Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-05-20
CHAPTER XXII.


that Monday night had been fixed be-
tween Clara, myself and Mrs. Wilson
for our visit to the theater. Having |
had to wait a very unreasonable time for
the old lady to complete her toilette, we
did not arrive until nearly half-past sew
Ell. A magnifcently mounted spectacu-
lar drama was at the time in the height
of its popularity; the consequence was
that when we presented ourselves at the
pit pay-place we 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
a row Of bllboards of various theaters.
We crossed over to read them. Here
is the play my dear" cried Mrs. Viii
son. suddenly; 1.-The Lady of Lyons
| saw it the very first night it was per-
formed, and lovely play it is, too. You
will be delighted with it. Let me see
which house it is at. The Corinthian.
Oh, that is close by. We can get there
in few minutes"
! did not like this arrangement. Since
| had seen Mir Rodwell there, | desired
to avoid the Corinthian; besides which,
| might encounter Josiah, or Mr.. Mont
gomery, which would be awkward; for
as l have before mentioned, neither
Clara nor Mrs. Wilson knew anything
OF my theatrical employment. But as
could offer no plausible objection tC
Mrs. Wilson's proposition, | was fair
| to quietly acquiesce. So to the CORN
THAN we went.
e During the whole of the play Clar;
had been rapt in an ecstacy of delight
d The novelty of the situation, the bril-
= lance and hustle of the house. the de
lightful music, the peculiar charm of tn
d story that was being represented. it
e vivid reality, the passionate earnestnes
e of the actors. the enthusiasm of ever
n enc around, and the heat of the atmos
/; pl'ere-al this was overpowering to
IS MOI bidly sensitive mind, totally muse
k to excitement of any kind.
As'I was leaving my seat, with Clar
e leaning upon my arm. | noticed stag
box in the upper tier There. attentive
If ~ observing us through Il lorgnette. WI
Mr.. Rodwell. As quickly as possible,
IS turned away. filled with that vague hO
le ing fear which always oppressed me
| the sight of that man. We did not r
IN turn to our first seat. but sat at Il
TO back. where it was much cooler. to wi
" ness the remainder of the performanc
or Presently a man came and seat'
be himself in the rear of us. | thong
in | recognized him as an employee behil
in the scenes and | kept my back towar
lie him lest he should recognize me. As t
nv play drew towards Il close | felt ha
We laid upon my shoulder and on turni
re round, saw that this man had risen fro
lis his seat and was making signs to II
he Clara and Mrs. Wilson were breathless
he intent upon the scene, which was
ID. last. l glanced at them. rose Quie
lot and moved away without their bel
he conscious of the movement.
he You are wanted behind said
on man, in whisper. Mr.. Montgom'
if wants you directly If the ladies III
RS. you. l will look to them till you co
yer back"
me DO not tell where l have gone,
M said.
air l passed through the pit entrance {
NV went round to the stage door.
lad | Montgomery had been playing an ofii
of in the previous scene, and was still
not his stage dress.
his "Oh. one of the parts you copied
ght the new drama has been lost. and
ure will have to do another" he said. wv
all moment, and will bring you the Nj
nv Ito be continued.i