When the first act was over, he intercepted Geraldine on her way to the dressing-room, and said:
"I have something very particular to tell you.
"Yes."
"Now call your pride to your aid, dear one, for you will be shocked, I know. But I thought it best to put you on your guard."
"Yes," she answered, paling suddenly, but with her small head proudly erect.
"Have you noticed the first box to the right?"
"No, I have not looked at the house at all. I heard it was crowded," wearily.
"It is, and we have made a hit. But—that box—there's a theatre party in it—all people that you know."
"Indeed," listlessly, pretending no interest.
"Yes, and I tell you about them now so you will not notice them when you go on again in the second part. They are the Stansburys; the bride and groom, Harry and Mrs. Hawthorne; the two single Odell girls, and Cissy Carroll, with three young men—their beaus, no doubt."