The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-10


original Albee stock company 1~had
spent many a delightful half hour in her
room. As opened the door. Miss
Bergere was laughing merrily. while her
maid. who Was always the most de-
voted and loyal maid I've ever seen, wore
an expression OF incredmity and indig
nation Don't look so angry. Nellie
said Miss Bergere. between her peals OF
laughter "Its really the funniest. and
the most fattering experience I've ever
had oh. ~ you could have seen them
and the look OF disappointment"
"Impertinence OF them" muttered the
indignant maid
whats all the trouble" inquired
not liking to play the eavesdropper
longer At this query, Miss Bergeres
laughter ceased, and she wheeled around
10 greet me with her old time frankness
and heartiness. saying: We'll. II does
seem nice 10 see so many friendly faces.
and IT actually makes me home sick 90
be I'm this dear old room. You haven't
any idea how lovely II IL 20 look out into
an audience. ana find so many faces one
YESTERDAY was my birthday. and I had
ever so many telegrams and gifts. some
sent over the footlights 20 me last even
ing. and lots OF beautiful flowers, but
the best birthday gift had was my con-
tract to appear again at this theatre.
Like a Century plant. 7 get around about
once a year or so. and only hope provi-
dence people are as glad 10 see me AZ
I am to see them. They are dear loyal
people. and last evening. when they
gave me such warm welcome. ! felt
that they really were glad 10 see me
again. But 7 know two people who were
frankly and intensely dsappointedn me.
4 \ ush
came in. but she failed 10 appreciate
the humour and compliment in IL. You
see last evening. Monday. ] hurried I'm
after I came Oft the stage for
was tired and wanted 10 write q num-
ber OF letters OF thanks tor my birthday
before going 10 bed. When
reached the stage door on my way out,
the stage doorkeeper coufided TO me that
there was man and lady waiting out
side to get look at me. What under
the sun do they want 10 see me for2
asked Tell them that for % cents. at the
box office. they can see me. with all the
effects OF electric lights costumes. make
up. etc.
"Then the stage doorkeeper said in
whisper From what | overheard them
say they arc strangers In Providence.
The woman seems very curious. and the
man bored Hush! They are talking now
I moved little nearer the door. which
was open on n crack and although 7
couldn't see them. heard the woman
saw: 4 tell you. 1t can't be. She must he
a Jap. No white woman could ever play
such role and i'm such a manner Don't
be impatient. Henry, she'll be out In
little while, and simply won't rest until
7 find out for myself Lets ask the man
here what her name is. and that will
settle Il without standing here freezing
to death said the man, GROSSLY
Settle IT,? said the woman, OF course
II won't Didn't you ever hear OF an ac-
tress changing her name? And Japanese
woman would he sure 10 change her
name for more pronounceable one
when In this country Well, let's ask
anyhow. persisted the man.
"I was thoroughly amused by this time.
and 7 was anxious 90 see the outcome
Of the womans curiosity. 80 I opened
the door before they could carry out their
intention. and said good night IN broken
English to the stage doorkeeper. ! was
wearing an automobile von which com-
pletely hid my hair. which YOU know is
brown. from view. and left only my long
cloak and little Of my face showing.
Then ! affected the short. quick steps OF
the Japanese and. instead of going direct
10 my hotel. started down Westminster
street They Immediately started after
me. keeping but a short distance behind
me. At each electric light they tried 10
pass me and look into my face, but 7
evaded
7 continued 10 walk until ! found myself
iear Turks Head. think II IL called.
Then | began TO wonder when they would
cave me and how 7 could start back to-
ward my hotel Suddenly ~ occurred 90
ne that needed some stamps, so I turn
"a into the postoffice and stepped up 90
he stamp window. Ny curious friends
llso discovered that they too were out Of
stamps. for they stood just behind me
when 7 was buying my stamps all the
ime. my bacn being 20 them. ! spoke TO
he clerk In broken English and was
waited upon with looks OF curiosity from
lin. Leaving tho postoffice | started up
Neybosset street my friends close upon
ny track I was beginning Co weary OF
he chase and felt cold and tired. so de-
'ided 10 end the fun | was having. and
urned In when | reached my hotel. Be
ore this I had been very much amused
md greatly hattered by the high tribute
q my makeup and work. but confess 7
cit just bit angry when ! saw them
leo turn into the hotel when 7 did
I still kept up the allusion as TO my
walk. hut when ! stepped into the ole
'ator a boy handed me telegram. and