The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-29

pointing. Tom had fancied him gray
and dignifed. his eyes heavy with the
disillusion of life, but instead he found
him only little older than himself.
small and pompous in bearing. His
spare face was sallow and ended in q
pointed black beard. His eyes were
hollow and Of that dense blackness that
resists light. A sardonic fiippancy had
curled his upper lip to one side.
As he languidly drew one hand from
the pocket Of the great, shaggy coat en-
ticed it was pale and forceless as the
hand Of delicate woman. the tips Of
the fingers SIENNA brown from the use Of
tobacco.
i've been looking for you. wanted
a word with you," he said, tone and
glance connoisseurlike. as it true The
Worlds Way is your first playT"
1.-THE first that has not died almost at
birth"
AS Tom spoke he felt the sensitive
pleasure all who first came in contac.
with Delatole experienced in some de-
gree. The restful assurance of his man.
ner, the flashes of his shrewd eyes, the
musical, drawing voice, were all insinu-
atingly attractive to Tom and filled him
with admiration. By comparison he felt
himself too brusque, too impetuous, al
most an artless savage.
"You interest me-" said Delatole. ~
must have you tell me more of yourself.
Unless I'm greatly mistaken, New York
won't be averse to hearing little about
you tomorrow. After the play, if you've
nothing better on hand, suppose you
come and sup with me-"
The net had commenced, and he scarce
ly paused to hear Toms murmured ac-
ceptance. 1t was foregone conclusion
that new author would not dream of
refusing Anthony Delatole.
When the curtain fell, the excited
audience rose and cheered. They want
ed the leading actors, the manager and
lastly the author. Virginia gave little
excited sob in her muff as she listened to
the hoarse, irregular cry. They wanted
Tom. Oh, to think of it! They were
calling for him rs for a victor. Her
heart throbbed exultantly under pres.
sure of happy pain, and when he came,
an expectant hush awaiting his words
when she heard his rich toned, familiar
voice across the footlights, tear did fall
ON the new pearl colored gloves.
AS he retreated amid more "bravos'
and hand clapping he sent her glow.
ing glance, and she waved her hand tc
him. 1t was worth ha ring lived for that
moment.
He was waiting outside the theater
but only to say he could not return with
her, and he introduced Delatole, who
stood by. his chin luxuriously buried in
a great fur collar.
Before turning away he managed to
say in low voice:
''Have justified your belief in me
Virginia? Tell me that"
"You need not ask. The public has
answered, but in case you have any
doubt let me tell you wanted to hug the
audience en- masse, and-just look at my
gloves"
He left her laughing and half looking
back, and she was glad-yes, glad-o!
this chance that made him the guest of Q
brilliant man ON this happy night. But
something cold fell upon her heart as In
crossing the street she turned her head
and saw Tom striding away in the show
er Of moonlight by his new friends side
1t was q foolish. womanly apprehen
sion without root or reason, such as, born
in the darkness, die in the morning
Fight it as she would, however, it CAME
back and chung to her as the dampnes.
clings to the walls of sunless room I'M
til every semblance of cheer died under
the depressing chill.
at will be different tomorrow" khe
said. with heavy sigh, as she fell aslser
that night.