The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-02-01

uncle in Guatemala, is in great danger
of death from the bite of vcnomous
serpent BY mistake of the dealer in
ophidia who was to send some ha Mess
glass snakes for her rchcarsals OF the
business with the asp in Antony and
Cleopatra exceedingly vcnomous vi
pcrs from Uruguay were sent instead.
When she attempted to take one of
them from the basket two of the death
dealing reptiles plunged their fangs in
her hand. Medical aid was summoned
ut once, but it is feared that her impcr-
sonation of EgyptS queen. to which So
cicty has been looking forward with
such eager interest. is likely to end in
this truly realistic finale. The prospect
for her recovery was exceedingly doubt
full at midnight" That was Mr. WILKES
second shout"
The most sensational papers made a
column of the story and published pic
lures of Mrs. Converse, the snake and
Cleopatra. 1t was sent out broadcast in
the press dispatches, and evening pa
pers that day held editions back for
news of her condition
Arthur telegraphcd from Kalamazoo.
Am coming home at once" The boy
who brought the message waited
while she wrote tho reply: Not on my
account. All danger past. Am quite
well now" Good he wired back.
"Will not come if unnecessary. Should
be on road three weeks more"
Il, 81 4
do for the public. All visitors even the
reporters, were kept out during several
days. meeting only in the antcroom the
supposed doctor provided by Mr..
WylkcS. This SecluSion eventually be
came unbearablc
When one morning the card OF
Mrs. Rachel Raymond, Teacher of
Dramatic Art" was brought to hey.
she ordered the lady to be shown in.
Having once been Il really famous ac-
trcss, as Sll" was in Il position TO prove.
Mrs, Raymond justly believed herself
competent f. properly teach stage bust
ness and emotional expression. which
service she came to proGfcr to the sc
Cicty amateur" The two ladies were
getting OH together very well when an
other visitor WAS announccd-Mr. John
Rrittan-aud Mrs. Converse went oHt
to change her wrapper for Il dress in
order to receive him, first eniUininy
Mrs. Raymond to remain.
The Old gentleman no sooner entered
and caught sight of the tall, middle
aged, but still handsome woman than
he started as if he had seen Il ghost
and uttered in loud cry the name.
"Racholr'
John" she exclaimed. rising and
clutching the back Of her chair to sup
port herself.
Have found you at last? oh. RAJ
chel! Why have you hidden yourself
from me i'll these years."
Would | wish our last scene repeat
ed?"
"Ah, never again! | was mad then,
a fool, a jealous fool. When my senses
returned | knew the injustice | had
done to you. And, oh, Rachel how long
l have sought you to tell you sou
lie embraced and kissed her fervent-
ly. ITS strange how we meet at last"
he said. "How do you come to be
here?"
Seeking employment to earn my
bread"
"My wife has no occasion to say
that"
could ask your money when l be-
lieved you refused me your love? But
why are ycu hereY
"This young woman is the wife of
my nephew. She doesn't know me, and
| don't intend she shall until | know
the sort Of person the boy has married.
/ don't Ike her notion of going on the
stage? Have you advised it?'
"She has not asked my advice"
claimed N.Y.