The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1905-04-29

IN e ohday night had been axed ha.
tween Cara, myself and Mira. Wilson
TOT our visit to the theater. Ha, mo
nad 10 wait very unreasonable time for
sns olu Iady to complete her toilette. We
ulu nor arrive until nearly half-past sew.
~ magnifcently mounted spectacu.
- ofama was at the time Ia the height
~ us popularity; the consequence was
mat when Represented ourselves at the
PIT pay-piace we were informed that
every seat was full. At the upper hor sc
we We're received with the same intima-
ton. - same ~ tlAl'&-
on the opposite side of the road was
n, TOW OF blllboards of various theaters.
we crossed over to read them, "Here
y the play, my dear" cried Mrs. VIII.
son, suddenly; 1.-The Lady of Lyons
l saw 1t the very first night it was per-
formed. and lovely play it is, too. You
WILL De delighted with it. Let me see
when mouse 1t Is at. The Corinthian.
Un, mat is close by. We can get there
IN few minutes"
L did not like this arrangement s;n,o
mad seen Mr.. Rodwell there | desired
TO AVOID the Corinthian; besides which,
might encounter Josiah, or Mr.. Mont.
somery, which would be awkward; for.
1 a., nave before mentioned, neither
Slara nor Mrs. Wilson knew ANYTHING
u my theatrical employment. But as
! could offer no plausible objection to
MRS Wilson's proposition, was fain
to quietly acquiesce. So to the CORN
THAN we went.
During the whole Of the play Clara
ma nau Deen rapt IN an ecstacy of delight.
Inc novelty OF the situation, the bril-
nance and hustle Of the house, the de-
Eghtful 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-
pf'ere-aH this was overpowering to a
m"lbldIy sensitive mind, totally unused
to excitement of any kind.
AS l was leaving my seat, with Clara
leaning upon my arm, | noticed a stage
oox In the upper tier. There, attentive
~ observing us through lorgnette. was
MIR. Rodweil. AS quickly as possible. I
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 1t was much cooler, to wit
ness the remainder Of the performance.
Presently a man came and seated
himself In the rear of us. l thought
/ recognized him as an employee behind
the scenes, and l kept my back towards
him lest he should recognize me. AS the
play drew towards close l felt a hand
laid upon my shoulder, and on turning
round, saw that this man had risen from
his seat and was making signs to NE,
Clara and Mrs. Wilson were breathlessly
intent upon the scene, which was the
last. glanced at them, rose quietly
and moved away without their being
conscious Of the movement.
"Tou are wanted behind" said the
man, in a whisper. "Mr. Montgomery
wants you directly. If the ladies miss
you, will look to them till you come
back"
do not tell where have gone" !
said.
l passed through the pit entrance and
went round to the stage door. Mr.
Montgomery had been playing an Office,
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
moment, and will bring you the MS"
Ito be continued