The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-10-14

and it WAS so late when she rose that
she saw that she had no time to lose.
So she went to acheap restaurant. where
she hurriedly drank 4 cup of coffee and ate
a roll, and then FASTENED to the brown
stone house where she had seen the
burglary committed. She told the ser
want that she wanted to see the pro-
prictor of the house, saying that her
business was important. There was a
| little demur, and. while she was talking
to the servant the gentleman who she
wished to see came to the door and asked
her what she wanted.
"Did you lose something last night"
| she asked.
81 should think | did. Some silver
plate and some valuable dresses, with
other things"
They were stolen,"
"Yes the house was entered by bur-
glars"
81 saw it done and know where the
things were taken to-"
"Ah. You are the person want to
see. Come i'll here, little girl, and sit
down and rest"
Amadie followed him into a finely fur
nished room, where a pleasant lady was
seated. and he placed her in an easy
chair"
My dear" he said this seems to be
an amateur detective, who has some
valuable news for us.
The lady raised her eyebrows and
smiled.
They were both so kind to her that
Amadie was easily encouraged to tell her
story, and she did so as speedily as pos
sibly, as she felt that the time might be
precious, but the simple manner in which
it was told did not prevent her from re-
ceiving many expressions of praise and
pity.
As soon as she had finished the gentle
man hurriedly wrote note and called
boy.
Take this at once to the station
house." he said. where we were this
morning, and tell them that | will there
presently.
And now, little girl" he said to AM
adie, there is good reward offered for
the recovery of that property. That is
to say, intended to offer reward in
tomorrow mornings papers. If | get
the property through your information
the reward will belong to YOU"
"You needn't think of any reward for
me, )" she said.
why not"
Because my mother said" and
she hesitated.
We'll, what does your mother saw"
"She doesn't say anything, sir She is
dead"
"Ah! it is something she once said,
then. Perhaps your father"
"He is dead, too, sir"
"Oh! Poor thing. Well, we won't
force anything upon you that you don't
want, you may be sure of that Can you
stay here few hours with my wife and
get your dinner ~
"No, sir; have to 20 to rehearsal"
"To he sure. Glad to see you punctual
in attending to business And, of course,
you can't come to see us tonight. as you
will be at the theatre. Can you call this
afternoon att or ) O'Clock :"
Ives, sir: if you wish it."
81 do wish it. want you to know
whether the property has been recovered,
and want to thank you and talk to
YOU"
Amadie went to her rehearsal, where
she did so badly-being still tired and
sore-that the ballet master threatened
to discharge her, and in consequence OF
that threat she scantcd her bit of dinner
more severely than ever.
In the afternoon she went to the brown.
stone house, because she had promised
to, and because she considered it 4 part
of her duty.
She was very warmly received by the
gentleman and his wife, who FASTENED to
inform her that the stolen property had
ali been recovered. The police had made
descent upon the small house in the
shabby street, and had found, not only
the proceeds of the burglary, but many
other missing valuables.
And now," said the gentleman, "as
i Il.
of your life, and as you seem to be very
good girl, must see what can do for
you. Fortunately am in the theatrical
line, and you may let HE help you in
that. Are you very fond of dancing?'
Amadie confessed that she dsliked
dancing. and was afraid she would never
he able to learn the art as it ought to be
learned.
"All the better for that" said he "Do
you think you could learn to act -
II don't know, sir, but think could
learn to sing if had chance
VERY well, YOU shall have chance
You shall come to my theatre. am Mr..
Milward, manager of the - Theatre,
and my wife is Alice Milward. will find
employment for you there by which you
can earn living, and you shall learn as
much music as you want to. We will
make either Il singer or an actress of you,
or both, I'll he bound"
Amadie tried to express her gratitude.
You don't owe me any thanks, said
he you will be sure to earn all YOU get
from me, to say nothing of what you
! have already earned. Come to me when
your week is up at the variety shop, and
l will advance you Il weeks salary, and
my vile will talk to- YOU about wardrobe
and other matters"
So Amade Flcssell, by improving a
chance to make herself useful, gained a
! chance for herself, and she also improved
that chance to very good purpose, in
| deed New York Weekly.
Say, pa" What ;" Are YOU a
travelling man" mo; why" Cause
heard Mrs. Smith tell ma that YOU were
travelling an awful pace. "-Cleveland
| Leader.
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