By this time they had reached Duncan, and drove at once to the hotel.
CHAPTER XI. JED'S FIRST APPEARANCE ON THE STAGE.
Several gentlemen were sitting on the piazza in front of the hotel. Among them was Jed's acquaintance of the night before, Harry Bertram.
When he saw Mr. Mordaunt in the buggy he advanced to greet him.
"I am glad to see you, Mr. Mordaunt," he said. "I wanted to consult you."
"Any hitch, Bertram?" asked the manager.
"Yes. Young Clinton is sick and can't play to-night."
"What's the matter with the boy?"