The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-04-20

that Monday night had been nxsd b.
tween CLARA. myself and Mrs. Wilson
for our visit to the theater. Ha> ing
had to wait very unreasonable time for
the old lady to complete her toilette, We
did not arrive until nearly half-past sew
en- A magnihcently mounted spectacu-
lar drama was at the time In the height
or its popularity; the consequence was
that when We presented ourselves at tho
pit pay-place I'VE were informed that
every seat was full At the upper boxes
We were received with the same intima-
ton.
On the opposite side OF the road was
row OF billboards OF various theaters.
We crossed over to read them. Here
Is the play, my dear cried Mrs. VIII
son. suddenly; 'the Lady OF Lyons
l saw II the very first night il was per-
formed. and lovely play il is, too. You
will be delighted with It, Let me see
which house il Is at. The Corinthisn
oh, that is close by. We can get there
in a few minutes"
| did not like this Arrangement. Since
l had seen Mr.. Rodwell there. desired
10 avoid the Corinthian: besides which,
l might encounter Josiah. or Mr. Mont
gomery, which would be awkward; for.
as 1 nave before mentioned. neither
Clara nor Mrs. Wilson knew ANYTHING
OF my theatrical employment But as
could offer no plausible objection TO
Mrs Wilson's proposition. | was fain
to quietly acquiesce. So to the Corin-
THAN we went.
During the whole OF the play Clara
had been rapt in an ecstacy OF delight.
The 81 h..
lance and hustle OF the house. the de-
hghtful music, the peculiar charm OF the
story that was being represented. its
vivid reality, the passionate earnestness
OF the actors. the enthusiasm of every
enc around. and the heat OF the ntmos-
pfere--all this was overpowering To
mcibidly sensitive mind. totally unused
to excitement OF any kind.
As | was leaving my seat. with Clara
leaning upon my arm. | noticed stage
box in the upper tier. There. attentive
ly observing us through lorgnette. was
Mr.. Rodwell. As quickly as possible.
turned away. filed with that vague. bod
ing fear which always oppressed me at
the sight OF that man. We did not re-
turn to our first seat. but SAT at the
back, where il was much cooler. 10 Wit
ness the remainder OF the performance
Presently man came and seated
himself in the rear OF US. / thought
| recognized him as an employee behind
the scenes. and kept my back towards
him lest he should recognize me. As the
play drew towards a close | felt hand
laid upon my shoulder. and on turning
round, saw that this man had risen from
his seat and was making signs TO me.
Clara and Mrs. Wilson were breathlessly
intent upon the scene. which was the
last l glanced at them. rose quietly
and moved away without their being
conscious OF the movement.
You are wanted behind" said the
man. in whisper. Mr. Montgomery
wants you directly. II the ladies' miss
you. | will look to them till you come
back"
do not tell where have gone" I
said
l passed through the pit entrance and
went round to the stage door. Mr. +
Montgomery had been playing an officer .
in the previous scene. and was still in
his stage dress.
"Oh, one Of the parts you copied in
the new drama has been lost. and you
will have to do another" he said wait
a moment. and | will bring you the MS
ITO be continued,