWIN ST. LEONARD"
He instructed a young man to deliver
the flowers to Miss Neville off the stage,
and to say that he had been sent by N
st. Leonard. Fifteen minutes later the
messenger returned.
when handed her the flowers" he
reported, ''she said she was surprised to
hear that Mr.. st. Leonard was in New
York, and she told me to thank him for
her."
81 am glad to have that much settled.
Now / can lay my hands on Edna"
thought DR.. Watson. "Those Internal
managers have hold of her; that's the
only trouble. can't very we'll take her
by force, and I'm afraid it is too late to
get the old gentleman down here before
the concert closes. I'll try, though"
Returning to the Morton house he
wrote this letter:
"MY DEAR Mr.. CRAWFORD: My efforts
have at last been crowned with success.
have discovered your daughter. She is
now at Steinway hail. and if you will
come down here without moments de-
lay you may be able te see her tonight.
In haste, Ct. L. WATSON"
He procured messenger boy, and by
aid of a liberal tip secured the promise
that the note would be delivered in the
shortest possible time at Kowenhaven
place, near Sixty seventh street.
He then stationed himself near the
door of Steinway hall to await develop
ments.
Not long after this he saw his whilom
assailant pass him and speak to friend.
Henshall had sat through two acts of
"The Old Homestead" by the side of Miss
Hartman, and, believing that he had
done his full duty to her, he pleaded the
engagement he had mentioned when he
met her and bade her good night. In
front Of Steinway hall he met brother
artist whom he had known for years.
"Come in here with me-" said his
friend. ga musician who heard the
new violinist play in private yesterday
says she is simply q marvel, and that she
is bound to create an immense sensation.
l bought tickets and intended to come
here in time, but was delayed. l hope
we have not missed her entirely"
DR.. Watson did not lose sight of Hen
shall until the swinging doors closed be-
hind him,