The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1905-04-07

that Monday night had been fixed b.
tween Clara, myself and Mrs. Wilson
for our visit to the theater. Having
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 magnifcently mounted spectucu-
lar drama was at the time in the height
of its popularity; the consequence was
that when we presented ourselves at tho
pit pay-pface 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
row of billboards of various theaters.
We crossed over to read them. Here
IL the play, my DEAR" cried Mrs. Will
son, suddenly; "thes Lady Of Lyons
l saw it the very first night it was per-
formed. and q lovely play it is, too. You
will be delighted with it, Let me see
which house II is at. The Corinthian.
oh, that is close by. We can get there
In few minutes"
l had seen Mr.. Rodwell there, l desired
to avoid the Corinthian; besides W hjch.
l might encounter Josiah, or Mr.. Mont
n,
az have before mentioned, neither
Clara nor Mrs. Wilson knew anything
o. my theatrical employment. But as
l 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.
Ihe novelty Of the situation, the bril-
lance and hustle of the house, the de-
lightful music, the peculiar charm Of the
story that was being represented, its
| vivid reality, the passionate earnestness
OF the actors, the enthusiasm of every
one around, and the heat of the atmos-
pfere-all this was overpowering to q
MOI bidly sensitive mind. totally unused
to excitement of any kind.
| As l was leaving my seat, with Clara
leaning upon my arm, noticed a stage
box in the upper tier. There, attentive.
~ observing us through lorgnette, wal
Mr.. Rodwell. As quickly as possible,
turned away, filed with that vague, bod.
ing fear which always oppressed me al
the sight Of that man. We did not re.
turn to our first seat, but sat at the
back, where it was much cooler, to wit.
ness the remainder of the performance
! Presently a man came and seated
himself In the rear Of us. thought
l recognized him as an employee behind
the scenes, and kept my back towards
him lest he should recognize me. As thu
play drew towards a closet felt hanl
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 tn,
last. l glanced at them, rose quietly
and moved away without their beinf
conscious Of the movement.
"You are wanted behind" said tn,
man, in a whisper. "Mr. Montgomer,
wants you directly. II the ladies mis-
you, l will look to them till you com,
back"
do not tell where 1 have gone"
said.
I passed through the pit entrance ant
went round to the stage door, Mr.
Montgomery had been playing an office
In the previous scene, and was still IL
his stage dress.
"Oh! one of the parts you copied II
the new drama has been lost, and yo,
will have to do another" he said. wv al
a moment, and will bring you the MS
Ito be continued,