The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-29

E isIe GFlYcF lHfT0QuCeu us arm anew
into the FOOD and after careful
search drew forth two parcels OF un-
equal size.
"Here is something for You. Mile.
Jeanne And here. NJ Artemon. is all
that was given me for ~ Hochary's
company" And from the top OF the
diligence he held out a long. narrow
yard ,ox to the comedian. who leaned
forward TO receive ii. In It's aerial
transit the cover. which had been bad.
ly tied OF. fell to the ground. and a
wig Of yellow hair was caught by
Art"lnnn on tie wing. like flag font
ing in the wind
"Bettira's wigr exclaimed the ex-
cited actor. "Hettlna's wig and no.
my c:issocli. the cnssock Of the Able
COnstantin. Where the devil have you
INT It. rascaI:"
"On my word Of honor. ! have moth.
Ing else" asserted Matthew, display.
ing his empty hands,
"How annoying, fellow! There has
been some mistake, mademoisel!e.
Mademo.selle." he called despairingly
to Jeanne, who hal turned away with
majestic air, are you sure that you
have not the caSsock?'
Scamp said the naughty house
keeper disdainfllly.
Down the stairs NJ. Artemon flew,
four steps at n time, and rushed into
the greenroom. where the rest Of the
company were assembled. His hurried
entrance filed them all with conster.
nation.
My friends" he exclaimed tragic
ally. 1.-THE posters must be changed
or the performance postponed. can
not play the role Of the Able Constan-
tin tonight"
"Artemon." said cavernous voice,
what is the meaning of this caprice
What Of the box office money. the ex'
pcnses Of the programmes and the ad.
vertisements? You know us we'll as
do that We are at the end OF our re-
sources and that our last venture was
failure. Don't try your Mile. Mars
on us. my good fellow. We play to-
night"
But can you not understand?
have not n cassock!' gasped the un-
happy Artemon. letting his arms fall
with dcjcctitn.
"Cannot cassock be improvised
with black Arcss and cloak Of one
Of the ladies?" hazarded Hochary.
'"rhe ladies are much too short and
slight" groaned Artemon, who re-
joiced in an imposing corpulency.
"As for me. | have only the Figaro
costume, Peruvian pantaloons and the
black coat for Pierrot and lowered
morning gown" said the manager pen
sively.
For heavens sake, ladies. aid us
with your suggestions! We must play
the piece at any cost"
The situation was critical for the
| poor artists. whose present tour had
been far from successful The lead
Ing man then proposed to gallop al
4 full speed to the neighboring city, but
this suggestion was not deemed prac
4 ticable.
what is to he done? There Is no
one garb Of the required kind among
the properties Of this uccursed hole,
repeated Hochary In IN outburst o
lmpotent rage.
Suddenly Artemon struck his fore
head violently. and his entire bearln,
denoted genuine inspiration.
"Ah. my friends" he exclaimed. II
voice full Of emotion, what will,
hope! So much the worse. l will nj
tempt the adventure 1t Is our onl
hope OF salvation"
In few words he explained.
i Come to my arms, my son" eS
claimed NJ. Hochary, extending hi
legs with enthusiasm.
4 And Artemon ran off to finish hi
shaving. to don his black frock Goa
and then direct his steps to the cures
], Happily for the actor, Jeanne wa
absent putting the last touches on til
i church decorations. and 1t was one O
the chorus children who innocentl
opened the door of the rectory and in
troduced the visitor into the roor
where the good cure was Terminating
his devotions. At the sight Of this MP
partition nj. Lamier became fixed upo
his seat like a statue. His good, ros
vtsage. usually so calm. was now tlusl
ed to the roots Of his thin. white hail
and lnstinctively he clasped his boo
4 to his breast.
Meanwhile satan's instrument bowe
deferentially.
mo, NJ. lie Cure" he said: at Is nc
aims we ask. Lend us simply you
cassock"
My cassock!' gasped the Able L,
mier, astonished. you wish my Gu,
sock y
"rhe oldest and most wornout |
4 your possession. one that you may hav
thrown aside" Artemon FASTENED I
say II am to play tonight the role 9
the Able Constantin. and cannot reI
resent my character without conform
i ing to Its demands and carrying out II
sacerdotal dignity"
M. Lamier sprang from his seat.
do you think for a moment. MOI
sienr." he said. overcome by surpris
and anger. ito profane gown that ha
servednt worship and to make me tn
accomplice OF these sinful amust
ments Your ignorance respecting hol
things and religion is your only el
cuse.'.
Pardon me, NJ. lie Cure" continue
the actor. slightly embarrassed. but nc
the less determined. 1T would not b
the first time religion has lent Its aid I
i the drama. Do you recall the celebra,
led mysteries OF the middle ages? More