The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-16
HER LORD AND MASTER.

HER LORD AND MASTER.
One of the notable events Of the sea-
sons attractions will be Miss Helen
GRAVITY in Martha Morton's latest com
edy. Her LORD and Master This
charming actress has the opportunity Of
proving her title Of being one Of the clev-
crest actresses on the stage in light
somedy roles. The character of Indiana
Saltwater as portrayed by her is a con-
sistent, well drawn type Of the Ameri-
can girl of the Middle West. The child
Of rich parents she has lived a life with
out restraint. She is the daughter Of
railroad magnate who married a conven-
tional woman and accumulated vast
wealth without adopting the foibles Of
society. She meets in her father shoot
ing lodge in the Rocky mountains an
English nobleman some years her SEN
ior. He is dignifed. but with a true sense
Of humor, Of clean moral. and the usual
passion OF an Englishman for travel
Up to the time Of this meeting with In
diana he has never had the real love of
q man for a woman. nIdiana's very
faults attract him. and her beauty and
winsomeness cause him ii lay his title
and heart at her feet. While she does
not love him, she respects him and as
she has the American girls fondness for
the social power a title will bring her,
she accepts his suit, hoping the love will
come to her heart in the future. The
second act shows the interior Of the an
cestral home Of the Cannings In London.
\ period Of six months has elapsed and
the rather hum drum existence Of the
young American Duchess is enlivened by
the advent of her American parents on a
visit 70 London. Naturally the visitors
wish to see the sights. and in the course
Of their explorations they invite Lady
Canning Cborn Saltwater to dine al a
fashionable though questionable resort on
a Sunday night Although forbidden by
her husband to do so, the wife asserts
her American independence and wilfully
accompanies the party. Lord Canning.
shocked at the violation OF her promise
to him 10 remain at home, refuses to
call for her and bring her home. and
gives orders to lock the house for the
night at L o'clock Upon hearing OF this
through her father (who has been to
see his lordship and tried to make peace
o clock. returns, knocks at the door in
vain and is admitted through a window
by . servant. A dramatic scene follows
between husband and wife. in which re-
ordinations frenzy her. She dashes her
wedding ring at his feet and cries out
that she hates him. In sorrow, more than
in anger, he leaves her, goes TO his room
and bolts the door. Womanlike, she re-
Allies at last her hate is but the dawn
10 her mind Of her love for him. and in
the last act her frank Acknowledgement
Of her love brings matters to a happy
ending. 1T is better to love than be
loved it is better to sedve than be serv-
ed. Thurston, I'll never break out again"
Yes you will, my darling, but I shall
have love TO help me-"
Miss Helen GRAVITY has engaged excel
lent support TO assist her. and among
them are as follows: Mr.. Lionel Adams
William Rowan, w. D. Swayne. William
J. Shea, Anna Barclay. and Edith Buck
Ter The advance sale is now in progress
at Howe's jewelry store for matinee and
night performances Tuesday. November