New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-22
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tight this is" she went on But Mrs wallint
| wouldn't loosen IT.
| one hand between Eveyns neck and the collar
There That's better. You look stunning. lt'
n pity it's the only chance you nave 10 wear
! decent rig"
oh don't mind that so much" said Evelyr
with a feeling Of exhilaration which her success
, Of few minutes before had given her' $500
Helen Gordon will be awfuy jealous OF you
Nadge remarked as she stopped forward ano
drew out the folds of Evelyn's gown:
"Oh, | guess not" said Evelyn. busting some
Of the powder from her face with lace hahu
kerchief IT'S her triumph
Just you wait and see. Wait till the papers
come out tomorrow.
You've been doing splenddly, too cried Eve
lyn taking a few steps in the small room ano
glancing behind to see II her dress hung right
We'll I've had two calls 80 far said Madge
THAT amt go bad. ] hope well all De caieu
"Oh we probably shall The piece seems to be
going splenddy. But I must be off. have
to go on five minutes before you do.
Madges hope was gratifled The last act
was even stronger than the second had been
and at Helen Gordon's triumphant defeat at the
closeNher death scene masterpiece OF
roalism-and Evelyn's gloritication, the audience
stood on It's feet and made vigorous demonstra
ton AS Evelyn had said. 1t was Miss Gordon
triumph; but she herself on her appearance In
the procession Of actors that filed before the
green curtain came in for applause. Madge. too.
was warmly greeted with handclappng and
laughter. All the actors seemed happy except
Harry Davidson, who showed an inclination 10
sulk
on her dressing room table Evelyn found a
note from Oswald Webb. II had been written
on card and contained congratulations and
the request that he might see her after the per-
formance. He would come around with his
friend Bowers. who wanted 10 meet her Bowers
knew Mr.. Sanderson and would be able to make
his way into the sacred regions behind the
scenes
Madge had preceded Evelyn and was hasten
Ing TO escape from the theatre.
'Whafs hurry ~ Evelyn asked.
"Oh promised Willie Boyd I'd get ready
as soon as could. He wssn't on In the last
act you know and he's waiting for me-
80 soon. Madge?' said Evelyn with mock
reproach. 49,, ,,.u
laughed
When Oswald wcbb's card was handed 70 her
q second time Mddge had already departed and
Evelyn was putting her street dress. She
sent word back To- him hat she should be ready
to 500 him In "A few moments As she went out into
tho dimly lighted passageway that led down TO
tho wings sh" several groups of people stand
ing about. The largest u these consisted OF Helen
Gordons friends. who were shOwerng congratu-
laions on the actress Miss Gordon had not
removed her rod dress her red hat with red
feathers and her rod paint. and she made a very
striking picture as she stood there laughing and
talking anlmatcdly Evelyn speedily found Os
wald Webb and hts friend chatting with Clarke
Ewing When he saw her ne stepped forward
eagerly and repeated more deliberately the con-
gratuatlons he had written. Then he presented
Stafford Bowers. who at once plunged into clab-
"Oh." cried Clarke Ewing pointing his finger
a. her reproachfuy. when the poe: had paused
for breath. what decever you are You never
told mo"
Never told you what" Evelyn asked smiling
why that you and Mr.. Webb were old
friends"
We're not exactly old friends" she laughed.
cmpha slzing'the adjective.
"l;u, were very good friends" webb lnterposed
with the air Of one making Joke
"Fricndship Is a matter ot temperament. not
II time" cried Bowers self-consciously. IL he
though, the remark worthy ~ being printed
on We have temperament enough" cried
WOOD. THAT u.s. MISS Johnson has. She's
proven that tonight"
You pleased even me-" said Ewing loosely
rising on his toes 10 appear taller, though he was
nearly six f"ot IN height
TANK You" She replied But Miss Gordon
deserves all The compliments"
Dear me-" exclaimed Ewing II shouldn't
dare g near her The author IL lost N tho shade
- her genius"
That happens too often nowadays" said the
peg. for m" moment seemingly Obvious Of Eve
lyns presence. We forget that the actor is only
an inirrpretcr and We don't give the real creator
credit" As he spoke. Mr.. Bowers gave Evelyn
III" impression that he was reading from a book.
Some people that Evelyn didn't know came up
10 congratulate Ewing. and the poet fell into /
conversation with the stage-manager, with VIII m
he seemed 60 b. on familiar terms. - Evelyn
was able 20 talk with Oswald Webb FOR a few |
M lfncnis alone She asked FOR the girls and their
mother. When were they t. sail? And they were |
- be- gone all wiutcr? She should Ike very much /
Boston this time. What pity, She couldn't see !
them then before they went. He asked her 4 /
she were gong 70 drive home. and she replied !
with laugh:
"Oh no. rye not got to that yet shall go
home In Broadway car"
but not alOne?"
"Oh. yes I'm not afraid"
He looked shocked VIII you have - do that /
VERY night he asked.
yes" she replied cheerfuly The car passes
he door and | don't have FAR 10 walk down %
Mrs. Inary's. ! can change cars at Twenty-third-
~. II want TO- But the distance is 50 short
hat don't mind IT,"
But II secms--it seems dangerous 70 me-n
New- York." he cried with paned look.
"Oh. there's danger" she laughed
well you'll ei me go home with you any way,
0-night. won't you?'
Il should be very glad Thank you"
'Tll call cab"
"Oh. no." she cried. Wen go in a car"
But the the flowers"
81 haven't thanked You for those you sent me-"
he exclaimed. They are lovely Thank You
cry much
But how viii you'
I'm have them scnt by messenger boy" she
eplcl. laughing.