Then he threw the loaded revolver as far from him as possible.
CHAPTER XIX. TROUBLE BEHIND THE SCENES.
Havener's mind was now freed from all doubts and he threw himself into his business with a new zeal that ought to have made the fortunes of the company.
But fate has strange ways of rewarding industry, and instead of adding success to success Frank and his brother Thespians struck a number of dismal failures, and a heavy cloud was resting over the organization.
Matters came to a head at the Grand Theater, in the little town of Groton.
The Grand Theater was grand in name only. Its interior was more like a barn and its lack of scenery and stage accommodations were something disheartening.
The company billed to appear that evening in the society play called "Haunted Hearts" had dressed and made up to go on.
With one exception.