Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-31

that Monday night had ben fxed ~
for our. visit 10 the theafer. Has ing.
had to wait very unreasonable time fors
1 the old lady to complete her toilette. we;
did not arrive until nearly half-past sey-'
e'en 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 tie
pit pay-place we were informed that
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 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
I had seen Mr.. Rodwell there, l 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
i 1 could offer no plausible objection to
Mrs. Wilson's proposition, I was fain
to quietly acquiesce. So to the Corin-
THAN we went.
4 During the whole of the play Clara
had been rapt in an ecstacy of delight.
The 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 earnestnesa
OF the actors, the enthusiasm Of every
one around, and the heat of the atmos-
pfere-all this was oyerpowering to q
MOI bidly sensitive mind, totally unused
to excitement of any kind. A.s
As l was leaving my seat, with Glars
leaning upon my arm, noticed stage
box in the upper tier. There, attentive
!: ly observing us through a lorgnette, wal
Mr.. Rodwelf. 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 thu
back, where it was much cooler, to wit
, ness the remainder Of the performance
f, Presently man came and seatet
himself In the rear of US. I though
!; recognized him as an employe behint
the scenes, and l kept my back towards
him lest he should recognize me. As tn,
play drew towards close felt a hant
; laid upon my shoulder, and on turnin,
round, saw that this man had risen from
{ his seat and was making signs to me
Clara and Mrs. Wilson were breathlessl,
) intent upon the scene, which was th
3 last. 1 glanced at them, rose quietl,
[ and moved away without their beinj
4 conscious Of the movement
) you are wanted behind" said tn
: man, in a whisper. 'Mr. Montgomer,
r wants you directly. If the ladies' mis-
e you, l will look to them till you com
a back"
4 "Do not tell where I have gone,"
9 said
= I passed through the pit entrance an
e went round to the stage door. M,
e Montgomery had been playing an Office
8 in the previous scene, and was still i
Q his stage dress.
e "Oh! one of the parts you copied i
!, the new drama has been lost, and yo
t will have to do another he said "W al
e moment, and will bring you the MS.
e CTo be continued,