The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-21

and as I first had him pointed out to me
yellow haired, laughing, flashing now
and then a splendid ring, / wondered If
he really was the stalking horse of the
dark, little man, with the piercing eyes
who sat for one act well back of the re-
dundant and diffuse Mr.. James Fisk; and
wishing to make sure of the dark mans
identity, l asked who he was.
OH was the answer; hes gone now,
but 1 suppose it was Gould roofing out
the Prince to talk shop to him." Then
thrusting out a contemptuous under lip,
added He's no good-he has nothing to
do with the theater-scarcely ever comes
to a performance and doesn't see anything
when he does. He couldn't tell any one
of US apart from the others if he tried;
and he is not likely to try. You want
to keep your eye on Jimmie-if he likes
you, you're in for flowers and a present,
too, on your benefit"
First Meeting With Jay Could.
Imagine, then. my amazement on the
third night of the season when this oc-
Cured In one act l made my exit be-
fore the curtain fell all the other char
acters being still upon the stage. Hay-
ing a change of dress there, l always
hurried down stairs, quickly as possible
and passing in one door and out of the
OliltI, CIOSStu inc SiCCh AOShi " ANpSiA
my dressing room. That evening as 1
ran in, l saw a gentleman standing near
the. opposite door. / turned instantly to
retreat. when a voice called, IF you
please!' .i4tl
paused-I turned. The gentleman re-
moved his hat and coming to the center
of the room held out his hand saying
Miss Morris-you are Miss MorrisH'
smiled assent and gave him my hand.
His small smooth fingers closed upon
mine firmly. We stood and looked at each
other. He was small and dark of hatr
and of beard, and his piercing eyes seemed
to be reading me through and through.
He smoke presently in a voice low and
gentle almost to sadness. Il wanted to
sneak to YOU" he said. I'm not going 10
waste time telling you you are wonder
full actress, because the papers have al
ready done that, and all New York Will
do it: but l see you are an honest girl
and alone here"
"No-oh, nor 1 broke in, my mother
is here too!'
A faint smile seemed TO creep about
his bearded lips; there was distinct
touch of amusement in his voice, as ne
said: "I-n-d-e-e-d?" A valiant pair, no
doubt a truly valiant pair. But his
small fingers closed with surprising
strength about mine, in emphasis OF ms
words: But, OH, my honest little woman
YOU are going to see trouble here'
He glanced down at the hateiul cheap
dress l wore; he touched it with the
brim of his hat: Yes, you Will nave sore
trouble on this score; to say nothing OF
other things. but don't let them peat
wont When your back is to the wall; don |
give up. but at a last pinch turn TO me-
clara Morris, and If l don't know how 10
help YOU out, / know somebody VINO
will-she-' 49,.
stems: running steps were coming down
the massage way, then tall. dead-white
with anger. Mr.. DAILY stood in the door
way. He almost gasped the words
what docs this mean, sirY' then an
frily to me: Leave the room at once'
Flushing at the tone, bent my head
and moved toward the door, when CAIN
and clear came the words: Goodnight
Miss Morris, please remember
Mr.. DAILY seemed beside himself with
anger: MIR. Could" he cried. MY heart
gave a lump at the name, 10 save my
lie | could not help glancng back at
How dare you pass tho stage door,
You have no more right here thon mas
any other stranger. your conduct, Sir
The gray blazlng eyes OF the speaker
we've met By SIR oould's calm, cold nara
a. steel: and his voice low snd level
w. favirg. I'VE VIII not discuss my
conduct here, II you please, your once
perhaps" a. fed down the entry 70 my
H.. Daiy sent for me a. the snd Of
~ pisy % demand my story % tne pp'
expected meeting. HAD feeslfe9 Any