The Adventures of Charles Edward

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ...try, said the young gentleman in grey. I will, said Charles Edward. By the strangest chance, Henry Trevelyan is playing for this one night at Chatham. His company is fairly difficult to get into. You might take a train over after dinner and get an engagement in it. I will, said Charles Edward. He rose and took Miss Scott's cup from her. Then having disposed of it, he sat down next to her. You'll never do it, you know! she said. What will you bet? What you like. You know what I want, said Charles Edward, lowering his voice. Miss Scott looked at him. It is not right that a girl who does not intend to marry should have such attractive eyes. You are absurd, she said. Well, if you have an engagement in Henry Trevelyan's company by lunch to-morrow, you can--you can propose again. Good Heavens! no; I shall unquestionably refuse. But you seem to like doing it. That a story in which Henry Trevelyan figures should have its scene at Chatham is a kind of geographical paradox, for from a theatrical point of view the place is not important enough to be upon the schedule of the dignified provincial tour of his company. It may be remembered, however, by those who follow affairs of the stage closely, that a few years ago, on the occasion of the opening of a new theatre, Trevelyan, probably for some private reasons, on account of some old personal friendship with the family of the manager, did go to Chatham for one performance. The evening's entertainment was what is called a mixed bill, to which the great actor contributed a one-act play, in which he requires the assistance of only two others. Mr. Trevelyan journeyed down without scenery, secretary, or general manager--it was quite unlike the usual stately movement of the company on...