The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-29

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- unity WAS TO kin Bud and make it
- nat the hero had slain her 70 rio
- q Of a troublesome alliance.
- Fent the play The decisive moment
fl III IALl,s- = zero .sANss e -
~ cred pirates 6spredatio1s upon the
-.~s-1 9 yard q the station. as represented
- scene On the stage. TIE shot rings
-. Il harp and clear, and 50 closely follow
- y e report IS % seem almost one shot.
GeNican fires. and Bud falls wounded.
- usual ensemble takes place Who
1ne thssgr shouts the hero. 'sYou.
screams the villain. and these
5 of mine VIII back me in proving
Il swelling breast and tremulous
the leading man bends over Bud
svesrs 10 bring the guilty TO justice,
then denounces the half-bree1's
&c. The half-breed calls his gang 20
I'm. and-curtain-
course the performers expect a call,
IL rush 70 the curtain 70 go out be-
80 Il and receive the plaudits OF the au-
Gen .zne all right The company fled
the stage and the leading people
a. dian and favorltes-got their accus-
cum welcome while the villain bowed
UoH- sawned 70 the Kissing, and came of
anu pleased with himself.
hignH ere was Bud? They were calling for
She had by her simple, artless man
AeL y FOn the hearty appreciation OF all N
from hoy rms 70 her dressing room: no
Cal 0Os runs ~ -e1 40
Bud sho,,.s -. csr,an-
here, Mr.. Bourne"
'er, II -rying 10 the place found Bud hud-
~ close 10 the scenery. and moaning n
paln{ hats the matter? What don't you
your caI?'' I asked.
takeV attempted to move toward the place
ated, but from seeming weakness she
IL ~ "a a moment and then fell right a.
set.
my course there was a hurryIng and
rying. In an instant every one drew
the fallen girl, and when I attempt
aoo raise her a stain of blood remained on
and. On her poor breast a deep stain
ns visible. which sent thrill Of horror
lgh all OF Us.
thIoJ * action always prevails behind the
5 IN every theater. Bud was taken TO
Fer iressing room and the ladies, now So
ne u rs for the hurt child. discovered that
al been wounded when the rifles had
fred in the scene. An examination
d that the injury was only slight, and
manager went before the curtain and
eLe sed the audience.
9Pp Lewis had made her debut.
Ill
- York is the ultimate destination OF
lccessful thespian, and upon a sunny
ing some years after the events re-
mo- was strolling leisurely towards my
when I was greeted effusively with:
OH my dear Mr.. Bourne"
. greeting was too sudden for imrne-
- reply.
Ga 81 ny, don't you remember mel Ann
Lev =. yes; dear me, Miss Lewis. pardon
eeming forgetfulness. And how are
my Heard Of your success with Hanni-
Read OF you in all the metropolitan
:. You are parsonage now"
PHg anRs TO you. yes"
- W is THAR" I innocently inquired.
- ny? But let US walk along quietly.
loa't mind? Well, I'll tell you as we
10 Everybody stRres me out OF coun-
e since I have gotten 70 be news
celebrity"
papeC so Il was The callow youth the
" gownei women. the well groomei
Enc about town, the lounging actors, az
Ia Ann the compliment Of a glance and
p1Iu II remark 20 their companions.
you know. Mr. Bourne. that when
ave me that first chance you saved II
~ T. ne from great distress No? Well.
q. fact l can't tell you how much
So Ted on my earning my first weeks
oepe& II meant so much a. home. We
| in sad straits, and mother was so
49, strul OF my venture. When I was
S hat night, I thought only OF her and
~ found was only slightly wound
N concealed it from her.
81. you know. I filed my Engagement,
hen you were in Europe my chancs
49, Mr.. Hannigan played a star en-
- ent al the old theater out home, and
an engagement with him. Later on I
part I have made a name in here.
So. n so happy now. I have friends and
atty my desire for study and i'm
80 nent. 1 have shown very incredu-
- lends that a woman can make a most
lous le pace for herself IN my chosen call
s 49, retain the homage OF good men and
ls am constantly sought by the
vi -opls and enjoy their hospitality as
pes a."
~ Mr. Bourne. not YETI haven't time
eethAarts. Good men come courteous
toi FER me many attentions and find me
bile woman, and all, I feel owe
q and your goodness, and helping ad-
vice L - .,,s. So. e. bar v-,,,o 49,.
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