[CHAPTER IV.]
THE BOX AT THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE.
It was quite a gala night at the theatre, and every seat was taken.
The prima donna of an English Opera Company which had been delighting the town took a benefit.
Soon after the curtain rose Harkaway, in evening dress, sought the seclusion of Box B, to which he was shown by the usher.
"Any one inside?" asked Jack.
"Only a lady, sir," replied the usher, with a sly smile.
"A lady?"
"Yes, sir."
"Surely there must be some mistake. I expected to meet a gentleman."