I cannot argue with you; but when you have had certain
necessary experiences, and arrived at my stand-point, you will see as I
do."
He conducted me to the door, rather coolly. I stopped a moment to speak to
Susan.
"For the love of Heaven," I said, "remember what I told you. You don't know
how much depends upon you!"
Susan stared. I left her staring.
About this time Miss Kellerton returned, and played a brilliant engagement.
I accompanied Horatio one evening to witness her fourth appearance in a
new play, which had taken the theatrical portion of the city by storm.
The play-house was packed from top to bottom. We had our seats in the
orchestra, where we enjoyed a view of both actors and audience, and a cool
breeze from behind the scenes. For criticisms of the performance, I must
refer the reader to the newspapers of the period. Horatio cheered like a
madman. He was quite beside himself with enthusiasm, especially at the
close of the third act. He was clapping furiously, and looking about upon
the audience to see who else was cheering, when he suddenly stopped, his
hands asunder, his countenance transfixed with an alarming expression.
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