Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-05-12
CHAPTER XXI.

Inc reauer VIII probably remember
that Monday night had been fixed he
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
ell. A magnifcently mounted specimen
lar drama was at the time in the height
of its popularity; the consequence was
that when we presented S-rselves 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 rood wos
row OF blllboards of various theaters.
We crossed over to read them. "Hera
Is the play, my dear" cried Mrs. VIII
son, suddenly; ''the Lady of LYONS,
l saw II the very first night it was per-
formed, and a lovely play It is. too. Won
WIZ De Delighted with it. Let me see
which house it is at. The Corinthian
Oh, that is close by. We can GET thera
in few minutes"
did not like this arrangements since
l had seen Mr.. Rodwell there I desiroS
to avoid the Corinthian; besides which
l might encounter Josiah, or Mr. Mont
gomery, which would be awkward. for
as l have before mentioned. neither
Clara nor Mrs. Wilson knew anvtbina
OF my theatrical employment. But as
| could offer no plausible objection 70
Mrs Wilson's proposition. | was fam
to quietly acquiesce. So to the CORN
THAN we went
During the whole of the NAV C1oro
had been rapt in an ecstacy of deIirht
The novelty of the situation. The hrl-
nance and hustle of the house. the do
lghtful music, the peculiar charm of tbe
story that was being represented. its
vivid reality, the passionate earnestness
OIL the actors, the enthusiasm of every
one around, and the heat of the ot,nos-
prere-al this was overpowering To
MOI pldly sensitive mind, totally unused
TO excitement of any kind.
AS was leaving my seat, with Clara
,eaning upon my arm, noticed a stage
poA III the upper tier. There. attentive
~ observing us through a lorgnette. was
MI houweH. AS quickly as possible. I
.uineu away, filled with that vague. bod
ing ~, Aear which always oppressed me at
.ne sisnt OF that man. We did not re-
turn 10 our first seat, but sat at the
o"cA' Wnere II was much cooler. to Wit
ness the remainder of the performance
, resentiy man came and seated
n-mself in the rear of us. I tborcb+
recognized him as an employe behind
me scenes, and kept my back towards
nm - iesl ne should recognize me. AS the
pay drew towards close 1 felt a hand
iaid upon my shoulder, and on turning
cuHu' saw mat this man had risen from
~, seat ana was making signs To mo
Ciara and Mrs. Wilson were breathlesslv
intent upon the scene, which was the
last glanced at them. rose ou;etIv
md moved away without their heinz
of the movement
lou are wanted behind" said tbe
nan, IN whisper. "Mr. Montgomery
wants you directly. If the ladies miss
you, l will look to them till Won come
Iaid nave sone'
passed through the pit entrance and
vent round to the stage door. Mr.
montgomery had been playing an officer
Il the previous scene, and was stilI in
lis stage dress.
On! one of the parts Won conied in
ne new drama has been lost. and Won
' III nave to do another" he said. .'Wait
nnoinent' and will bring you the MS"
no be continuedI